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“Bringing the hospital close to the community”

Inquire to Join a Surgical Mission
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Founder of Hospital On Wheels

Juan “JIM” P. Sanchez Jr., MD, FPCS

General Surgeon

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Humanitarian

Medical Educator

Hospital On Wheels Founder & Head

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE

  • WE PROVIDE HUMAN CARE

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The logo of Tau Mu Sigma Phi, a medical fraternity, featuring a yellow snake entwined around a brown staff, with Greek letters and the text 'U.S.T. Facultas Medicinae et Chirurgiae' and 'Founded 1946' on a blue background, and the fraternity name written below.
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450K

Lives Impacted

44K

Surgical Procedures

6,390

Professionals Trained

300

Annual Volunteers

H.O.W.’s Average Surgical Care Cost

 $100 USD ≈ 5,880 PHP

  • Local anesthesia medications & supplies

  • Minimal monitoring & support

  • Facility / operating room overhead

  • Same-day post-op recovery

  • Personnel / staff costs

Upcoming Missions

2026

  • October 23, 2026 - Silang, Cavite

  • November 7, 2026 - MMDA New Head Office, Pasig, Metro Manila

  • November 30, 2026 - Novaliches, Quezon City

2027

  • January 8-11, 2027 - Naga, Camarines Sur

  • January 29-31, 2027 - Oriental, Mindoro

  • February 1, 2027 - Bansud, Oriental Mindoro

  • February 19-22, 2027 - Talisay, Batangas

  • Split image showing two young girls with facial injuries; the girl on the left has a minor torn tooth and facial redness, the girl on the right has burns and bruises on her face, wearing a blue medical cap.
  • Before and after images of a woman undergoing hair restoration or hair transplant treatment. The first image shows a bald area on the top of her head marked with surgical lines, and the second image shows a full head of dark, styled hair.
  • Side-by-side photos of two young children with different facial features and expressions.
  • Comparison of a person's shoulder before and after a surgical procedure. The left side shows the shoulder with skin discoloration and no scars, while the right side shows the same shoulder with a surgical incision, sutures, and healing signs.

FAQS

  • We focus on a range of treatable surgical conditions including hernias, tumors, cysts, and other common cases where nerve-blocking techniques are effective. Our goal is to deliver high-quality care in low-resource settings while showcasing the power of anesthesia-free surgery.

  • Yes. Our procedures are performed by licensed surgeons using proven nerve-blocking methods to manage pain safely and effectively. Patients remain conscious but comfortable, and post-surgery feedback consistently shows high satisfaction and minimal discomfort.

  • Each case is unique, but most surgical interventions are completed in a single session. Surgeons visiting the program typically witness multiple procedures per day and leave with a clear understanding of the techniques used.

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