2020 Agra, India

Feb 26, 2020

The Work Begins – Pre-Clinic

Agra, India

The volunteers gather at the Unity Hospital steps to commemorate the team of Rotaplast volunteers as well as the local Rotarian who is helping us so much Rahul Wadhwa.   Pre-Clinic is the day where po... Read More »

Feb 27, 2020

Surgeries Start

Agra, India

Today, the surgeries start.  The patients and the families consider the changes that these surgeries will bring to their families. First a debriefing by Lead Anesthesiologist Dr. Fleming.  Then all to th... Read More »

Feb 27, 2020

Happy Birthday Mark

Agra, India

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Feb 28, 2020

Changing lives

Agra, India

Neetesh has such beautiful eyes.  She was born with a cleft lip which was successfully repaired. Nikhil’s Birthday wishes came true with the surgery on his hand by Dr. Solis. Before the patients are tak... Read More »

Mar 2, 2020

Check on Patients then Check out Taj Mahal

Agra, India

It is Sunday, and the crew has been given a much needed day of rest.  The plan is to go see the Taj Mahal, but first, the surgeons need to check on their patients from the day before. We got Read More »

Mar 2, 2020

Grit & Clearing for Surgery

Agra, India

Determination and Grit – – Vavita When I first saw Vavita I was astounded that someone could survive the horrible burns she had experienced.  The burns were all over her upper body from her ey... Read More »

Mar 3, 2020

PACU & Ward Staff

Agra, India

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is where the patients are transferred from surgery until they wake up. The PACU room has three beds for the patients to use as they wake up from surgery. After the patients wa... Read More »

Mar 3, 2020

Dr. Goel – Giving back to her Peeps

Agra, India

Dr. Goel enjoys returning to help her “peeps.”  She feels she owes her country and her people a debt.  She completed her medical school in India before immigrating to the U.S. 35 years ago. ... Read More »

Mar 4, 2020

6th Surgical Day – Very Busy – 18 Surgeries

Agra, India

Today was the 6th day of surgeries and all  gave their best effort which resulted in 18 surgeries!  Thanks team. Baby Ruby We had multiple cleft lip and palate surgeries today.  But the most memorable f... Read More »

Mar 5, 2020

Entertaining Kids – Flexibility – Surgeons – Anesthesiologists

Agra, India

Entertaining Kids There are certain things that are consistent with children all around the world.  First, when you are trying to get them to sit quietly, for any extended period of time, it can be a chal... Read More »

Mar 6, 2020

Post-Op Clinic – Thank You – Namaste

Agra, India

Strength Among Us Today is our last day, and it started with the Post-Op Clinic, seeing the patients that underwent surgery was bittersweet.  We are happy to see their progress and improvement, but will m... Read More »

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