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Rotaplast arrives into Lima with many boxes of medical supplies.
Weismann, a previous patient of Dr. Lehman gives a thumbs up. He is happy to see Rotaplast back and is excited to see one of his favorite surgeons.
We visit the hospital on our first day for a tour and introductions. Patients already begin to arrive. 
The wonderful local Rotary hosts a luncheon and makes a toast.
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru 2016 Group Photo. What a great team, led by medical director Dr. Angelo Capozzi.Four-month-old Joaquin traveled from nearby Lima to have his cleft lip repaired by Rotaplast surgeons. Dr. Sam Mau... Read More »
Lima, Peru
The first day of surgery begins. Baby Juaquin laughs with his mom before being taken to the Operation Room for surgery on his cleft lip. Medical Director Dr. Angelo Capozzi performs Juaquin’s surge... Read More »
Lima, Peru
Today an 8-month-old boy named Jersey will have his cleft lip repaired. He and his mother have traveled from 18 hours away from Jircan, Peru by bus to have his surgery. Dr. Capozzi examines Juaquin during ... Read More »
Nagamangala, India
Over the course of seven days, approximately 48 patients, ranging in age from just three months to 78 years old, are scheduled for various procedures, including cleft lip and palate repairs, as well as bur... Read More »
Nagamangala, India
The mission starts with a full-day of patient evaluations in a pre-surgical clinic. The surgeons, pediatricians and nurses evaluate each patient to determine whether the patient will be a good candidate fo... Read More »
