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Dr. Abel Bello, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.4 (26)
Map Pin Small Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Abel Bello, MD

Dr. Abel Bello, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Plantation, FL. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University Autonoma de Santo Domingo and is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, Florida Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Miramar, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Beaufort Memorial. Dr. Bello, completed a residency at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Patients rated Dr. Bello an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Bello works at Practice in Plantation, FL with other offices in Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Miami, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bello's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Arleen E. Richards M.d. P.A.
    201 NW 70th Ave Ste C, Plantation, FL 33317 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 249-3950
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Florida Medical Center - A Campus of North Shore
    5000 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 249-3950
  3. 3
    Mib Surgery
    201 NW 82nd Ave Ste 301, Plantation, FL 33324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 362-9902
  4. 4
    Office
    3661 S Miami Ave Ste 906, Miami, FL 33133 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 290-2500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
  • Florida Medical Center
  • Memorial Hospital Miramar
  • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital
  • Beaufort Memorial

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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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Abdominal Hernia
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Acute Appendicitis
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
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Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastrointestinal Perforation
Gastroparesis
Generalized Obesity
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
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Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Paralytic Ileus
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Hernia
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Post Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Revision Surgery
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1891094579
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Hospitals Case Medical Center & Case Western Reserve University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Autonoma de Santo Domingo
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Abel Bello, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bello is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Bello accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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