CENTRO MÉDICO CENTRAL ROMANA PROVIDES FREE HAND SURGICAL OPERATIVE WITH SPECIALIST DR. MICHAEL MURPHY
La Romana, Dominican Republic. — The Centro Médico Central Romana carried out a successful free hand surgery operative led by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Murphy.
During the medical initiative, a total of 90 patients were evaluated, with 47 procedures performed at no cost, including 10 injections, 17 minor surgeries, and 20 major surgeries. All procedures were completed successfully. Patients traveled from La Romana, Santo Domingo, Higüey, and El Seibo to receive care during the operative.
Among the patients treated was a young boy with burn scars on both arms, who received specialized surgical care as part of a comprehensive recovery plan that will continue in the coming weeks. Cases like this reflect the impact that these medical missions have on the quality of life for individuals who require access to highly specialized treatments.
The initiative brought together specialists and medical staff from Centro Médico Central Romana, who worked alongside Dr. Michael Murphy to perform procedures aimed at improving patients’ mobility and functionality. Dr. Isabel León, Head of Surgery at the hospital, oversaw the medical mission.
The team from the United States was composed of Dr. Michael Murphy, Dr. Lou Posey, Dr. Christine Williams, and their nursing staff; while the Centro Médico Central Romana team included Dr. Isabel León, Dr. Moreno, and Dr. Vladimir Cedeño as surgeons; Dr. Petra Rosso, Dr. Pedro King, Dr. Ana Sepúlveda, and Dr. Rosalba Quezada as anesthesiologists; along with Elizabeth Rijo, RN, Jenny Cedeño, RN, the nursing team, and additional paramedical staff.
“This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to providing access to specialized surgical care for patients who require these procedures. Through the collaborative work of Dr. Murphy and our hospital’s medical team, we have been able to carry out this initiative safely and provide these services free of charge to our community,” said Dr. León.
For nearly two decades, the hand surgery operatives carried out by Centro Médico Central Romana in collaboration with Dr. Murphy have benefited close to one thousand patients, providing free access to specialized surgical procedures that have helped improve their functionality and quality of life.
Through initiatives like this, Centro Médico Central Romana reaffirms its commitment to expanding access to specialized healthcare services, promoting community well-being, and strengthening comprehensive, high-quality medical care.
