The Department of Anesthesiology was established as an accredited training department in 1940 by the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology and the Accreditation Committee of the Department of Health. It has a 3-year residency program in the field of Clinical Anesthesiology, including cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation, intensive care and therapy, and pain management for the specialists in training.
Vision
A society that envisions the Filipino anesthesiologists as world class professionals pursuing the Philippine Anesthesiologist’s mission with a deep sense of fulfilment and pride.
Mission
To promote and maintain a community of responsible anesthesiologists who can practice safe and quality anesthesia care in the pursuit of serving the interests of its members, their patients and the nation.
Staff
Administrative Staff/Officers
| Helen A. Gabaton, MD, FPBA | Department Chair |
| Tutti Paul G. Fuentes, MD, FPBA | Training Officer |
Consultants
| Ceasar U. Sy, MD, FPBA | Felipe V. Villarosa Jr. Md, FPBA |
| Joy R. Lamanosa, MD, FPBA | John F. Gomez, MD, FPBA |
| Ricardo G. Cuenco Jr., FPBA | Eugene Lee L. Barinaga, MD, FPBA |
| Marc G. Gaurino, FPBA | Jude Khalyl C. Ramas, FPBA |
| Philip Valencia, MD, FPBA | Dahlia S. Arancel, MD, FPBA |
| Dante Pio Palabyab, MD, FPBA | Virgil P. Miras, MD, FPBA |
| Ernesto V. Mabunga, MD, FPBA | Maria Karla D. Lei, MD, FPBA |
Junior Consultants
| Grace Jehan Guiani, MD | Manuel Gonzaga, MD, FPBA |
| Edmund Dante Miraflores, MD, FPBA | May Anne Plarisan, MD |
| Martha Montano, MD | Kenn Hussein Mamontauan, MD |
| Swift Banzon, MD | Christine Mariejoy Eballe, MD |
| Caezar Ryan Malintad, MD | Iris Duy, MD |
Ambulatory Surgery Unit Assignee
| Minzaide D. Usman, MD | Christine Mae D. Santos, MD |
Residents
| John Pascual Gocela, MD | Chief Residents |
| Marie Clar E. Hernandez, MD | Chief Residents |
| Jake Lester C. Isaga, MD | Rammys A. Mamainte, MD |
Department Secretary
Emely L. Banudan
Clinical Services
| Services | Description | Schedule |
| Neuraxial Anesthesia | - Introduction of anesthetic medication into the spine (epidural) or into the cerebrospinal fluid. - Type of regional anesthesia commonly used on patients in labor & childbirth and for pain relief after surgery of the lung, upper abdomen and lower extremities. | 24/7 |
| General Anesthesia | - Introduction of several drugs in different routes (e.g. intravenous or inhalation) as medications for amnesia, analgesia, muscle paralysis, and sedation. - Induces controlled reversible state of unconsciousness for patients undergoing treatment. | 24/7 |
| Peripheral Nerve Blocks | - Involves injection of local anesthetics to a nerve or bundle of nerves to block pain sensations on a specific body area. - Type of regional anesthesia most commonly used in surgery on the arms and hands, legs and feet, or the face. | 24/7 |
| Monitored Anesthesia Care | - A planned procedure that includes sedation and analgesia while the patient undergoes local anesthesia. | 24/7 |
| Pediatric Anesthesia | - A subspecialty of anesthesiology dealing with anesthesia of neonates, infants and children up to 12 years of age. | 24/7 |
| Pain Management | - Involves both acute and chronic pain management services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. | 24/7 |
Schedule
| Department Office Hours | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
| Daily Morning Endorsements | 6:30 am to 7:15 am weekends 8:00 am Saturday |
| CT Scan - Monitored Anesthesia Care / IV Sedation | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday |
| Ophthalmology Elective Cases | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday |
| Pain Clinic / Pre-operative Anesthesia Clearance | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm weekdays |
Services Coverage
- Anesthesia for Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Anesthesia for General Surgery
- Anesthesia for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Vascular Surgery
- Anesthesia for Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery
- Anesthesia for Neurosurgery
- Anesthesia for Urology
- Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery
- Anesthesia for Opthalmology
- Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic Surgery
- Ambulatory Anesthesia
- Colorectal Surgery Anesthesia
- Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Anesthesia provided at Alternate Sites/ Monitored Anesthesia Care
- CT Scan
- Endoscopy Unit
- MRI Unit
- Cath Lab
- ERCP Unit
- Bronchoscopy Unit
