West Palm Beach Surgeon Leads Innovation in Weight Loss Care

A board-certified surgeon in West Palm Beach is proving that cutting-edge technology and genuine patient care can go hand in hand.

Dr. Abraham Betancourt serves as director of both the Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Institute and the Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Center at Good Samaritan Medical Center. His work focuses on helping patients overcome complex digestive conditions and achieve lasting weight loss through minimally invasive procedures.

The surgeon specializes in robotic-assisted surgeries, which mean smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery times for patients. His expertise covers everything from gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy to treatments for GERD, gastroparesis, achalasia, and abdominal wall hernias.

Dr. Betancourt's journey to this role shows dedication to excellence. He earned his medical degree from the University of Carabobo and completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. He then pursued two specialized fellowships: one in Advanced Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, and another in Robotic Surgery at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

His commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation benefits every patient who walks through his door. The combination of advanced training and state-of-the-art robotic technology allows him to perform complex procedures with greater precision.

Why This Inspires

Dr. Betancourt represents a new generation of surgeons who blend technical excellence with genuine compassion. His dual fellowship training and leadership roles demonstrate that pursuing the highest level of expertise ultimately serves patients better.

For people struggling with obesity or complex digestive conditions, having access to a surgeon who masters both the latest technology and proven surgical techniques offers real hope for transformation.

One surgeon's dedication to advanced care is changing lives across Palm Beach County, one procedure at a time.