Medical Advisory Board

Item: SaveaLife.com
Rating: 4.8
Author: Ronald Fernandez

Our Save a Life Initiative Medical Advisory Board are experts in the research and medical fields providing ongoing guidance and contribution that strengthen our team and mission.

Our trusted medical advisors, researchers and educators are the voice of our foundation, and have become an integral part of our mission.

Douglas L Burbella, MD

Dr. Douglas Burbella brings over 35 years of medical knowledge and experience to our team. As a missionary medical doctor, Dr. Burbella has worked abroad in various hostile environments such as in Iraq, India and Africa.

James L. Clark

James L. Clark is co-founder of Boots on the Ground, an international nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans and qualified civilians to provide in-field emergency and primary medical care in underserved areas of the world.

Harry Owens Jr., MD, MIM

A veteran of medicine, Dr. Harry Owens brings decades of medical and volunteer experience to our mission. He has worked in remote areas of the world such as the Alaskan Arctic, East African jungles and the Middle East.

Parag V Patel, DO

Motivated by his desire to alleviate poverty and help his birth country of Kenya, Dr. Patel’s accomplishments, expertise, and dedicated pursuit of world health are only some of the reasons the Save a Life Advisory Board is excited to have him as a member.

Erin Nasrallah

Erin Nasrallah dedicates her abilities to improving the quality of life for people across the globe, making her a perfect fit for the Save a Life Advisory Board.

Shahram Bayanati, MD

Dr. Shahram Bayanati is a board-certified physician from Iran, now based in Canada, and he brings over 20 years of medical expertise to the Board. His primary focus is on emergency cardiology.

Ryan Knobovitch

Ryan Knobovitch is an MD candidate and Chief Medical Educator of the Disque Foundation who is passionately committed to exploring innovative methods for improving the delivery of and access to medical education.

George Miller, M.Ed., NRP

George Miller, M.Ed., NRP has devoted 35+ years of his life providing emergency care to the sick and injured as an International flight paramedic and flight training officer.

Eric Hall

Eric Hall is the founder of EH Design & Consulting, a digital marketing and development company. He has worked in the digital arena for over 30 years with special emphasis in working in the non-profit sector.

Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard has been a dedicated contributor to the Disque Foundation for over a decade, bringing a unique blend of creative design, analytical thinking, and extensive organizational insight to support its mission.

Ihab John Ibrahim, MD

Dr. Ihab John Ibrahim, brings decades of medical experience, a deep passion for saving lives, and a personal commitment to ensuring others are prepared to respond in critical moments.

Karl Disque, D.O. RPH

Dr. Karl “Fritz” Disque is the Executive Director of the Disque Foundation, is a board certified physician, practicing anesthesiologist, and social entrepreneur.

Alex Gutierrez, CRNA

Alex Gutierrez, CRNA, joined Disque Foundation as Director in 2024, bringing a deep passion for education, healthcare, and service to underserved communities to further our mission of global impact.