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.
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
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
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.
For this reason, all surgical teams must contact us directly to coordinate logistics and confirm availability.
Please reach out to: pablo@coffeemed.org
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)