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The stories of our Ohana

Across the world, we uncover the profound tapestry of lives transformed as skilled hands and compassionate hearts come together in the noble pursuit of healing.

Dr. Giselle Coelho: Transforming Children’s Lives

Dr. Giselle Coelho: Transforming Children’s Lives

Dr. Giselle Coelho chose to become a neurosurgeon because she was fascinated by neuroanatomy and the physiology of brain function, considering neurosurgery as her life's purpose. In her opinion, the most rewarding aspect of being a neurosurgeon is the ability to...

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4 Questions with Sharon Oreck

4 Questions with Sharon Oreck

What aspect of Ohana One are you most proud of?The Social justice aspect that is inherent in providing surgical access to under-resourced communities and countries, is by far, the element that most attracts me to this work. What do you hope to see Ohana Once...

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Ohana One Mentorship

Ohana One Mentorship

Ohana One's Surgical Sight Smart Glass program is comprised of volunteer surgical mentors and mentees from all around the world. These passionate professionals donate their free time to share knowledge and collaborate with their colleagues using smart glass and...

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Meet Adrian Ashkenazy

Meet Adrian Ashkenazy

Hi, my name is Adrian Ashkenazy. I am the current Vice President of the Ohana One Board of Directors. I view my role on the board as helping to provide the perspective of a non-medical professional into the daily operations and mission statement of our charity in the...

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Manal’s Life-Changing Surgeries

Manal’s Life-Changing Surgeries

Manal was living in Syria with her family when a bombing left her with severe burns that covered her body, face, and hands. Her hands were so badly burned, they no longer resembled the hands she once used to complete daily tasks. Akin to mittens, Manal didn’t have any...

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Meet Dr. David Kulber

Meet Dr. David Kulber

Dr. David Kulber is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and hand surgeon specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. He is also one of the co-founders of Ohana One and is the current President of the Board of Directors. He took some time to sit down...

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Meet Kylie Tanabe

Meet Kylie Tanabe

Kylie Tanabe is a licensed Physician Assistant working with Dr. David Kulber, plastic and reconstructive surgeon and hand surgeon specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills. She is one of the co-founders of Ohana One and is the current Secretary of the...

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