About
Dr. Heath Bettencourtt is a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of clinical experience. A native of the West Bank of New Orleans, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of New Orleans. He completed his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 1996 and went on to residency training at Children's Hospital and University Hospital in New Orleans. He served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at University Hospital from 1999 to 2000.
Before joining Leaf Medical, Dr. Bettencourtt spent over 20 years in practice in Gretna, Louisiana. During that time, he mentored pediatric residents, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students for 13 years. He helped develop a baby-friendly breastfeeding initiative and designation at Ochsner West Bank Medical Center and taught Anatomy and Physiology at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. He also volunteered at an orphanage in China and summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2013. He serves as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and sees patients at the Carroll Gardens and DUMBO locations. His clinical interests include newborn care, breastfeeding, pediatric nutrition, obesity care, asthma, and preventive care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of New Orleans, Bachelor of Science in Biology (minor in Chemistry)
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (1996)
Residency
Children's Hospital and University Hospital, New Orleans (Pediatrics); Chief Resident of Pediatrics, University Hospital (1999-2000)
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bettencourtt right for?
Dr. Bettencourtt is an excellent fit for families with newborns, infants, and growing children. Parents seeking guidance on breastfeeding, pediatric nutrition, or childhood obesity will find his depth of experience valuable. He also works well with families managing asthma or other chronic pediatric conditions. His background mentoring trainees reflects a patient and thorough approach to care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bettencourtt focuses on newborn care, breastfeeding support, pediatric nutrition, childhood obesity, asthma, and preventive care. He holds board certification in pediatrics and brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to each visit.
Dr. Bettencourtt sees patients at the Carroll Gardens and DUMBO locations. Both offices offer same-day appointments and on-site laboratory services.
Yes. Dr. Bettencourtt holds board certification in pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 1996.
Dr. Bettencourtt completed his residency at Children's Hospital and University Hospital in New Orleans. He served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at University Hospital from 1999 to 2000.
Yes. Dr. Bettencourtt serves as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He has also mentored pediatric residents, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students for 13 years.
Yes. Dr. Bettencourtt has a strong background in breastfeeding care. He helped develop a baby-friendly breastfeeding initiative and designation at Ochsner West Bank Medical Center in Louisiana.
Dr. Bettencourtt treats pediatric patients, from newborns through adolescents. His clinical interests span newborn care, nutrition, obesity, asthma, and routine preventive visits.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026