I first visited the West Bank in 2005 and was taken on a tour of the “green line” by the UN, which was my first exposure to the plight of the Palestinians. I didn’t return until 2018, when I travelled to Gaza with the charity IDEALS. I began by offering support for the Lower Limb project and gradually went on to lead the Plastic Surgery project.
Since October 2023, I have returned three times and been denied entry once. I have witnessed the decline of Gaza’s healthcare system during this period, with the destruction of hospitals and seen firsthand the suffering of the Palestinian healthcare workers.
Working in Gaza has been a huge privilege but also a substantial challenge. This is mainly due to the restrictive entry requirements imposed on international doctors, as well as the lack of medical facilities, equipment, and medicines.
On my last mission in June 2025 the prevalence of famine and disease compounded the problems.
I became a trustee of IDEALS in September 2025.
IDEALS Charity
Fundraising Achievements
Collaborative Partnerships
Impactful Initiatives
Community Engagement
Advocacy for Healthcare
Sustainable Support
Empowering Plastic Surgeons
We have established collaborative partnerships with medical organizations and local institutions to maximize the impact of our fundraising initiatives. Our efforts have directly contributed to improving access to essential medical resources for plastic surgeons in Gaza.
Our team actively engages in advocating for better healthcare infrastructure and resources for plastic surgery facilities in Gaza. Through community engagement, we aim to raise awareness and support for sustainable healthcare solutions.
We are dedicated to providing sustainable support systems that empower plastic surgeons, enabling them to deliver high-quality care and transformative surgeries to patients in need. Our focus is on training surgeons and nurses to create lasting positive change in the field of plastic surgery.