- Neurosurgeons
- TX
- Harlingen, TX
- Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD
Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 57
Neurosurgery
Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Harlingen, TX. Dr. Betancourt has extensive experience in Cranial Neurosurgery, Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures, and Neurocritical Care Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Valley Regional Medical Center and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
book an appointment
Healthgrades is committed to the privacy and security of your personal information. Check out our privacy policy for more information on how we protect your data.
Privacy PolicyDr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD
Neurosurgery
Locations
Harlingen Spine
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Betancourt is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
More Neurosurgery Specialists at Valley Regional Medical Center
Dr. Betancourt's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Betancourt
2.4
Based on 16 ratings
| 5 Star | 31% | 31% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 63% | 63% |
Leave a review
How was your experience with Dr. Betancourt?Is this your profile?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.
Claim your profileOverall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Betancourt to family and friends is 2.375 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Frequently Treated by Dr. Betancourt
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Betancourt treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Betancourt treats other conditions, please contact the office at (956) 425-3706.
Cranial Neurosurgery
Cranial neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures that involve opening or passing through the skull to treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.Compare with other Cranial Neurosurgery specialists.
Dr. Betancourt is experienced in the area of Cranial Neurosurgery. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 11 conditions and procedures
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures
Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.Compare with other Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures specialists.
Dr. Betancourt is experienced in the area of Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 57 conditions and procedures
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Neurocritical Care Disorders
Neurocritical care specialists diagnose and treat severe and life-threatening neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain tumor, and traumatic brain injuryCompare with other Neurocritical Care Disorders specialists.
Dr. Betancourt is experienced in the area of Neurocritical Care Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 16 conditions and procedures
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Check Dr. Betancourt's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. Betancourt's conditions and procedures:
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Astrocytoma
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Injury
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari Malformation Type 2
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Puncture Aspiration
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Torticollis
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Insurance Check
Search for your insurance provider
Dr. Betancourt accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Betancourt accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD?
New patients may call (956) 425-3706 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Betancourt's profile.
What are Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Betancourt specializes in Cranial Neurosurgery, Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures, and Neurocritical Care Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD treat?
Dr. Betancourt frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spine Fracture, Low Back Pain, and Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement). See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD's office address?
Dr. Betancourt's office is located at 597 W Sesame Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Betancourt provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center and Cornerstone Regional Hospital.
Does Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 2.4/5 for Dr. Alejandro Betancourt, MD. Patients say that the appointment wasn't rushed and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Betancourt is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.62% Patients that would definitely recommend, 8% lower than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Surgical Care™ (2023)
88% Patients that would definitely recommend, 18% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
27 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Pulmonary Care™ (2023)
61% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% lower than the national average
10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
62% Patients that would definitely recommend, 8% lower than the national average
17 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Prostate Surgery™ (2023)
Your trust is our top concern.
We strive to keep the reviews trustworthy, honest & fair.
We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.
All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.
Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.
Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.