MEDIA

Caregiver Profile

Caregiver Profile

Meet Dr. Luis Guillermo Quinonez

MEDICAL SERVICES

Departments

Programs

Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Degree

  • University of Manitoba , 1989 , Winnipeg , Manitoba, Canada

Medical School

  • University of Manitoba , 1993 , Winnipeg , Manitoba, Canada

Residency

General Surgery
  • McMaster University , 1999 , Hamilton , Ontario, Canada

Residency

Thoracic Surgery
  • Université de Montréal , 2001 , Montréal , Québec, Canada

Residency

Cardiac Surgery
  • University of Manitoba , 2004 , Winnipeg , Manitoba, Canada

Fellowship

Advanced Adult Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Mayo Clinic , 2006 , Rochester , MN

Fellowship

Cardiac Transplantation and Assist Devices
  • Cleveland Clinic , 2007 , Cleveland , OH

Fellowship

Congenital Heart Surgery
  • University of Alberta , 2008 , Edmonton , Alberta, Canada

Fellowship

Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Boston Children's Hospital , 2013 , Boston , MA

Philosophy of Care

I treat patients and families as I would want to be treated. I believe in the value of an unhurried discussion before surgery to gain mutual trust. I know I can’t take the stress away, but I can provide information and understanding. I hope my background and ability to speak Spanish will help some patients feel more at ease. Finally, I believe everyone should have access to healthcare.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Dr. Quinonez received his medical and surgical education in Canada. He graduated from medical school in 1993. He trained in general surgery, general thoracic surgery, and cardiac surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He completed advanced training at the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. After returning to Canada, he undertook congenital cardiac surgical training and joined the attending staff at Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton in 2008. He and his wife came to Boston Children’s Hospital in 2012 and have been here ever since.