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A vision to improve surgery, eliminate pain

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On Sept. 16, 2009, Children's National Hospital announced the creation of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, made possible by a $150 million gift from the government of Abu Dhabi.

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Anthony Sandler, MD Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief
Joseph E. Robert Jr., Center for Surgical Care

Julia FInkel

Julia Finkel, MD Anesthesiologist
Acute Pain Specialist, Sheikh Zayed Research Faculty

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Around Thanksgiving during her sophomore year of high school, Katheryn felt like throwing up after dinner. She began to throw up regularly, but frustratingly didn't know why. After seeing multiple doctors, Katheryn was finally diagnosed correctly. 

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