CARE FOR ALL
MISSION STATEMENT
We’re here to help those most in need.
Partner for Surgery bridges the gap between rural communities and essential medical care — fostering trust through dedicated health promoters and facilitating access through collaboration with volunteers and partner organizations in Guatemala and abroad.
OUR PROGRAMS
Through our four core programs, thousands of Guatemalans receive medical attention.
Partner for Surgery works to close the gap in access to essential healthcare and corrective surgery in rural Guatemala, especially within Indigenous Maya communities. Many individuals wish to improve their health but lack information or access to available services
The Cleft Infant Nutrition Program provides nutritional support to help infants thrive through specialized care.
The program offers vital nutritional support to children born with cleft lip and palate, ensuring they reach the weight required for surgery and long-term healthy development. More than a nutrition program, it provides families with continuous guidance, education, and emotional support throughout their child’s journey.
Our Rural Mobile Medical Missions bring expert medical care to remote communities.
Along with our Surgical Missions Program, we provide comprehensive support throughout the surgical journey.
Our Women’s and Girls’ Health Program supports girls and women through preventive care and education.
Through culturally relevant programs, we provide cervical cancer screenings, menstrual health education, and access to reusable sanitary pads — empowering girls to stay in school and women to protect their health. Our gynecological surgeries and community education help break cycles of illness and poverty, creating stronger, healthier futures for women and their families.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over 90% of the Guatemalan population lacks access to safe and timely surgical care.
Since 2001, Partner for Surgery’s core programs have delivered measurable impact, improving health and transforming lives across Guatemala.
Patients evaluated during rural missions
Children served through the Cleft Infant Nutrition Program
Women educated on health and treated for cervical cancer.
Life-changing surgeries
25,000+
Patients evaluated during rural missions
3,000+
Children served through the Cleft Infant Nutrition Program
7,000+
Women educated on health and treated for cervical cancer.
20,000+
Life-changing surgeries
OUR SPECIALTIES
Specialized services for every need
From life-changing surgeries to essential treatments, we specialize in six key areas of care. Our expert teams are dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care that address a wide range of medical needs, ensuring every patient receives the attention they deserve.
General surgeries
We perform a wide range of general procedures, including repair of hernias, removal of benign masses and tumors, gallbladder surgery, thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
Gynecology
Our gynecological services include the removal of ovarian cysts (larger than 5 cm), fibroids or myomas, treatment for uterine prolapse, cystocele repair, and hysterectomies — improving women’s health and quality of life.
Urology
We treat benign prostate enlargement, hydroceles, varicoceles, undescended testicles, phimosis (circumcision), and perform urethroscopies to ensure urinary and reproductive health.
Plastic surgery
We restore function and confidence through reconstructive procedures, including cleft lip and palate repair, burn treatment, microtia (ear reconstruction), and correction of polydactyly or syndactyly.
Orthopedics
Our orthopedic specialists perform hip and knee replacements, repair poorly healed fractures, and treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and joint injuries through knee and shoulder arthroscopies.
Head and neck
Our surgical teams address conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, and tonsils, improving breathing, swallowing, and overall quality of life for patients with complex head and neck conditions.
We perform a wide range of general procedures, including repair of hernias, removal of benign masses and tumors, gallbladder surgery, thyroid and parathyroid procedures.
Our gynecological services include the removal of ovarian cysts (larger than 5 cm), fibroids or myomas, treatment for uterine prolapse, cystocele repair, and hysterectomies — improving women’s health and quality of life.
We treat benign prostate enlargement, hydroceles, varicoceles, undescended testicles, phimosis (circumcision), and perform urethroscopies to ensure urinary and reproductive health.
We restore function and confidence through reconstructive procedures, including cleft lip and palate repair, burn treatment, microtia (ear reconstruction), and correction of polydactyly or syndactyly.
Our orthopedic specialists perform hip and knee replacements, repair poorly healed fractures, and treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and joint injuries through knee and shoulder arthroscopies.
Our surgical teams address conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, and tonsils, improving breathing, swallowing, and overall quality of life for patients with complex head and neck conditions.
TESTIMONIALS
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GET INVOLVED
Join the PFS team by donating or volunteering!
Our impact in rural Guatemalan communities is only possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers. Together, we bring health, hope, and healing to those who need it most.
Donation
Every contribution — no matter the size — helps deliver life-changing care to families in need. Your support provides nutrition for infants, health education for women, and access to vital surgeries for patients from remote and Indigenous communities.
Volunteering
Each year, more than 400 volunteers from the U.S., Canada, and Guatemala join Partner for Surgery’s missions — donating their time, skills, and compassion to bring medical care where it’s needed most. Whether you’re a medical professional, translator, or support volunteer, your time directly transforms lives in rural and Indigenous communities.
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