MIB Surgery, a leading medical institution, is passionately committed to offering state-of-the-art procedures aimed at promoting the maximum well-being of our esteemed patients. Led by the illustrious Dr. Abel Bello, a nationally renowned authority in the field, our institution prides itself on its specialization in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Abel Bello
Bariatric Surgeon and General Surgeon
Abel Bello, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including surgeries using the da Vinci® Surgical System. At MIB Surgery in Plantation, Florida, he performs bariatric surgery, reflux surgery and specialized procedures using a flexible endoscope. As a skilled general surgeon, he treats hernias, gallbladder disease, thyroid disorders, cancer, and other abdominal conditions.
Dr. Bello began his medical career when he was only 14 years old, then earned his M.D. with honors from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
He received his surgical training in the United States, completing his general surgery training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Motivated by the rapid advances in surgery, he continued his training and enrolled in a surgical fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Bello has many years of experience as a medical instructor and consultant. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectures at scientific conferences, presenting his extensive research in the areas of minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery. He remains actively involved in research and academic surgery, where he is constantly evolving along with advances in the field of surgery in order to provide patients with the best treatments.
Dr. Bello is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also an active member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy and the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Bello is proud to be a top-ranked physician in 2018. He is also fluent in English and Spanish.
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Dr. Monica Bello
Internist Physician (Obesity Medicine)
Dr. Monica Bello is a highly accomplished medical professional with a diverse background in Internal, Aesthetics, and Obesity Medicine. She holds an M.D. degree from the Institute Technological of Santo Domingo (INTEC) Faculty of Health Sciences in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Bello completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic’s Akron General Medical Center in Ohio, specializing in Internal Medicine. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Mentor for the Obesity Medicine Association.
Dr. Bello has been an active member of numerous professional organizations. These include the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), American College of Physicians (ACP), American Medical Association (AMA), Dominican Medical Association Inc. of New York (DMA), Dominican College of Physicians (CMD), Obesity Medicine Association, and Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). She is also the President of the Dominican Health Care Association of Florida (DOHCAF).
Dr. Bello has a strong background in research, having worked as a co-investigator at Akron General Medical Center and as a research technician at New York University. She has gained valuable clinical experience at esteemed medical institutions such as UF Health Shands, Union Hospital, Broward Health Imperial Point, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Regional, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital South, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Thomas Hospital, and North Baldwin Infirmary.
Dr. Monica Bello is the founder of WelBeauty, an organization dedicated to helping individuals in their weight loss and beauty journey. Through WelBeauty, she offers personalized treatment plans that incorporate medical expertise and the latest advancements in aesthetics and weight loss. She aims to empower her clients and promote self-confidence and overall well-being.
Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Bello actively shares her knowledge and expertise through educational seminars, workshops, and online resources. She is committed to spreading awareness and helping individuals make informed decisions about their health and beauty journey.
Dr. Monica Bello is a loving wife and mother of two children, Brandon and Brianna. She is married to Dr. Abel Bello, a renowned surgeon and founder of MIB surgery.
Dra. Glorivel Koury
Internist Physician (Obesity Medicine)
Dr. Koury was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He obtained his medical degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo, INTEC. She did her residency program in internal medicine at Western Reserve Care System. She has been a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician for more than 20 years. In 2019 she became Board Certified in Obesity. In 2020 she took the Board of Lifestyle Medicine and acquired a Certification in Nutrition with Cornell University.
Dr. Koury since 2019 has been helping and guiding the community in preventing disease, decreasing inflammation in their bodies and resolving or improving medical issues.
"We are what we eat and how we take care of ourselves."
Dr. Koury's passion is to encourage people to choose wisely what they eat and promote a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, good sleep, good hydration and relaxation techniques to keep them healthy.
Abel Bello, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including surgeries using the da Vinci® surgical system. At MIB Surgery in Plantation, Florida, he performs bariatric surgery, reflux surgery, and specialized procedures using a flexible endoscope.