Certified Specialist · Guatemala
Shoulder and Elbow Subspecialist
Orthopedist with a subspecialty in shoulder and elbow surgery, sports medicine, and joint preservation. International training, practicing in Guatemala, with an academic presence in Latin America.
10+
Years of experience
100-150
Surgical cases / year
6
International partnerships
3
International Fellowships
ABOUT THE DOCTOR
Surgical precision.
Human-centric approach
Dr. León Donís is a Guatemalan orthopedic surgeon subspecializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, with fellowships in Brazil, Panama, and Argentina. His practice integrates advanced arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and joint preservation.
An active member of IGSS, where he operates on between 100 and 200 cases annually in the Shoulder Clinic. Invited guest speaker at international congresses in Peru and Panama. In October 2026, he will complete a fellowship in hip arthroscopy in Japan.
Fellowships — Shoulder & Elbow
IOT Passo Fundo (Brazil) · The Panama Clinic · H. Italiano Buenos Aires
Master of Health Administration
UNIR Mexico / Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala · 2021–2023
PPCR — Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
2024
Hip Arthroscopy Fellowship · Coming Soon
Dr. Sochi Uchida · Wakamatsu, Japan · Oct 2026
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR PATIENTS
Conditions we treat
Clear information about the main conditions we treat, their symptoms, and why it is important to seek timely consultation.
Professional Training and Memberships
Dr. León Donís is a Shoulder and Elbow subspecialist with an active practice in Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation. He is currently undergoing fellowship training in Hip Arthroscopy with Dr. Soshi Uchida in Japan (2026).
Areas of
Specialization
International
Societies
Accepted
Insurances
Clinics
in Guatemala
Active member of the main
International partnerships
IGSS — Guatemalan Social Security
Shoulder Clinic
Dr. León Donís is part of the Shoulder Clinic of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute — the center with the highest volume of shoulder and elbow surgeries in Guatemala. This high-demand environment guarantees extensive clinical experience, reproducible results, and the management of complex cases.
Academic activity
Conferences and presentations
international
In the operating room
High-level surgery
in Guatemala
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS
Institutions where I practice
I provide specialized care in orthopedics and traumatology at some of the most recognized private hospitals and medical centers in the country.
Insurance coverage
Accepted Insurances
I accept all insurance companies in Guatemala. We recommend verifying your coverage before your appointment.
joseleondonis@gmail.com
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Vitalmed Antigua
Road to Ciudad Vieja, House No. 80, Antigua Guatemala
(502) 2339-9210
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