Iowa MOST Surgical Team

Dan Jorgenson

Dan Jorgensen, center

Dan Jorgensen, center

Dan received his training at the U of Iowa 1979-1983. Dan lives in Spencer, Iowa where his has a private ENT practice.  He has been married for 43 years, with 5 children and 3 grandchildren.  Lisa a Hearing and Audiologist; Seth, a Dentist in AZ; Luke, a Hearing and Audiologist; Sarah, an oil field engineer in Alaska, and Ben, a 4^th year dental student at U of I. 

Dan has known John Canady for a long time, as John has facilitated a cleft clinic in his office for 20 years.  Dan says, “I have always wanted to participate in this kind of mission.  Now that I have a young associate, I can do it, and hope to do more.”

Dan, Thanks and join us again!

Ben Cable

Ben Cable, right, and Dr Canady share a lighter moment

Ben Cable, right, in surgery

Kristen Boyle

Hook Em Horns Kristen

Kristen, left

Kristen is a Texan who moved to Iowa City in 2008 to begin her Otolaryngology residency.  Kristen is currently a fourth year resident, and she is planning on staying at UIHC for a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology.  Kristen says, “She has a passion for kids, the underserved, and plastic surgery. The opportunity to participate in this mission was a deciding factor for my moving to Iowa.  I have been touched by the hospitality of the Guatemalan people and the selfless nature of the Iowans that participated in this mission.” 

Thanks Kristen, we will see you in the future! 

Chris Baranano

Success!!

Chris, right

Chris is currently at U of I Hospitals doing his Pediatrics ENT Fellowship.  Chris is married with two children.  This is Chris’s first MOST trip, and he is enjoying the experience.   Chris says, “It is truly an honor to be a part of such a respectable group”.

Chris, Thanks so much for joining us.  

Brian Andrews

Brian in Surgery, light blue

Brian trained in ENT at U of I and worked with many of the MOST team members.  He has done Plastic Surgery followed by Craniofacial Surgery.  Brian is currently Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery at University of Kansas Medical Center.  Brian said, “I joined the trip to work with John Canady who has been my mentor for nearly a decade as well as work with many of my old friends.”

Brian, Thanks for returning with your skill