Global Surgery

Extending Surgical Care Beyond Borders

Humanitarian surgical work in Africa, performed alongside local physicians, nurses, and surgical teams in resource-limited communities.

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Dr. Farhan’s commitment to medicine extends beyond his clinical and academic practice in the United States.

Through humanitarian surgical work in Africa, he has worked alongside local physicians, nurses, and surgical teams to provide care in resource-limited communities.

UTMB highlighted this work in 2026, reporting that Dr. Farhan had performed more than 200 surgeries across multiple specialties throughout Africa, emphasizing teamwork, knowledge sharing, and dedication to care in resource-limited settings.

200+

Humanitarian surgeries in Africa

Dr. Farhan with local medical team and families during a humanitarian surgical mission — Dr. Farhan with local physicians, nurses, and families during a humanitarian surgical mission.

Operating room during a humanitarian surgical mission — Operating alongside local surgical teams.

Dr. Farhan providing postoperative care to a young patient — Postoperative care and recovery on the surgical mission.

Dr. Farhan operating with a local surgeon during a humanitarian mission — Collaborative surgery with local colleagues.

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How the work is done

Working alongside local teams

Operating with local physicians, nurses, and surgical staff rather than in parallel to them, so care continues after the mission ends.

Knowledge sharing

Teaching operative technique and perioperative care to local surgeons and trainees is treated as part of the work, not an add-on.

Care in resource-limited settings

Adapting surgical decision-making to what is available, safe, and sustainable in the communities being served.

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