Inspired to Serve Together
Our mission is to provide specialized volunteer medical and surgical teams to medical facilities located in areas of poverty where surgical procedures and associated care can be provided free of charge to improve lives and increase opportunities. The intent is to work collaboratively with local staff by providing the necessary equipment, supplies and training to conduct safe and effective surgery and to ultimately bring about self-sufficiency.
Aid
Training
Philosophy
Short-term medical missions are sometimes criticized for benefiting the team of volunteers more than the patients they come to serve. They are seen to come for one week of surgical care and fail to leave sustainable medical resources. This may risk displacing or marginalizing indigenous medical personnel and their resources.
However, we are very sensitive to this criticism. Our volunteers come with compassion that respects the dignity of the patients while engaging with local providers who are recognized as doing so much with so little.
We actively bring or purchase locally the equipment and supplies to support our surgeries and the patient care necessary after we leave. More importantly, we leave equipment and training to empower and sustain local providers, where possible.
What we have found is that by coming to the same location one or more times a year has a much more lasting impact on the medical community and their patients. It builds confidence in our intentions and knowledge and skills locally.
What We Do
Our Podiatry Surgery Team provides expert care for a wide range of foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions through both surgical and in-clinic treatments.
Surgical
Procedures
Performed in hospital operating rooms:
- Pediatric & Congenital Deformities – Clubfoot (Ponseti casting & reconstruction), polydactyly (extra digits), post-polio deformities, management of amniotic bands, and cerebral palsy complications
- Fracture Management – Acute fractures, neglected injuries, nonunions, and malunions
- Joint & Bone Conditions – Arthritic joints, osteomyelitis (bone infection), and painful deformities such as bunions (hallux valgus) and hammertoes
- Soft Tissue Disorders – Muscle-tendon contractures (e.g. equinus), peripheral nerve entrapments
- Comprehensive Foot, Ankle & Leg Surgery – Including complex reconstruction of severe flatfoot, disabling cavus foot and post-traumatic pathology. Establishing and training follow-care.
In-Clinic Treatments &
Procedures
Performed in our clinic or procedure room:
- Biomechanical & Pain Management – Flatfoot treatment, functional control of foot pain, and orthotic evaluation
- Heel & Arch Pain – Including plantar fasciitis and other causes
- Injury Care – Closed treatment of foot and ankle sprains and fractures
- Toenail & Skin Conditions – Ingrown toenails (including matricectomy), fungal infections, warts, and athlete’s foot
- Nerve Pain & Entrapments – Including Morton’s neuroma
- Injection Therapies – Cortisone, alcohol, and local anesthesia for targeted relief
- Diabetic Foot Care – Ulcer management, wound care, and preventive strategies
- Casts, Braces & Supports – Application, fitting, and adjustments
History of GMMM
Dr. Stephen Miller is a dedicated humanitarian, surgeon, and founder of Global Mobility Medical Missions, with a career rooted in improving lives through specialized medical care. His contributions to podiatric surgery and global medical missions have made a lasting impact on underserved communities around the world.
Inspired to Serve Together
Our mission is to provide specialized volunteer medical and surgical teams to medical facilities located in areas of poverty where surgical procedures and associated care can be provided free of charge. The intent is to work collaboratively with local staff by providing the necessary equipment, supplies and training to conduct safe and effective surgery and to ultimately bring about self-sufficiency.
