2018 – Samathra Scott

May 25

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Samathra Scott (Guyana)

Samathra Scott’s Mother, Fay Scott, was all smiles and all hugs in the Spring of 2018 after hearing that her daughter’s spine corrective surgery was a success! Her surgeon, Dr. Matthew Geck, was very pleased with her surgery and spine correction.

Once again we would like to thank the amazing team of individuals and organizations that made this possible:

– Dell Children’s Medical Center and Ascension – Provided surgical care, hospitalization, specialty services and recovery services;
– Dr. Matthew Geck of Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center – Spine Surgeon;
– Brandon Black, Whitney Scurlock and Medtronic Spine USA – Provided spine implants, instrumentation and other critical product;
– Wynn Gordy and NuVasive Spine Foundation – Provided Neuromonitoring Services;
– Dr. Nicolas Lee and US Anesthesia Partners, formally Capitol Anesthesiology Association – Provided anesthesia services;
– Tom Engwall and Alliance Spine – Product Supplier;
– Dr. Elena Ruiz and the team at Bee Caves Pediatrics – Provided pediatric exams and surgical clearance services;
– Austin Radiological Association (ARA) – Provided patient diagnostic imaging;
– Ronald McDonald House Charities – Provided lodging; AND
– Samathra’s Sponsor, The Caribbean Children Foundation (TCCF)!

Samathra is back in Guyana doing great!