Author Archives: Everest ER

Busy Busy! We have seen well over 200 patients so far, 130 of those have been Nepali. We have sent 8 patients down for further care by helicopter plus a number who have walked down for faster recovery (these walking … Continued

Base camp is growing by the day, and we’ve seen 101 patients in the clinic so far. As climbers advance to higher camps, we expect to see more.  Holding with our experience (and mission!) 61 (60%) of our patients have … Continued

Happy Nepali New Year from Everest ER! Our fabulous and talented chef, Phinjo delighted us with a special cake today to celebrate the beginning of 2074. The clinic is off to a good start; we’ve seen about 50 patients so … Continued

Dr Freer talked with Dr Drew Pinsky on his Weekly Infusion podcast today, speaking about wilderness medicine, the Everest ER, and the Wongchu Sherpa Memorial Hospital project.  Have a listen! Dr. Luanne Freer

An Interview with Chhiri Sherpa