Medical team

Two pediatric surgeons caring for your family

Our private model combines two specialists to evaluate, plan, and follow up each patient with coordinated care.

Why families prioritize pediatric surgeons

Children are not small adults. Pediatric operations require age-specific decisions, refined surgical technique, and clinical judgment tailored to each child's physical and emotional needs.

Our surgeons completed 7 years of medical school, 5 years of surgical training, and an additional 2-year pediatric surgery subspecialty program: a total of 14 years of study and practice. This advanced pathway provides safer, more precise care designed specifically for your little ones.

  • Hospital Roosevelt training: both specialists completed the Pediatric Surgery Program in 2017.
  • Current hospital leadership: service heads at IGSS Quetzaltenango and Hospital Regional de Occidente.
  • Transparent credentials: license number and full training pathway are shown on each profile.
Dr. Stev Sánchez

Dr. Stev Sánchez

Pediatric Surgeon

Head of Pediatric Surgery at IGSS Quetzaltenango.

Colegiado No. 12,824

  • Medical Studies: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC), medical studies (2006).
  • General Surgery: General Surgery Program, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Guatemala City (2010).
  • Pediatric Surgery: Pediatric Surgery Program, Hospital Roosevelt (2017).
Dra. Andrea Rivas

Dra. Andrea Rivas

Pediatric Surgeon

Head of the Pediatric Surgery Service at Hospital Regional de Occidente.

Colegiado No. 15,122

  • Medical Studies: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala - Centro Universitario de Occidente (CUNOC), medical studies (2009).
  • General Surgery: General Surgery Program, Hospital Regional de Occidente (2014).
  • Pediatric Surgery: Pediatric Surgery Program, Hospital Roosevelt (2017).