CHRISTINE CARMELLE ESPLANA
Zamboanga City
Summary
Board-certified in Thoracic and General Surgery, practicing surgeon in the Zamboanga Peninsula, southernmost region in Mindanao. Dedication lies in providing high-quality surgical care to individuals lacking access to quality medical services. Focus on performing minimally invasive procedures to minimize recovery time and enhance patient outcomes. Prioritizes patient well-being through a compassionate approach, ensuring they receive utmost care and attention they deserve.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Thoracic Surgeon
.
01.2020 - 01.2025
- CERTIFICATIONS:
- Diplomate Philippine Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Fellow Philippine Association of Thoracic Cardiac and Vascular Surgery
- AWARDS:
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Dr, Valerie Rusch Mentorship Award (2022)
- Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing advanced surgical techniques and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medical research.
- Mentored junior surgeons and medical students, sharing expertise to help them grow professionally and provide better patient care.
- Actively engaged in professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and advancements in order to provide the best possible care for patients.
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery -Thoracic Track Fellowship
Lung Center Of The Philippines
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Chief fellow on the final year of fellowship training
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Created diagnostic and therapeutic plans for surgical patients
- Supported junior fellows in training during basic and invasive surgical procedures
- Completed more than the required core competencies and index cases during training
- Conducted research to develop and test surgical techniques to improve operating procedures and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines, improving overall quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Reduced recovery times for patients by employing minimally invasive procedures.
- Achieved a high rate of successful outcomes through meticulous attention to detail during surgical procedures and a strong commitment to patient safety.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by staying current with the latest advancements in Thoracic Surgery through continuing education courses and conferences.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, promoting effective communication and collaboration to ensure seamless patient care transitions between departments.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the department by providing ongoing support and constructive feedback to colleagues and staff members.
General Surgery Resident
Zamboanga City Medical Center
05.2010 - 09.2016
- CERTIFICATIONS:
- Diplomate of Philippine Board of Surgery
- Chief Surgery Resident on the final year
Education
M.D. -
Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine
Cebu City04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cebu Doctors University
Cebu City03.2001
Skills
- Surgical Resection of Benign and Malignant Tumors (chestwall, central airways, lungs, esophagus, diaphragm)
- Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery ( RATS)
- Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Chest wall Reconstruction
- Trauma Surgery
Affiliations
- Ciudad de Zamboanga Medical Center
- West Metro Medical Center
- Zamboanga Peninsula Medical Center
- Zamboanga City Medical Center
ACADEMIC /RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED
- Outcomes of Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Laser Ablation Using Nd:YAG vs. Stapled Technique for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax- pilot study
- Subxiphoid VATS - An Alternative Approach (co-author) - presented at the5th Philippine Association of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeons (PAMITS) Annual Symposium in cooperation with the Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (PALES) in collaboration with the Association of Thoracic Anesthesiologists of the Philippines (ASTAPHIL), Quezon City, Philippines, July13,2018
- Experience on VATS Anatomic Lung Resections for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases - presented at the36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Chest Surgery (JACS), Osaka Japan, May16 -18,2019.
- A Review of VATS Resective Procedures for Inflammatory Conditions (Post-tuberculous Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Aspergilloma) - presented at the Philippine Association of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons Scientific Meeting, May2018
- A Rare Case of Thymic Cyst in the Posterior Mediastinum - presented at the Lung Center of the Philippines Conference, February2018
- Central Airway Obstruction: Lung Center of the Philippines Experience - presented at the Philippine Association of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons Scientific Meeting, April2017
Training
- TRAINING ABROAD:
- AATS Mentorship Grant with Host Institution: Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland with Dr Stephen Yang in Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)
- Clinical Observership with Women's in Thoracic Surgery (2023)
1. Massachuset's General Hospital- Boston with Dr. Lana Schumacher
2. Bringham and Women's Hospital - Boston with Dr. Fatima Wilder
3. Dukes University Hospital- North Carolina with Dr. Betty Tong
4. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- New York with Dr. Valerie Rusch and Dr. Daniel Molena
5. Temple University Hospital- Philadelphia with Dr. Cherie Erkmen
- WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:
-04/20/23 - Intuitive Lab Atlanta Georgia- Robotic Thoracic Surgery Workshop (Robotic Lung Segmentectomies and Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
-01/2023- Bangkok Thailand- SEATS workshop VATS segmentectomies and Chest Wall reconstruction
- 2019 -Singapore-Ethicon Sponsored Training in Interventional and Navigational Bronchoscopy and Chest wall Reconstruction, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- 2018- Beijing, China Clinical Observership for MIS/VATS Pulmonary Resection and Esophagectomy, The Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and China National Cancer Center
Timeline
Thoracic Surgeon
.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery -Thoracic Track Fellowship
Lung Center Of The Philippines
09.2016 - 12.2019
General Surgery Resident
Zamboanga City Medical Center
05.2010 - 09.2016
M.D. -
Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cebu Doctors University
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