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The DocBuddy Journal - Igniting the Spirit of Service and Transforming Lives w/ One World Surgery

By Erik Sunset, April 17, 2025 - 2 min read

"IT NEEDS TO BE ETHICAL. YOU NEED TO RESPECT THE CULTURE IN WHICH YOU'RE WORKING. YOU CAN'T JUST SHOW UP AND SAY I'VE GOT THIS HAMMER AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A NAIL."

Episode 99 of The DocBuddy Journal - Igniting the Spirit of Service and Transforming Lives w/ One World Surgery

In this inspiring episode of The DocBuddy Journal, host Kiera Helms interviews Dr. Peter Daly, an orthopedic surgeon, and his wife Lulu Daly, a pediatric nurse, about their remarkable journey founding One World Surgery. What began as a single act of compassion for a young Honduran girl named Angela has blossomed into a global nonprofit that serves over 27,000 patients annually across Honduras and the Dominican Republic.

The Dalys share how their family-centered approach to medical missions created a sustainable model for delivering high-quality surgical care to those most in need. Through permanent facilities staffed by local medical professionals and supported by international volunteers, One World Surgery has pioneered an ethical approach to addressing the "neglected stepchild of public health" - surgical care in underserved regions.

Listeners will discover how these medical missions not only transform the lives of patients but also reignite the passion and purpose of healthcare providers experiencing burnout. The Dalys explain how anyone—regardless of medical background—can contribute to their mission, and share their vision for expanding education and deepening their impact in the communities they serve.

Learn more about One World Surgery.

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