Surgical Care
Surgical teams operate alongside local trainees to provide specialty care that is otherwise unavailable to the patients we serve. Surgical specialties include Craniofacial Plastics, Otolaryngology, Gynecology/Pelvic Reconstruction, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, and Pediatric Urology.
RECENT Life-changing procedures
Surgical team: ENT
Santa Vinicio is an undocumented Haitian woman living in Duquesa, Dominican Republic. For several years, she had a large mass the size of a baseball growing on the right side of her face. Embarrassed by her distorted smile and facing bullying from her peers, she often hid in her home.
With the collaboration of community volunteers who arranged for advanced imaging, a telehealth physician who administered pre-op care, and power tools donated by our Orthopedic partners, Santa finally received her life-altering surgery in spring 2023 by the Loyola ENT team.
Surgical team: Plastics
A five-year-old girl presented with second and third degree burns on both hands. Without skin grafting, this young patient would have had permanent contractures from scarring and no use of her hands.
Dr. Ryan Smith, Plastic Surgeon, performed the operation and a team of Child Life Specialists supplied toys and devices to assist with her rehabilitation. The combination allowed for a great outcome despite the circumstances.