How it all started...
We are David and Barbara Swan, both retired physicians, and co-founders of Del Rey Medico. We first traveled to Dominican Republic with Meeting God in Missions (MGM) in 2016 as members of a group from Sewickley Presbyterian Church. This was our first medical mission trip together.
For several years, we ran pop-up clinics in villages in the sugarcane fields. After the first year, we did these in conjunction with a Dominican doctor. We came to realize that these were not the most effective way to provide medical care. We now encourage patients to be seen at the clinic. Our village visits are geared toward much needed health education.
For several years, we ran pop-up clinics in villages in the sugarcane fields. After the first year, we did these in conjunction with a Dominican doctor. We came to realize that these were not the most effective way to provide medical care. We now encourage patients to be seen at the clinic. Our village visits are geared toward much needed health education.
Our partner . . .
Del Rey Medico began as part of Del Rey Ministries, an organization that supports and trains pastors in the same area of Dominican Republic. In 2023, we began the process of establishing a separate non-profit in the US. Del Rey Medico received approval as a 501(c)3 from the IRS in 2025. We also have a sister organization, Fundacion Medicos Del Rey, in the Dominican Republic.
We continue to work very closely with Del Rey Ministries and its pastors. Our doctors prioritize providing care to Del Rey villages, and coordinate with the pastor in each village. And we always include a prayer station in our visits to villages. If you would like to learn more about Del Rey Ministries, visit http://delreyministries.org
We continue to work very closely with Del Rey Ministries and its pastors. Our doctors prioritize providing care to Del Rey villages, and coordinate with the pastor in each village. And we always include a prayer station in our visits to villages. If you would like to learn more about Del Rey Ministries, visit http://delreyministries.org
Expanding the vision...
For many years, we supported a clinic in Margarita. A second clinic, located in Consuelo, was added in 2023. This clinic is staffed by Dr Gavina Quinterio. Consuelo is a less rural area, but still home to many people who lack access to routine medical care. We are no longer supporting the Margarita clinic, but remain very active in our work in Consuelo. We are praying God will lead us to a second physician so we can expand our services to more people.
Since we retired in 2021, we have been able to travel to DR more frequently. We meet annually with the staff in DR to plan and strategize for the upcoming year. Our mission trips concentrate on providing much-needed medical education to Dominicans. We hold health education expos in the bateys and the clinics. We also identify those who need ongoing medical care and connect them with one of the clinics.
Since we retired in 2021, we have been able to travel to DR more frequently. We meet annually with the staff in DR to plan and strategize for the upcoming year. Our mission trips concentrate on providing much-needed medical education to Dominicans. We hold health education expos in the bateys and the clinics. We also identify those who need ongoing medical care and connect them with one of the clinics.
Where we are headed...
Thus far, all our trips have been in conjunction with Del Rey Ministries and Meeting God in Missions. We would like to host a vision trip in 2027 and invite interested individuals to participate in the medical mission of Del Rey Medico. We are in the process of purchasing equipment so we can provide basic laboratory services in the clinic. We would also like to be able to provide dental services on a monthly basis. Finally, we are exploring electronic health records in order to facilitate communication between clinics.
