Our Story

MEDIC CORPS

Our Story: Responding When It Matters Most.

MEDIC CORPS began in 2013 as a disaster response team providing medical support after Typhoon Yolanda devastated the Philippines. That experience opened our eyes to the urgent need for emergency medical care and reliable response systems during major disasters.

By 2017, our team of cross-trained pilots expanded our efforts, deploying aircraft and trained responders to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These missions proved that aviation is one of our most valuable tools for search, rescue, and medical transport.

In 2018, we partnered with BRTTH (Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital) and regional governments in the Philippines to develop the country’s first advanced 911 system and emergency trauma center, modeled after the U.S. This pilot program is designed to be replicated in developing countries worldwide, improving disaster response where it’s needed most.

Since then, MEDIC CORPS has responded to a cascade of global crises, including the conflict in Ukraine, the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that claimed over 55,000 lives, the water crises following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, the catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, the wildfires in Los Angeles, and the recent earthquake in Southeast Asia. In each case, we’ve worked tirelessly to restore communications for emergency services and bolster the infrastructure communities need to recover and rebuild.

LEADERSHIP

OUR STAFF

Directors

Dr. E. Elias Gollapalli, DO

Medical Director

Dr. Esli Elias Gollapalli, D.O., a Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate, trained in Emergency Medicine at Oakwood/Beaumont Health Systems in Michigan. Since 2011, he has practiced in Lansing, serving at Sparrow Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Michigan State University Emergency Residency Program. He also trains residents at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo and works at Eaton Rapids Medical Center. Board-certified and licensed in 9 states, Dr. Gollapalli is passionate about medical missions. He lives in Holt, Michigan, with his wife Rosie and their 3 children, enjoying travel, reading, sports, and supporting the Michigan State Spartans.

Nathan Bates

Director of Operations

Nathan serves as the Chief of Operations for Medic Corps. A skilled commercial pilot for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, he is also a certified flight instructor, SCUBA diver, and rescue specialist. With extensive experience in emergency services, Nathan has worked as a first responder, firefighter, and law enforcement officer. He resides in Arkansas with his wife, Esther, and their daughter, Kenna and son Graham

John Duggar

Director of Business

John launched his career in emergency services as a Fireman and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with the Fire Department. After aiding in international crises, he advanced his skills, becoming a rescue specialist, commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and Law Enforcement Officer. John also serves as CEO of Natural State Environmental Services. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife, Abbie, and their children, Gracie and Charlie.