IAOMAI
/EE-AH’-OM-AHEE/

Iaomai Medical Ministries is based on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The Scripture describes the ministry of Jesus as a compassionate outpouring of the love of God on the sick and impoverished. The word “physician” comes from the Greek “iatros,” and the verbal form of the word is “iaomai,” meaning, to heal and to cure. “Iaomai,“ which sounds like “ee-ah-o-my,” was used in Scripture for physical healing as well as healing of the soul. This is the distinct emphasis of Iaomai Medical Ministries: to share the love of God in a practical way to those most in need through the gift of modern medicine.

Mission

Iaomai Medical Ministries exists to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to underserved people around the world through the gift of advanced healthcare..

Vision

Provide healing to underserved people around the world using health care services and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Offer an opportunity for volunteers and healthcare professionals to use their gifts and talents in the service of others.

Facilitate for our volunteers the life changing impact that comes through serving others.

Encourage and empower other mission organizations to utilize Iaomai’s ministry model around the world.

Standards

Our Purpose
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to underserved people around the world through the gift of advanced healthcare.

Our Program
To provide comprehensive, whole-person care regardless of circumstance, status or religion and to facilitate a life changing missions experience for our volunteers.

Our Promise
To serve with compassion and conviction while maintaining absolute financial and moral integrity.

Our Practice
To provide whole person care wherever the opportunity arises; delivering medical outreach to the world community; creating venues for health care professionals and volunteers to serve; sharing the good news of a loving God as demonstrated by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ—these are the goals of the leadership, volunteers, and supporters of Iaomai Medical Ministries.

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Sean J. Burgess
President/Founder

Mr. Burgess is President and CEO of Iaomai Medical Ministries.

Mr. Burgess has served medically for over 20 years and specializes in strategic planning, operations management and leading continuous improvement initiatives in the medical industry. His professional career began in research where he spent a decade on projects ranging from molecular pathology to point-of-care testing. He is a graduate in multiple science disciplines from the University of California at Davis and the University of California at San Diego.

Mr. Burgess oversees the strategic direction and implementation of Iaomai‘s mission and vision. He is a founder and has been serving since its inception in 2008.

Pastor Levi Paul Guevara
Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling

Pastor Guevara graduated from Vanguard University in 1987 with a degree in Pastoral Ministries. He has spent more than 35 years in church development, leadership training and volunteer recruitment with a focus on Women and Children’s Outreach.

Since 2008, Pastor Guevara has played an integral role in Iaomai Medical Ministries as an advisor and counsel to leadership. His hope is to empower volunteers so that together we can reach and impact families for Christ around the world.

Cortney Eakin, M.D.
Director of Women's Health and Advocacy

Dr. Eakin graduated from the University of California at San Diego and pursued her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. She joined Iaomai Medical Ministries in 2008 as project manager, serving an integral role in leadership and team development. While completing her residency in Ob/Gyn at Creighton University – Phoenix she continued to pursue her passion of medical outreach by establishing a cervical cancer screening and treatment program in Cameroon.

In 2015, Dr. Eakin became Iaomai’s Director of Women’s Health and Advocacy. Her hope is that together we can have a worldwide impact in women’s healthcare.

Robert K. Beck M.D.
Director of Medical and Surgical Operations

Dr. Beck is a graduate of Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo and UAG School of Medicine. After completing his residency at Tufts Medical School Boston in Otolaryngology, he joined the medical missions field serving in Kenya, Honduras, Israel, and Guatemala. Dr. Beck was also a first responder in Katrina, treating and operating on the injured.

In 2008, Dr. Beck joined Iaomai as Medical Director of Surgical Operations. Dr. Beck’s purpose is simple: to serve the Lord by organizing medical outreaches and performing surgical operations.

Sean J. Burgess
President/Founder

Mr. Burgess is President and CEO of Iaomai Medical Ministries.

Mr. Burgess has served medically for over 20 years and specializes in strategic planning, operations management and leading continuous improvement initiatives in the medical industry. His professional career began in research where he spent a decade on projects ranging from molecular pathology to point-of-care testing. He is a graduate in multiple science disciplines from the University of California at Davis and the University of California at San Diego.

Mr. Burgess oversees the strategic direction and implementation of Iaomai‘s mission and vision. He is a founder and has been serving since its inception in 2008.

May L. Harris, J.D.
Founder

A graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000, Mrs. Harris has worked in the nonprofit sector for over a decade, and currently provides legal, leadership and management consulting services to exempt organizations throughout the region. Mrs. Harris is For Purpose Law Group’s founder and managing attorney. Mrs. Harris also holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego.

Brian C. Tucker, M.D.R.
Founder

A graduate of Wheaton College and Pepperdine Law School, Mr. Tucker served as Vice President for Charles Schwab & Co. before founding Tucker Development Group and Punta Brava Golf & Ocean Club. Mr. Tucker has been consistently involved in missions to underserved areas in Latin America since the early 90’s and holds a Master’s degree in Dispute Resolutions.

Paul Wagner, M.D., FACP FAAHPM
Founder

A graduate of the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine and board certified in both Internal Medicine and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Wagner has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. He also holds a Master’s degree in Theology and Ethics from Trinity Theological Seminary.