Published: April 23, 2021

Spotlight: Humanitarian Efforts | Robert J. Sinard, MD

We work with the local and missionary surgeons at Kijabe Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, teaching them large tumor resections and free flap reconstruction.


Robert J. Sinard, MDRobert J. Sinard, MDWhere do you currently practice and what is your specialty area?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

What humanitarian efforts are you involved with? 

We work with the local and missionary surgeons at Kijabe Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, teaching them large tumor resections and free flap reconstruction. 

What got you started in committing your time and practice to humanitarian efforts?

God called us and provided the opportunity.

How does your work impact the communities you serve and how does it impact you as a person?

The local surgeons are now doing these cases on their own, making Kijabe the only hospital in East Africa with this capability. 

This strengthens our faith and the faith of those we serve.

What would you say to encourage others to support humanitarian efforts around the world?

If you are called to go, then go. You will not be disappointed. 



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