
Together,
We Can Change Lives

Bringing Hope,
One Surgery at a Time

Changing Futures with
Compassionate Care
Our Story
Transforming lives with free reconstructive surgeries


Interface website memorial tribute for Ben Illum MD
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our cherished friend and esteemed colleague, Dr Ben Illum MD, who tragically passed away this past weekend (January 2025).
Our hearts go out to his family, colleagues and the many, many people lucky enough to be called “friend” by Ben.
Changing Lives, One Surgery at a Time

What We Do
We currently travel to Mexicali twice a year. The number of major operations performed ranges from 50 to 75 per trip. Our primary focus is cleft lip and palate repair, but we also perform correction of hand and ear deformities, burn reconstruction, and other congenital and acquired deformities.
In each of our locations where we work, we are sponsored by the Secretary of Health for that state and work with the local plastic surgeons or pediatric surgeons. Our team members vary each trip, as we have a devoted talent bank of over 250 volunteers who travel with us at various times.

Procedures Offered
- Hand and ear deformities
- Burn reconstructions
- Facial and craniofacial deformities
Our Mission
Interface Kids is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Mexico by providing free, life-changing reconstructive surgeries. Our all-volunteer team of medical professionals has one goal: to ensure that no child is left without the care they deserve.

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