Anesthesiologists

Barry Beutler, left, and Ron Abrons

Barry Beutler

Barry Beutler after Surgery

Barry grew up in Utah.  He has served two years with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vina Del Mar, Chile. Barry graduated from Utah State University and said he “married the woman of my dreams two weeks later and moved to Hershey, PA where I attended Medical School at Penn State and three children joined our family.”  Barry did his Anesthesia Residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI where a 4^th child joined them.  Barry is currently completing a Pain Medicine Fellowship at U of Iowa.  Plans next year include a practice of both Pain and Anesthesia in Casper, WY.  Barry said, “Trips like this remind me why I chose medicine as a career in the first place. Being among such giving team members, and such humble people that we serve, revitalizes my enthusiasm for life!”

Thanks Barry for your skills and good luck!     

Ron Abrons

Ron Abrons, right

This is Ron’s first mission with MOST however he has done previous medical missions to Ethiopia and Ecuador.  Ron is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Iowa specializing in Regional Anesthesia and Airway Management.  His wife is Assistant Professor of Pharmacy.  Ron grew up in Lexington, MA, but came to the U of I for his degrees in Biochemistry and MD. He then did his Anesthesia Residency in Madison WI and practiced in Albany NY for 3 years before returning to Iowa City.

 Ron says, “I am honored to have the opportunity to help our less fortunate neighbors.” 

Thanks Ron for all you do.

David Swanson

Ruben Zuniga and David Swanson, right, taking a break

David Swanson in OR

This is Dave’s third trip with MOST.  Dave says, “I love helping kids through their cleft surgeries.  The patient’s future is so much brighter from a health and social standpoint.  The camaraderie’s of the team and learning about a new culture and country are added benefits.” Dave has been an anesthesiologists at the U of Iowa for almost a decade.  Dave attended U of I Medical School. This is where he met his wife who was a classmate, and they went to Vermont to do their residency, before going into private practice in Wisconsin. Dave and his wife have three awesome kids in Jr Hi and High school.

Dave it was great having you join us again this year.  

Jessica Kelley

Jessica Kelley Intubating a Patient

Jessica Monitoring Equipment During Surgery

Jessica, an Iowan, from West Branch, Iowa is also a 4^th year Anesthesia Resident at the U of Iowa Hospitals.  Jessica attended UNI and U of I Med School.  Jessica says, “I wanted to be a part of a team whose goal is to provide opportunities for children who otherwise may not have the chance to get the care they deserve.  I also wanted to enhance my skills in pediatric anesthesia, especially in a setting where all the resources we are use to having weren’t readily available.”  

Thank you Jessica, for joining us this year.  Good Luck!  

Rebecca Floyd

Rebecca Monitoring Anesthesia Equipment

Becky is from South Carolina where she attended University and Medical School.  She is presently a 4^th year Anesthesia Resident at the U of Iowa Hospitals.  Becky said, “I was eager to participate in Iowa MOST after learning about the great experiences previous residents have enjoyed.  My family had previously been able to host a child through Rotary’s Gift of Life Program and being able to interact with Rotary again was a wonderful experience.  I was also excited to help provide healthcare to those who may not have the access or the means to receive surgery.”

Becky so glad you could join us this year.  Thank You!