General surgeons perform hernia operations. Podiatrists straighten club feet so children can walk. Long neglected teeth are filled when possible, but sadly, most must be extracted. Ophthalmologists remove scores of cataracts. Glasses are fitted.
Sight is restored to the blind and much misery is alleviated.
LIGA works closely with the local Mexican community. Many local Mexicans also volunteer at the clinics and provide valuable assistance as interpreters and help in coordinating and maintaining the clinics. Some local physicians also volunteer their services to see patients at our clinics. Closer to home, LIGA provides an opportunity for American medical students, interns and residents to greatly enhance their medical educational experience by visiting the interior of Mexico and being exposed to people who have never had medical attention and see deformities and medical conditions that they might not see at home. These doctors are given the opportunity to work with and assist the physician in charge in treating these patients.