STAFF PROFILE

Dr Medhanit Demeke Feissa is a Plastic Surgeon currently serving her first year at Tenwek Hospital She has a strong commitment to her patients, especially those who require her expertise in soft tissue remodeling and reconstruction, often working in collaboration with other departments such as orthopedics, general surgery, and neurosurgery. Her patients usually suffer from trauma and malignancies, and she is always ready to provide them with the best care possible

Dr Feissa is a team player and believes in working together with her colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients One of her most memorable cases was a young boy who suffered a shattered face after a motorcycle accident. Along with her team, they

Outside of work, Dr Feissa is happily married to a Cardiothoracic Fellow who also serves at Tenwek Hospital. If she were not a doctor, Dr. Feissa says she would have been a performing artist. She appreciates the welcoming and spiritual environment at Tenwek Hospital, which helps her find peace amidst the stress of her work