OMS Specialists: Oral Surgery, Implants & Wisdom Teeth delivers exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care across the Twin Cities, grounded in a commitment to safety, precision, and patient-centered treatment.
Beyond their work at home, OMS surgeons have devoted countless volunteer hours with Children’s Surgery International, providing life-changing surgical care for children in our partner communities around the world.
We are deeply grateful for their generosity and are proud to recognize OMS Specialists as a Gold Sponsor of the Be the Light CSI Gala on Saturday, May 2.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of children who deserve access to safe, specialized surgical care. Register for your gala tickets, sponsor, or donate today: onecau.se/csigala2026
For more than a decade, Firestone Liberia and Bridgestone Americas have stood alongside Children’s Surgery International, helping make life-changing pediatric surgical care possible in Liberia.
Through their generous support — including hospital facilities, transportation, freight, lodging, and logistics — our teams are able to work collaboratively to provide critical surgeries for children while also investing in local medical education and training that strengthens care for years to come.
We are deeply grateful for their continued leadership and commitment to the people of Liberia, and we’re proud to recognize them as a Premier Sponsor of the CSI Gala on Saturday, May 2.
Join us as we raise funds to continue this essential work — get your tickets at onecau.se/csigala2026
How did our volunteers sum up their week in Ethiopia?
Long days. Powerful teaching. Life-changing care. Moments like these — captured in this reel.
A major achievement: ENT fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and other College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. colleagues assisted in performing two ear reconstructions for the first time — 8+ hour, highly complex surgeries — under the guidance of Dr. Siva Chinnadurai.
CSI volunteer surgeons Dr. Siva Chinnadurai and Dr. Phil Chaffin are joined by our Ethiopian colleagues—ENT Fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and senior residents Dr. Adugnaw, Dr. Getaw, and Dr. Yibeltal—reflecting on a week defined by partnership, skill building, and progress.
Together, CSI and our partners provided 41 life-changing pediatric surgeries at no cost to families—27 ENT and 14 urology.
Watch the video to hear their words and witness what collaboration makes possible.
Seven-month-old Liyunesh underwent a lip repair and facial skin tag removal today.
Reaching this moment took perseverance—her family traveled nearly 12 hours from their village, and her surgery was initially delayed due to a medical concern. Her parents were deeply relieved and grateful that Liyunesh could safely receive care.
In a handwritten note, Liyunesh’s mother shared that when her daughter was born with facial malformations, their village shunned the family, believing her condition was caused by wrongdoing by the parents.
This care meant more than surgery. It meant dignity, acceptance, and hope. She thanked Dr. Phil Chaffin for giving her daughter what she called a “golden chance.”
Help CSI finish strong! ☕️ Our fundraiser with Stone Creek Coffee closes on Saturday, 2/14. Simply by ordering our exclusive-label coffee, you'll be helping increase access to life-changing pediat...
ENT fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and CSI Academic Director Dr. Siva Chinnadurai completed an 8-hour total ear reconstruction—a first for Dr. Kassaw.
The surgery was a success, and because of it, this patient can now live free from stigma. This is what training, partnership, and collaboration make possible.
Congratulations, team! In total, 8 patients received surgery today from our volunteers and partners.
More to come in the two remaining days of this surgical training trip.
The man in the dark gray scrubs is Eskinder, one of our longtime Taitu Tour and Travel Ethiopia interpreters. After years of helping families and CSI volunteers communicate with one another, today was the first time he witnessed a surgery.
Eskinder was deeply moved by the experience and our volunteers were happy to have him in the OR.
OMS Specialists: Oral Surgery, Implants & Wisdom Teeth delivers exceptional oral and maxillofacial surgical care across the Twin Cities, grounded in a commitment to safety, precision, and patient-centered treatment.
Beyond their work at home, OMS surgeons have devoted countless volunteer hours with Children’s Surgery International, providing life-changing surgical care for children in our partner communities around the world.
We are deeply grateful for their generosity and are proud to recognize OMS Specialists as a Gold Sponsor of the Be the Light CSI Gala on Saturday, May 2.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of children who deserve access to safe, specialized surgical care. Register for your gala tickets, sponsor, or donate today: onecau.se/csigala2026
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For more than a decade, Firestone Liberia and Bridgestone Americas have stood alongside Children’s Surgery International, helping make life-changing pediatric surgical care possible in Liberia.
Through their generous support — including hospital facilities, transportation, freight, lodging, and logistics — our teams are able to work collaboratively to provide critical surgeries for children while also investing in local medical education and training that strengthens care for years to come.
We are deeply grateful for their continued leadership and commitment to the people of Liberia, and we’re proud to recognize them as a Premier Sponsor of the CSI Gala on Saturday, May 2.
Join us as we raise funds to continue this essential work — get your tickets at onecau.se/csigala2026
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Don’t miss CSI's 21st annual Be the Light Gala on Saturday, May 2, 2026 — a night of inspiration, community, and celebration.
Secure your tickets, sponsorship, or make a donation: onecau.se/csigala2026
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How did our volunteers sum up their week in Ethiopia?
Long days. Powerful teaching. Life-changing care.
Moments like these — captured in this reel.
A major achievement: ENT fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and other College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. colleagues assisted in performing two ear reconstructions for the first time — 8+ hour, highly complex surgeries — under the guidance of Dr. Siva Chinnadurai.
Congratulations to all involved.
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CSI volunteer surgeons Dr. Siva Chinnadurai and Dr. Phil Chaffin are joined by our Ethiopian colleagues—ENT Fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and senior residents Dr. Adugnaw, Dr. Getaw, and Dr. Yibeltal—reflecting on a week defined by partnership, skill building, and progress.
Together, CSI and our partners provided 41 life-changing pediatric surgeries at no cost to families—27 ENT and 14 urology.
Watch the video to hear their words and witness what collaboration makes possible.
#Ethiopia #GlobalHealth #pediatricsurgery #nonprofit
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Seven-month-old Liyunesh underwent a lip repair and facial skin tag removal today.
Reaching this moment took perseverance—her family traveled nearly 12 hours from their village, and her surgery was initially delayed due to a medical concern. Her parents were deeply relieved and grateful that Liyunesh could safely receive care.
In a handwritten note, Liyunesh’s mother shared that when her daughter was born with facial malformations, their village shunned the family, believing her condition was caused by wrongdoing by the parents.
This care meant more than surgery. It meant dignity, acceptance, and hope. She thanked Dr. Phil Chaffin for giving her daughter what she called a “golden chance.”
Great work, team!
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A shared smile, curious eyes, a moment of play at the hospital. 💛
These are some of the beautiful children our volunteers have met in Bahir Dar.
Every child deserves a future shaped by health, dignity, and opportunity.
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Help CSI finish strong! ☕️ Our fundraiser with Stone Creek Coffee closes on Saturday, 2/14. Simply by ordering our exclusive-label coffee, you'll be helping increase access to life-changing pediat...Today marked a milestone.
ENT fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and CSI Academic Director Dr. Siva Chinnadurai completed an 8-hour total ear reconstruction—a first for Dr. Kassaw.
The surgery was a success, and because of it, this patient can now live free from stigma. This is what training, partnership, and collaboration make possible.
Congratulations, team! In total, 8 patients received surgery today from our volunteers and partners.
More to come in the two remaining days of this surgical training trip.
#pediatricsurgery #globalwarming #earreconstruction #Ethiopia #changinglives
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Day 2 of surgeries has ended!
The man in the dark gray scrubs is Eskinder, one of our longtime Taitu Tour and Travel Ethiopia interpreters. After years of helping families and CSI volunteers communicate with one another, today was the first time he witnessed a surgery.
Eskinder was deeply moved by the experience and our volunteers were happy to have him in the OR.
#pediatricsurgery #nonprofit #Ethiopia #childhealth #AccessToCare ... See MoreSee Less