Luis Betances Bariatric Surgeon M.D., Ph.D.

I met Dr Betances last year in November we had contact before cause my sister had done a Gastric bypass by him in 2004 and she always told me i should think about having surgery as we both where heavy at the time.
But I was scared at the time.

Before the doc looked like a stuck up person but afterwards he was just like me a funny guy at work.
His team is very organized begining from the scretary's to the surgeon himself.

He told me the risk of the surgery as they are and afterwards what go wrong if didn't comply with what he said after surgery.
If would need to rate hime it would be impossible because he is the BEST there is for me.


Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?


Well both where great.

The only thing was the lack of attention of the hospital staff, thank god that happend only once.

I had my surgery Nov 11th 2009 with Dr. Luis Betances. I cant even explain in words how wonderful my experience has been with him. At the beginning he appears to be this serious stuck up "i know everything" kind of doctor. but he is theeee COMPLETE opposite!! He makes sure to get to know you personally and become your friend during the process. His whole team of doctors are GREAT. starting from my appointments with the general doctor until the pyschiatrists! I did come to a few misunderstandings with his secretary Evelyn at CEDIMAT(the hospital where the procedure was done) which I was a bit disappointed about, but it was nothing major... just appointment scheduling misunderstandings. but his private office in MEDICALNET, the team is FABULOUS!! all the girls are great, starting out by his mom(lol) and Dr. Saldana!! Honestly, there is NOTHING i dislike about him.. I loved the attention I received before, during and after the procedure. the hospital stay was literally like staying at a 5 star hotel.. the nurses were INCREDIBLE. I literally sent out roses for them a week later because their attention was impecable. The nurse never took more than 2 minutes after I would push the button to come take care of me. Dr. Betances and Dr. Rodriguez(the general DR) would be in my room 2-3 times a day... The aftercare program is great. I have actually had the advantage to be able to stay in the dominican republic 3-6 months after my surgery, so I will be taking advantage of the aftercare program. I have weekly appointments with the Endocrinologist, Dr Urbaez(Shes great!!!), there are support groups, and any question Ive had, I have been able to call them even on weekends in the wee hours(lol) and I have been able to get a hold of someone. Even a doctor who was on vacation answered a few questions. Overall if I had to rate my experience out of 10...would be a 10+! Everything has been great!! my fave part of everything is knowing that his whole entire staff has really made an effort to make every patient feel special. it is rare to walk into a doctors office and the secretary to know you and any other patient by your first name. I would recommend him to anybody!! nothing better than having surgery in paradise! the dominican republic is beautiful!

Luis Betances was my surgeon for my gastric bypass here in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. One of the best doctors I´ve ever met.rnHe was so nice and understanding. If you want to know more about him and his staff you can visit his website at www.bariatrica.com. There is an option in english.

Great Doctor, At first he looked a little cocky but after 3 appointments I noticed he is a great guy. He has a great sense of humor.rnrnHis office staff is the best I have seen in the Dominican Republic, it is not cheap but you get: 1 psychiatrist, 1 endocrinologist, 3 surgeons and 1 general doctor who follows your case. Evelyn the secretary is wonderful, and Cedimat is the best hospital in the DR. After the operation I have found out that he has operated over 600 persons in Dr, almost half of them VSG.rnrnYuyo (Dr. Betances) is a great doctor and cares about you… And above all its great in the after care treatment. You have always his personal cell phone number, and you can call him anytime (they actually tell you that 25 times during pre-op). The Psychiatrical follow up its wonderful. Dr. Guerrero Heredia its a great doctor and the best psychiatrist I have ever known.rnrnI didnt like doctor rodriguez attitude. Rodriguez is the General Doctor who must of the times scares you...rnrnMy rating for Yuyo and his Team ought to be 9.5/10 (0.5 Deduction for the Rodriguez Guy). rn