Local Physicians to Perform 10 Pro Bono Surgeries in Carlsbad

Surgeons Adam Fierer, MD, and Eileen Natuzzi, MD, and ASMG anesthesiologists Mark Ransom, MD, and Jenny Parker, MD, will provide pro-bono surgical services to assist 10 adults regain their health and return to work on Sat. Aug. 24.

Surgeries will be performed at the Carlsbad Surgery Center, located at 6121 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad. Hernia repairs, as well as several other general surgery procedures, are those most frequently needed by SDCMSF’s Project Access San Diego patients. The partnership of the two organizations along with the volunteer surgeons and anesthesiologists ensures improved health of uninsured patients.

Four of the 10 individuals will have painful hernias repaired, allowing them to return to their normal work schedule and daily activities. SDCMSF Project Access San Diego has worked with the area’s community health centers that provide primary care services and refer patients to Project Access for specialty care needs since 2008; approximately 25 percent of the patients require surgery to address their health issues.

 “Our patients are our community’s most vulnerable, and currently one in four adults in San Diego County are without health insurance,” says SDCMSF Executive Director Barbara Mandel. “We could not help patients get back to health without the partnership with Surgery One and its Carlsbad Surgery Center.” Scott Leggett, CEO of Surgery One said, “We’ve been supporting the efforts of the SDCMSF Project Access for many years and are grateful to our physicians, anesthesiologists and staff who donate their time to ensure the success of this critical community outreach program that addresses critical medical needs. With their support, we’re able to transform the lives of patients in need and restore them to an active, productive lifestyle.” Surgeon Eileen Natuzzi, MD, volunteers at the UC San Diego Student Run Free Clinic, and participates in medical aid work in underdeveloped countries. Surgeon Adam Fierer, MD, has also been a medical volunteer on an international level.

Both physicians are committed to providing volunteer services to uninsured patients in their home community, and have taken leadership roles in the partnership between SurgeryOne and the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation. “We are tremendously grateful for their support as well as that of Surgery One, who are contributing the use of their facilities and volunteer staff services for this worthy cause,” adds Mandel.

For additional information, visit, www.sdcmsf.org/heroes or call (858) 300-2777.

–SDCMSF Press Release