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Who We Are

POP Is A Non-profit 501c3 Organization Dedicated To Improving Pediatric Orthopedic Care In Developing Nations.

Every year we travel to the third world with a team of US medical experts (doctors, nurses, physician assistants and technologists) and perform free scoliosis (crooked back) surgeries on impoverished children. Currently, we are focusing our efforts in Santiago, Dominican Republic. One of our mission’s priorities is the education of the local doctors and medical staff.

Our official name is:

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC PROJECT, INC.

Our officers:

Madelyn M. Stazzone, MD (President and Executive Director)*

Enrico J. Stazzone, MD (Vice-President)*

Rich Nigro*

Beth Seebeck, RN (Secretary)

Phineas P. Oren MD  (Treasurer)

Tara Brugh (Director of Fundraising & Special Events)

Anna Parsons (Director of Marketing)  

*Board Members  

Our address:

Pediatric Orthopedic Project, Inc.
PO Box 4231 Carmel, IN


POP is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c )3 non-profit organization, our EIN/Tax ID is: 47-1109688
POP has obtained Bronze-level recognition from GuideStar, but are going for Gold!