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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 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...
Ohana One’s Mission Trip to Mozambique: Transforming Lives Through Surgical Care
Each year, Ohana One leads mission trips to international locations, fostering strong relationships between local and visiting surgical teams while working together to achieve long-term skill training. In 2022, after a 2-year break due to COVID, Ohana One organized...
Dr. Gilles Natchagande: Revolutionizing Urological Care in Benin
Dr. Natchagande has significantly enhanced his surgical skills and confidence in performing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedures, thanks to the Surgical Sight Program. PCNLs are minimally invasive procedures used to remove kidney stones when the body is...
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...
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...
Mentorship Monday: Dr. Marc Levitt
“I mentor because I find it so gratifying to know that I can help patients I will never meet through the eyes and hands of the surgeons I train.”
May 2022 Ohana One Fundraiser
Incredible brunch, sweeping views, live music, great surgeons with kind hearts, and cool gadgets to play with.
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...
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...
Ohana One Extends Support to Ukrainian Surgeons in Humanitarian Crisis
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Ohana One has taken a proactive step by partnering with Vuzix and TeleVu to send twenty pairs of smart glasses to assist surgeons working under incredibly challenging conditions. The medical...
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...
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...