About Us
We are a group of neurosurgeons, scientists, and students who share a common goal of improving the care of patients with neurosurgical conditions through research, education, and training. The scope of our work focuses on low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of neurological disorders is high, yet access to safe and affordable neurosurgical care is limited.
Our Mission
Enhance the neurologic health of populations in low resourced settings through partnerships with neurosurgeons and hospitals, enhancement of education and training, and promotion of scientific discovery.
Our Vision
• Improve neurosurgery care delivery in low resourced settings
Our Goals
• Enhance neurosurgical training in low-resourced settings
• Strengthen neurosurgical care and research capacity in low-resourced settings
• Advocate for improvement in neurosurgical care for vulnerable populations
Our Team
Faculty:
- Michael Dewan, MD, MSCI, Academic Director
- Christopher M. Bonfield, MD, Clinical Director
Staff:
- Joseline Haizel – Cobbina, MBChB, MPH, Program Manager
Advanced Practice Provider:
- E. Haley Vance, DPN, APRN, CPNP-AC
Neurosurgery Residents:
- Soren Jonzzon, MD
- Tyler Zeoli, MD
- Kwadwo Sarpong, MD
- Lakshmi Suryateja Gangavarapu, MD
Medical Students:
- Nicollet Jew
- Alexander Lyons
Past Residents and Medical Students:
- Rebecca Reynolds, MD
- Silky Chotai, MD
- Jeffrey W. Chen, MD
- Rut Thakkar, MD
- Alan Tang, MD
- Stefan W. Koester, MD
Current International Partners and their sites:
Canada • Brazil • Ghana • Liberia • Pakistan • Peru • Tanzania/Zanzibar • Zambia
Past International Partners:
Bangladesh • Ethiopia • Kenya • Malawi • Nigeria • South Africa • Sri Lanka • Zambia