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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. David Kulber: My Mentor Story
By David A. Kulber, MD, FACS In the song by the Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime,” David Byrne inflects, “You may ask yourself, how did I get here?” As I approach my 25th year in practice, no longer the “young gun,” I find myself looking around at my surroundings...
Dr. Pramila Shakya: Healing Children in Nepal
Since childhood, Dr. Shakya had a dream of becoming a doctor. She chose reconstructive surgery because she finds it rewarding to witness immediate changes in patients. Dr. Shakya has been a part of the Surgical Sight Smart Glass Program since 2020 and is currently...
Dr. Guilia Brigshelli: Addressing a Need For Pediatric Surgical Care in South Africa
Dr. Brisighelli chose to specialize in pediatrics because she believed it would allow her to establish a strong connection with patients and positively impact their outcomes. Under the mentorship of Dr. Marc Levitt, she has focused on mastering Posterior Sagittal...
Helping at Home
Ohana One partnered with MendingKids during their Hometown Mission to make a difference in the lives of children in the United States who are unable to access life-changing surgeries due to insurance limitations. The Ohana One team traveled to Long Beach, California,...
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...