The ENT-HNS Clinic was originally known as the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (EENT) Section of the Department of General Surgery in 1915, back when the hospital was once known as Davao Regional Hospital.
By 1984, this Section became a separate department, apart from the General Surgery, of the renamed Davao Regional Medical and Training Center.
This department has a 4-year ENT-HNS residency training program, first accredited by the Board of PBO-HNS Inc. on December 3, 1998.
Vision
We shall be an academically competent, globally-oriented and socially responsible center for ENT-HNS in the BIMP-EAGA region.
Mission
- We will bring together an assembly of committed otolaryngologists.
- We will provide comprehensive and dynamic residency training program set forth by the Philippine Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
- We will continuously interlink with other institutions both local and foreign for updates on the different subspecialties and disciplines in ORL – HNS.
- We will interact with other agencies to make the services of the specialty socially-relevant and accessible.
- We will emphasize research as a tool for innovation and evidence-based on medical practice.
Staff
Administrative Staff/Officers
| Pilar Mynthia B. Vicente, MD, FPSO-HNS | Department Chairman |
| J Gabriel C. De Boria, MD, FPSO-HNS | Training Officer |
Active Consultants
| Gil A. Yarra, MD, FPSO-HNS | Christian S. Trinidad, MD, FPSO-HNS |
| Christine O. Dayanghirang, MD, FPSO-HNS | Joseph E. Cachuella, MD, FPSO-HNS |
Visiting Consultants
| Raul Jerry Q. Isaguirre, MD, FPSO-HNS | Danilo R. Legita, MD, FPSO-HNS |
| Jose Raindrop S. Embate, MD, FPSO-HNS | Arthur Samuel Salvado, MD, FPSO-HNS |
| Gleno Lou Q. Llamera, MD, FPSO-HNS | Duane L. Salud, MD, FPSO-HNS |
| Bendatu A. Dalandang, MD DA FPSO-HNS | Gilnore E. Samonte, MD, FPSO-HNS |
| Mohammad Ariff A. Bagundali, MD, FPSO-HNS | |
Residents
| Chris Robinson D. Laganao, MD |
| Nikolo Ariel M. Ansaldo, MD | Donnie Jan L. Segocio, MD |
| Diraj Giri, MD | Paula Luz G. Caballero, MD |
| Marian F. Salangsang, MD | Xirxiz Vin C. Parilla, MD |
| Ivabelle M. Ducto, MD | Zoila Eljonem E. Espa, MD |
Clinical Services
| Outpatient Services | Description | Schedule |
| OPD Consultation | - Caters to patients in need of ear, nose and throat care. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
| Excision Biopsy | - Minor surgery involving the complete removal of the abnormal area. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Incision Biopsy | - Minor surgery involving the partial removal of small tissue from the abnormal area. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Incision and Drainage | - Minor surgical procedure of relieving the affected area of pus fluid or pressure through lancing. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Tympanostomy Ventilation Tube Insertion | - Minor surgical procedure of ventilating the middle ear area and prevent accumulation of fluid. - Caters to patients with ear infection caused by fluid buildup. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Polypectomy | - Minor surgical procedure of removing the polyp. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Removal of Foreign Body | - Minor surgical procedure of removing an object accidentally lodged in the external ear canal. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Tuesday |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy | - Diagnostic procedure examining lumps and bumps, particularly in the neck and thyroid area. | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm weekdays |
| Head and Neck Endoscopy | - Diagnostic procedure that involves viewing the interior cavities of the head and neck area. | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm weekdays |
| Pure Tone Audiometry | - Diagnostic procedure that assesses the patient’s hearing threshold. | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm weekdays |
| Neonatal Newborn Hearing Screening | - Diagnostic procedure assessing the hearing threshold of newborn infants. | |
Inpatient Services
| Inpatient Services | Description | Schedule |
| Emergency Room Services | - Caters to patients in need of primary care for acute/urgent/emergency medical cases | 24/7 |
| Ear Surgery | - Major surgical procedure for treatment of conductive hearing loss, persistent ear infection, unhealed perforated ear drums, congenital defects and tumors. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
| Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | - Major surgical procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | - Major surgical procedure focused on repairing defects to reconstruct a normal function and appearance. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
| Thyroidectomy | - Major surgical procedure involving complete or partial removal of the thyroid gland. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
| Head and Neck Cancer Surgery | - Major surgical procedure specialized in treating cancer within the areas of the head and the neck. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
| Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery | - Major surgical procedure focused on repairing severe injury to the jaw and face caused by physical force or presence of foreign objects. | 7:00 am onwards Monday to Friday |
Specialty Clinic Referral
| Specialty Clinic Referral | Description | Schedule |
| Head and Neck Oncology | - Specializes in dealing with cancer in the head and neck area. | 8:00 to 9:00 am Monday and Tuesday |
| Ear and Vertigo | - Specializes in dealing with imbalance due to problems of the inner ear. | 9:00 am Saturday |
| Sinus and Sleep | - Specializes in dealing with problems of sleeping due to sinus infections or allergies. | 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Thursday |
| Cleft and Reconstruction | - Specializes in reconstructive surgery due to congenital facial deformity. | 10:00 am Friday |
| Maxillofacial Trauma | - Specializes in the repair of the injury to the jaw and face region. | 9:00 am Wednesday |
| Broncho-esophagology | - Specializes in dealing with swallowing and airway disorders. | 8:00 am Wednesday |
