Anne Walker, M.D. will be the Medical Director for the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2025. Dr. Anne is an emergency physician in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a wilderness medicine physician.
She is passionate about the field of wilderness medicine and completed a wilderness medicine fellowship at Stanford University as well as a Diploma of mountain medicine at the University of New Mexico. She cherishes her time outdoors and enjoys hiking, climbing, trail running and skiing. She has previously been on the medical teams at the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2018, the Namib Race (Namibia) 2019, the Special Edition of RacingThePlanet: Georgia 2022 and the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2023.
Nicole MANSFIELD
Physician
United States
Nicky Mansfield, M.D. is an Emergency Medicine Physician and Wilderness Medicine Fellow at the University of New Mexico. She studied at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at the Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Dr Nicky was a member of the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2018 medical team. The Gobi March (Mongolia) 2025 will be her second race as a member of the medical team.
Hirotaka NAKAGAWA
Physician
United States
Hiro Nakagawa, M.D. is currently a PGY-4 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation chief resident at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Dr. Nakagawa has graduated from his residency program and started a one year Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of California, Davis last July 2024. He is very interested in mass event coverage and would love to be part of a RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon. Dr. Hiro has served in numerous sports event coverages including the following: Provided coverage for various sporting events for the Tufts University varsity teams under supervision of Dr. Shane Davis, a sports medicine trained physiatrist, including 4 games of men’s ice hockey and 1 game of men’s lacrosse as well as 3 days of college training room support. •Worked with athletic trainers at Austin Preparatory School to provide sideline coverage for 2 games of boys’ football, 1 game of boys’ soccer, 1 game of girls’ field hockey and 1 game of girls’ volleyball. •Provided sideline coverage for events hosted by Special Olympics including 2 days of flag football (8 games total), 1 day of soccer tournament (2 games total) and 1 day of pickleball tournament. •Provided medical coverage for the 2021 Boston Marathon. We are excited to work with Dr. Hiro at the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2025.
Meganna MARTIN
Medical Doctor
United States
Meggie Martin, M.D. is an Emergency Medicine doctor in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a Fellow in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. She is passionate about adventure and endurance sports, and wilderness medicine. She has previously volunteered with the New Jersey Search and Rescue team, lifeguarded in Japan, and currently volunteers at the California Academy of Sciences as an aquarium scuba diver. Dr Meggie spends most of her time outside of work in the outdoors, skiing, hiking, backpacking and training for triathlons, recently completing her first Ironman 70.3. Dr. Meggie was a member of the Namib Race (Namibia) 2019 medical team, and is excited to be back for the Gobi March!
Asahi HOSSAIN
Emergency Medicine Physician
United States
Asahi Maksura Hossain, MD, is an Emergency Medicine physician at University Health Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, with specialized training in wilderness medicine. With a deep passion for nature, adventure, and global experiences, she has built a career that combines medical expertise with a love for outdoor endurance events. Growing up in Japan with Bangladeshi roots, she developed a strong appreciation for cultural exchange and community-building through sports and travel.
In 2025, she will be part of the medical team at the Gobi March in Mongolia, providing essential medical support to participants in one of the world’s most challenging races. She is committed to ensuring competitors receive the best possible care in the extreme conditions of the desert while contributing to the camaraderie and excitement that define this unique event.
Her journey through medicine has been shaped by a dedication to both emergency care and adventure, having pursued specialized training in wilderness medicine to prepare for medical challenges in remote environments. She looks forward to connecting with fellow athletes, race organizers, and volunteers, sharing experiences, and supporting the success of the event.
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