Dr. Leonel GuidoMD

Internal Medicine

at Vital Primary Care — Louisville, KY

About

C. Patients know him as Dr. G. He brings more than 15 years of internal medicine experience, including a decade serving the Owensboro community at the local hospital.

A Costa Rican national, Dr. Guido practices in both English and Spanish and draws on a multicultural background in his patient care. He believes every patient deserves comprehensive, personal healthcare delivered with compassion and without rush. His clinical interests include respiratory illness, COVID-19, weight management, and chronic disease management. Outside of medicine, he is a family man living in Owensboro with his wife and two daughters.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED), Costa Rica

Residency

Internal Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

Languages

English, Spanish

Who is Dr. Guido right for?

Dr. Guido is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with time for thorough, unhurried visits. Patients without insurance or those carrying high-deductible plans find his transparent, flat-rate pricing particularly practical. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, metabolic disorders, and respiratory illness. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from his full bilingual fluency. Anyone seeking a long-term, relationship-driven approach to primary care will feel at home with Dr. Guido.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Guido treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions as a board-trained internist. His clinical focus includes respiratory illness, COVID-19 and long-haul COVID, weight management, hypertension, and chronic disease management. He also performs annual physicals, pre-operative evaluations, and sports physicals.

Dr. Guido guarantees 30 to 60 minutes per appointment. He structured his practice around the belief that meaningful care requires time. You will not share your visit with billing staff or intermediaries. The entire appointment focuses on you and your health concerns.

Yes. Dr. Guido delivers full bilingual care in both English and Spanish. He grew up in Costa Rica and has a multicultural background that informs how he communicates with patients. Spanish-speaking patients can discuss their health concerns directly with him in their preferred language.

Dr. Guido earned his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED) in Costa Rica. C. He has practiced internal medicine for more than 15 years.

Yes. Dr. Guido offers home visits starting at $120. He brings the same diagnostic equipment and care quality available in the office. Home visits include same-day prescriptions, lab orders, and specialist referrals when needed.

Yes. Dr. Guido provides direct email access to all patients for additional questions between visits. No phone trees or intermediary staff stand between you and the doctor.

Dr. Guido takes a personal, proactive approach to chronic conditions. He dedicates extended appointment time to understanding each patient's full health picture. His goal is to build a long-term relationship that supports consistent monitoring and meaningful progress over time.

Yes. Dr. Guido includes weight loss management among his core services. When medically appropriate, he prescribes medication to support weight loss. He approaches weight management as part of a broader, individualized plan for each patient.

Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026