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Medical Specialties

Endoscopy-Gastroenterology

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Tenwek Vitals
361-bed Christian Mission Hospital
Hospital staff: 800+
Inpatients/year: 15,000+
Outpatients/year: 220,000+
Surgeries/year: 6,000
Births/year: approx. 3,000
Hospital-wide HMIS and radiology PACS system

Full-time missionary staff includes physicians in:
General and Orthopedic Surgery
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Neurosurgery
Pediatrics
Pediatric Surgery
OB/GYN
Ophthalmology
Gastroenterology

Tenwek Gastroenterology

Left to right: Drs. Burgert, Hallett, and Mwachiro.

The current endoscopy/gastroenterology program at Tenwek was advanced by Dr. Steve Burgert who became a full-time medical missionary to Tenwek in 2009. Steve retired in 2022. Endoscopists are trained in two-year Endoscopy/Research Fellowships. Dr. Michael Mwachiro, assumed the Tenwek Endoscopy Directorship in 2017. He is the first Kenyan National to take on this important administrative and teaching role at Tenwek Hospital.

Dr. Jeffrey Hallett, a passionate supporter of the endoscopy/gastroenterology program at Tenwek, currently serves as Friends of Tenwek Gastroenterology Champion.

Short-term medical missionary expatriates are always a welcome part of the development of the endoscopy program. Currently, Dr. Mwachiro is receiving advanced training in ERCP techniques from short-term visitors. EUS is coming soon. The program continues to generate original research in the fields of epidemiology and oncology.

In this video, Dr. Hallett and two colleagues talk about their March 2021 visit to Tenwek.

Daily Responsibilities of a Visiting Endoscopist

During a short-term medical mission to Tenwek Hospital, a gastroenterologist/endoscopist would be expected to report at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, for participation in morning report and devotions. Attending level insights and teaching is always appreciated.

At 9 a.m., help is needed in the Endoscopy Theater. Monday through Friday, a queue of patients from a service population of over 600,000 reports to the Endoscopy Theater for outpatient consultation and endoscopy services.

Endoscopy-Surgery-for-WEBThere is a preponderance of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus and stenting extends life in these patients. It is not unusual to place 3-5 esophageal stents in a typical day. The Endoscopy staff is very experienced in esophageal stent placement and will assist a visiting endoscopist to learn the “Tenwek technique” for this procedure. ERCP skill and teaching is much appreciated and performing 1-2 ERCPs per week is not unusual when that service is available. However, it is not a requirement that short-term endoscopists perform ERCPs.

Hallett-at-Computer-for-WEBIn addition to working the endoscopy queue, outpatient GI consultations are seen by endoscopy staff with input from the attending physician. Inpatient consultations are frequently needed and attending physician input is sought as appropriate. Translation services are always available and language barriers do not seem to pose a significant problem. Each person visiting endoscopy is offered prayer and a Bible in their language, as well as pastoral follow-up when appropriate.

Lunch typically is from 1-2 p.m., with the day usually concluding between 4 and 5 p.m. Short-term endoscopy missionaries usually stay at Tenwek 2-6 weeks with the average being 3-4 weeks. We are asked to participate in the internal medicine call schedule for one or two weeknights per week and one weekend per month. This consists of staffing hospital admissions presented by interns by phone, and being present for (but not necessarily performing).

Department Equipment

Tenwek EquipmentTenwek Endoscopy is well-equipped to serve its patient population with therapeutic upper endoscopy, PEG placement, colonoscopy and ERCP. Almost all of the procedures are currently performed with conscious sedation, and in the next year, additional endoscopes, monitors and gurneys are anticipated to arrive. This will allow Tenwek Endoscopy to consistently run two endoscopy rooms simultaneously when staffing permits.

Department Staff

Endoscopy Docs TenwekDedicated Nursing Officers and Endoscopy Technicians staff the Endoscopy Theater. They are well-versed in endoscopy care and fluent in English and the local languages. They are invested in the Christ-centered care of their patients. They know how to use a visitor’s knowledge and skills so efficiently, that he or she will become a valued member of the team right away. Ancillary and research staffs also are part of the Endoscopy Theater team. Chaplain services are always nearby to help promote the life-changing gospel of Jesus to all.

Learn more about visiting Tenwek
    Medical Specialties
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Endoscopy-Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Neurosurgery
  • OB/GYN
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Pediatrics
  • Physiotherapy
  • Special Needs Clinic

Endoscopy / Gastroenterology Champion

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Contact Jeffery Hallett, MD
jeffreylanehallett@me.com

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If you would like to make a financial gift to help in the development of the Endoscopy/Gastroenterology program at Tenwek, please use the button below to open a secure, online form.
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Tenwek Hospital Mission

tenwek-hospital-logoTenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.

Friends of Tenwek Mission

Friends of Tenwek is an independent 501c3 non-profit charitable organization growing an actively-engaged global community to empower Tenwek Hospital to provide excellent compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry and training for service through capacity-building, financial resources and spiritual support.

Designation of Gifts

Friends of Tenwek Inc. (FOT) sets meaningful and achievable fundraising goals in support of Tenwek Hospital. When the gifts received for a designated project or program exceed the identified need or fall so short that the project cannot be fulfilled, the FOT Board of Directors will use its discretion to redirect the funds to another, similar area of need at Tenwek Hospital.

 

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