About Us
Surgery on Sunday is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizationthat provides essential outpatient procedures at no cost to income-eligible individuals who are either uninsured or under-insured and do not qualify for federal or state assistance. It was the first program of its kind in the United States.
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Providing free surgical services was a calling. Making healthcare accessible to those in need without any financial burden.
Founder
Dr. Andrew Moore, II, a prominent plastic surgeon in Lexington, had harbored a longstanding aspiration that finally materialized as the program. Over his impressive span of almost four decades serving the community, Dr. Moore and his brothers had compassionately aided numerous individuals who found themselves caught in the gaps of accessible healthcare services. These were people who earned just enough to disqualify them from assistance, yet lacked the financial means to make surgical procedures a viable option. During the early stages of his career, Dr. Moore could easily secure free surgical services for these individuals by simply requesting that the hospital waive the expenses for the patients. His unwavering mission was to ensure that the working poor could access outpatient services that would otherwise elude them due to financial limitations. However, as the healthcare landscape evolved, the feasibility of providing such surgeries gradually faded away.
At our facility, we are dedicated to surpassing the expectations of our patients. We understand the importance of providing exceptional care and ensuring that each individual’s needs and desires are met with utmost attention and compassion.
Through our unwavering commitment, we continuously strive to go above and beyond. Surgery on Sunday is fortunate to have unwavering support from many organizations within the community that enable us to keep our procedure costs low.
Through their collective wisdom and unwavering dedication, our Board of Directors empowers us to make informed decisions, navigate challenges, and achieve our overarching goals while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Through their collective wisdom and unwavering dedication, our Board of Directors empowers us to make informed decisions, navigate challenges, and achieve our overarching goals while upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
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Our Story
The cornerstone of the program is that all individuals providing care and operating the program are volunteers, with the exception of a full-time executive director and a part-time volunteer coordinator. Currently, there are nearly 300volunteers that contribute to the program and provide care for our patients including: surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, surgicaltechs and administrative personnel. To date, volunteers have donated more than100,000 hours of service in providing nearly 6,000 surgeries since inception, with that number growing monthly.
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Meet the team
Allow us to introduce our exceptional staff, a team of talented professionals who are at the heart of our organization. Comprised of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, our staff brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and dedication to their respective roles. From our compassionate medical practitioners to our skilled support staff, each member plays a vital part in delivering exceptional care and service to our valued patients. United by a shared commitment to excellence, our staff embodies our organization’s values and works tirelessly to ensure that every individual’s needs are met with the utmost compassion, skill, and attention. Get to know the incredible individuals who make up our team, and discover the exceptional care that awaits you.
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Awards
Accomplishments, achievements and accreditations:
- First program of its kind in the United States
- Dr. Andy Moore was named the 2015 Muhammad Ali Kentucky Humanitarian of the Year Award for founding Surgery on Sunday
- Classy Award Finalist, 2012
- Republic Bank, We Care Award Finalists, 2010, 2011 and 2012
- Dr. Andy Moore, Person of the Week ABC World News with Diane Sawyer
- People Magazine, Heroes Among Us Article, 2010
- CNN Hero of the Year Nominee, 2010
- Red Cross Hero of the Year, 2009
- American College of Physicians Outstanding Volunteer Physician, 2009
- United Way of the Bluegrass Non Profit of the Year Award, 2007
- Have provided nearly 5,700 individuals with surgery at no cost
Our Financials
Surgery on Sunday is thankful to have many individual and corporate partners who provide financial support and in-kind donations. These generous giftenable Surgery on Sunday to operate on a very tight budget. With only twopaid employees – a full-time executive director and a part-time volunteer coordinator – we are able to provide surgeries at an average cost of $1,500.
By providing outpatient procedures at a fraction of the average cost ($10-15,000), we are able to treat manypatients in need. Our main goal when caring for patients is to rid them of disease and pain without a financial burden. If not for our program, many of these individuals would suffer for years or receive care at an emergency room with a massive hospital bill that can never be paid.
Our Goals
The long-term goal of Surgery on Sunday is to help communities across the country expand the Surgery on Sunday model. One such program isSurgery on Sunday Louisville. Each location operates independently.
