High-Impact
Surgical Missions
CoffeeMed’s Surgical Mission Program is designed to provide safe, high-quality surgical care to underserved communities in Guatemala while offering international medical teams a structured, efficient, and impactful clinical experience.
We partner with established institutions to ensure every mission is carried out with professionalism, safety, and long-term patient care in mind.
Strategic Alliance
CoffeeMed works in collaboration with Obras Sociales del Hermano Pedro, a respected organization with over 40 years of service in Guatemala.
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This partnership provides:
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Established hospital infrastructure in Antigua
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Fully equipped operating rooms
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Experience hosting international surgical teams
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A safe and organized clinical environment
Our Mission
Our goal is simple:
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Provide safe, high-quality surgical care
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Deliver real, measurable impact
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Serve communities with limited access to specialized healthcare
Clinical Focus
Our surgical missions support a wide range of specialties, including:
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Orthopedic Surgery: Fractures, post-traumatic conditions, reconstructive procedures
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Gynecology: Hysterectomies, fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse
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Urology: Benign urologic conditions, minor procedures
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General Surgery: Hernias, gallbladder disease, soft tissue masses
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Case selection is flexible and adapted to the expertise of each team.
Patients are pre-identified and prepared in advance.
Operational Model
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CoffeeMed ensures an efficient and safe clinical process:
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Pre-screened surgical candidates
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High-efficiency surgical workflow
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Guaranteed postoperative follow-up
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This allows teams to focus on delivering care without logistical uncertainty.
Weekly Structure & Impact
Each mission follows a structured schedule:
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Sunday: Patient evaluation & final preselection
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Monday through Thursday:
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Surgeries
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Postoperative rounds
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Progressive discharges
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- Friday: Final discharges
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Each surgical mission delivers measurable results:
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50–100 surgeries per week
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Immediate, life-changing outcomes
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High-volume clinical experience
Requirements for
Medical Teams
To participate, surgical professionals must provide:
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Valid medical license
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Specialty certification
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Minimum 5 years of experience
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Documentation submitted at least 2 months in advance (notarized)
Surgical Mission Availability
Operating room availability for surgical missions is coordinated in partnership with local institutions and may change based on hospital capacity and scheduling.
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For this reason, all surgical teams must contact us directly to coordinate logistics and confirm availability.
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Please reach out to: pablo@coffeemed.org
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2027 Available Dates:
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Jan 3–8 (3 OR)
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Apr 18–23 (2 OR)
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May 2–7 (3 OR)
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May 30–Jun 4 (3 OR)
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Jun 13–18 (3 OR)
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Sep 19–24 (3 OR)