TPMG physicians can donate their time at Saturday Surgery Sessions where the volunteer team cares for 5-15 patients. Saturday surgery sessions are scheduled 2-4 times per year at each partner KP medical center. To see currently scheduled Saturday Sessions, please click here.
 

Qualifications:
Staff privileges at the participating medical center where you will volunteer

Surgeons & Specialists

Responsibilities:

• Commit to a self-determined volume of patients (e.g. one per month, two per quarter). As a volunteer you have the flexibility to decline a referral at any time.
• Review OA referral and inform OA if case is appropriate.
• Meet with patient for an initial consultation to determine if a procedure is necessary.
• Perform the procedure during a Saturday Surgery Session, or at your office if the patient could benefit from a minor clinic procedure.
• See the patient for routine post-op appointments.

Time commitment:

• One or more procedures per quarter, depending on your availability.
• At least a 12-month commitment.

Anesthesiologists

Responsibilities:

• Provide care to OA patients during Saturday Surgery Sessions for a minimum 3 hour shift.
• Sign up and commit to a full shift in advance of volunteering

Time commitment:

• At least one Saturday per year.

If you are interested in volunteering with OA, please click here or go to KP Cares.