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Day 5 – Surgery D...
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Dr. Ron Gemberling of El Granada, CA, led the day’s first surgery with a cleft palate procedure. Dr. Gemberling is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University; he is a member of ... Read More »
Day 6 – Surgery D...
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Team work – Dr. Worland performing the final surgery of the day, a contracture release, Dr. Solis harvesting the skin graft, Dr. Gemberling and Head Nurse Sandy observe the procedure, releasing a co... Read More »
Day 7 – Mohammadâ...
Chittagong, Bangladesh
I met the most adorable boy, Mohammad who is 8 years old. Mohammad had an accident about 13 months ago, he tripped and fell into a pot of hot cooking oil. Most families living in rural areas cook their... Read More »
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