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Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD

Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is a neurosurgeon in Edinburg, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in 1996. He is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Betancourt specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Betancourt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Betancourt

2.2

20 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Gilberto Sanchez Sr. – Nov 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Bob – Apr 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brownsville – Dec 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
NA – Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Francisco Rodriguez – Nov 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Guzman family – Apr 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Victorino – Mar 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Carlos Pepin – Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Orlando Salgado in Texas – Jul 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brownsville, TX – Feb 13, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brownsville, TX – Jan 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Linda Kay Calim in Mercedes, TX – Jul 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is a neurosurgeon in Edinburg, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in 1996. He is affiliated with Valley...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Dc

    Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Georgetown University - Washington Dc

    Medical School
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center|st. Helier

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • United Medical And Dental Schools Of Guy's And St Thomas' Hospitals

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago
  • English

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Valley Regional Medical Center

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A
    Brownsville, TX 78526
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    6% higher than the national average

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