2020 Agra, India
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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