Meet Mr. Phea

Phea has worked at CSC for 12 years. A normal day for him consists of pre-surgery consultations, new patient visits, and then follow-up with patients who have been discharged. Physical therapy is an integral part of post-surgical care and healing. After a major surgery, many patients at CSC will need physical therapy to restore mobility and minimize pain. Phea works closely with the surgeons pre-operatively, then with the patients post-operatively, because many of the surgical procedures will still require weeks of rehabilitation with a physiotherapist after the operation to ensure success.

He shared: “I like working with the patients who are amputees. When we can help them and fit them with a prosthetic, it gives them hope.”

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.