Our Story
Drs. Mark Witcher and Sri Adhikari identified that functional neurosurgery was a critical need in Nepal. The system had experience in stereotactic technique – the root of all functional brain surgery – but no access to training or functional work. All that was missing was equipment. The idea of VTC Nepal Neurosurgery was born.
"We’re starting small, going from our own institution to Nepal and introducing something new. It has definitely made a lot of difference for the doctors we are working with. The doctors are independently doing procedures they were not capable of doing before – so it’s kind of surreal to watch. It’s very humbling and meaningful.”
- Dr. Sri Adhikari
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Core Values
Collaboration
Nobody is an island. We build capacity through partnership and collaboration. We bring everyone along on our path to transformation.
Courage
Things worth doing don’t always come easy. We embrace uncertainty and big challenges as opportunities to push our cause forward.
Curiosity
Learning never ends. We are always looking for new lessons, innovations, and sources of inspiration in all places. Nothing is a finished product.
Dignity
All people are deserving of world-class medical care and fair treatment by the medical system, doing right by our patients without question.
Growth
Results matter. We work on critical issues with limited time. We maximize impact through an action-oriented and expansive mindset.