Dra. Andrea Rivas
Pediatric Surgeon
Colegiado No. 15,122
Professional profile
Dr. Andrea Rivas is part of the Surgery Without Tears team, a private model wheretwo pediatric surgeons jointly support each family and case.
Current role: Head of the Pediatric Surgery Service at Hospital Regional de Occidente.
Training
- Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala - Centro Universitario de Occidente (CUNOC), medical studies (2009).
- General Surgery Program, Hospital Regional de Occidente (2014).
- Pediatric Surgery Program, Hospital Roosevelt (2017).
Strengths
- Pediatric surgical care for elective and urgent cases.
- Continuous family support before and after surgery.
- Decisions reinforced by two-specialist review.
In clinic
- Clear explanation of diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Practical guidance for home recovery care.
- Direct coordination for appointments and procedures.