About Us

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.

Our Team

Meet the people who make the magic happen. 


Our team is trained both internationally and locally, so they understand your needs and the environment in which you do business. 

Dra. 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.

Dr. Napoleon Cieza

Board Certified General/Bariatric Surgeon

Napoleon Cieza, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and bariatric procedures, including surgeries using the da Vinci® robotic surgical system. Dr. Cieza earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2008 from the University of San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru. He then moved to New York City and completed a 2-year post graduate research fellowship at NYU.


From 2011 to 2017 he received his surgical training at The University of Arizona in Tucson. During this time, he also obtained a Master of Science degree on Clinical and Translational Science. Motivated by great mentors and recognizing the rapid advances in surgery, he moved back to New York City to continue his training. He completed a Fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Mount Sinai Morning side Hospital. This was considered one of the Hospitals with the highest volume of bariatric patients in the New York City area.


Dr. Cieza was then hired as the Bariatric Medical Director at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Wyoming, where he spent 4 years. Under his guidance and supervision, the Bariatric program was rebuilt and all the extensive requirements for hospital accreditation were met. He performs bariatric surgery, revisional surgery, and specialized procedures using a flexible endoscope. As a skilled general surgeon, he continues to treat hernias, gallbladder disease, colon surgery, and other abdominal conditions.


In addition to his practice, Dr. Cieza has published articles in peer-reviewed journals written book chapters and presented at scientific conferences. He remains actively involved in academic surgery and research, so he can offer patients the best treatments.


Dr. Cieza is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Starting on August 1st, 2022; Dr. Cieza will become part of the MIB family.

Dr. Ariel Rodriguez

Board Certified General/Bariatric Surgeon

Dr Rodriguez is a board-certified surgeon specializing in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive/Robotic Surgery. Dr Rodriguez has been practicing medicine since 2003 when he graduated with honors from Madre y Maestra Pontifical University, he then completed his surgical training in Huntington Memorial Hospital in California followed by a Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery in the University of South Florida.


 Since then, Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing as a Bariatric and General Surgeon starting a Weight Loss Program from the ground up at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Virginia where he was the Director for 3 years before moving to Florida. Dr Rodriguez has been actively involved in developing and supporting several surgical Weight Loss Programs throughout South Florida until joining the MIB Surgery family on August of 2022. Dr Rodriguez is published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at several scientific conferences. Dr. Rodriguez is passionate about changing lives through Bariatric Surgery and recently was included in the first class of surgeons to earn a Focus Practice Designation in Bariatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Dra. Glorivel Koury

Internist Physician (Obesity Medicine)

Dr. Koury was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She obtained her 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.

Dra. Ruth González 

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Doctor in General Medicine graduated Magna Cum Laude at the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC), specialized in Clinical Nutrition, as well as a Diploma in Diabetes and Nutrition. In his medical practice he has successfully contributed to improving the health of his patients, helping them with weight management, the relationship with food, promoting a lifestyle healthy life and general well-being.


He has extensive experience in the nutritional management of obese and post-surgery patients bariatric, of patients with chronic diseases, such as: Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias, Kidney and Hepatic Failure, nutrition during pregnancy, among others. Likewise. 


He has extensive knowledge of Orthomolecular and Antiaging Medicine. Currently it is member of the Dominican Association for the study of Obesity (ASODEO). Since the year 2021 is part of the MIB Surgery medical team supporting patients in the area Nutritional.



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