T-17 Days. We cannot wait to meet a new team member from Lancaster General, Lori Yakish

In her words, “I am a nurse anesthetist at Lancaster General Hospital. I have been married to my husband Jeff for almost 7 years, and we have 2 lovely adopted …

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T-17 – The time is approaching quickly. We are so happy that Sue Miller has decided to be part of our team on this trip!

In he words, “My name is Sue Miller. I am a CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) for 35 years and I work in Harrisburg, PA. This will be my 7th surgical mission …

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T- 18 Days / Meet Dr. Anuj Parikh

Many of the team had the pleasure to work with Dr. Parikh (yes there are 3 of them) last year in India. Welcome back Anuj!! In his words, “I am …

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Founder and President – Dr. Mukul Parikh honored at Annual India Association Dinner

From L to R: Gov. Tom Corbett, First Lady Susan Corbett, Dr. Mukul Parikh, Dr. Neelima Parikh, Senator Pat Vance, and US Congressman Scott Perry. Operation Medical’s founding member and …

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T – 24 Days – Our Dear Friend Dr Sofer is joining us again!

Many of us have had the pleasure to work with Julie Sofer and she’s back with us for another trip. In her words, “My name is Julie Sofer, I am …

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T-25 Days. Meet 2 New Members of the Team

Dr. Bipin Patel and his wife, Pratima are joining the team for our journey to India in just 25 days. Dr. Patel has been a surgeon since 1971. He has …

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T-26 Days – Meet our newest team member!

Operation Medical is delighted to welcome Sara Lemeley to the India 2014 team. In her own words, “My name is Sara Lemley and I am a primary care nurse practitioner …

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T-29 Days – Say Hello To Ken

Operation Medical is glad to have Dr. Ken Arthur on board. As a founding member and board of directors member, he has played a vital role in the creation of …

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T-30 Days – Better Get Packing!

Bags Packed and Ready Rise’ Enoch and Melissa Natividad Just as Santa’s elves are busy packing his sled, the volunteers at Operation Medical’s warehouse are busy sorting and packing medical …

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T – 31 Days and Counting / Meet Two New Faces to the Team

My name is Marybeth Connors. I have been a nurse for 33 years and currently I work in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital in Wilmington, DE. In 2009 …

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