Los Medicos Voladores aka the Flying Doctors

Building and Strengthening Underserved Communities through Healthcare, Education and Volunteerism

Los Médicos Voladores(LMV), The Flying Doctors, is a registered 501(c)(3) Medical Mission Non-Governmental Organization(NGO) based in California, USA. LMV provides mobile medical & dental clinics in California, Mexico, Haiti, El Salvador / Latin America, or other areas requesting assistance.

LMV offers short-term assignments for volunteer medical professionals, healthcare support professionals, dental professionals, students, pilots, Spanish language translators and non-medical volunteers to conduct free medical and dental clinics that provide health care and education in areas where it is limited or difficult to obtain.

• LMV makes all arrangements for our volunteers upon arrival to our international destination, including transportation, lodging/meals, government permits, and clinic logistics.
• We secure equipment, supplies, and medicines through partnerships with health and development organizations.
• We provide our services without compensation or discrimination of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

During the LMV clinics, we partner with local medical and dental professionals to provide care and share knowledge about diagnoses and treatment. We also provide community health education so that local people are encouraged to meet their healthcare needs based on knowledge and education.

Testimonials

Well, here's a case of a 12-year-old girl with a badly decayed front tooth. Her pain was so bad she did her own root canal-with a staple! She then closed the access hole with a toothpick. Dr. Michael Britting and Dr. Ezekiel removed the staples, completed an apico (an upside-down root canal), and gave her a shiny new composite crown. Nice work, guys. Dr. Larry Tabor

"Of all the organizations and charities I've been associated with, LMV definitely is the most rewarding experience," Tom Hogan, volunteer

"I'd do another LMV trip at the drop of a hat! Having never flown in a private plane before, I was a bit nervous. But the professionalism of our pilot made the entire trip a complete joy," Dr. Johanna Koch, MD