Rianne Yap

Dedicated Board Certified Pediatrician with substantial experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing a diverse array of children's health issues. Strong advocate for collaborative teamwork, consistently delivering tangible results while adapting to the evolving needs of patients and colleagues. Expertise in patient care, medical procedures, and effective communication fosters trust and rapport with children and their families. Recognized for a proactive approach to pediatric healthcare, characterized by empathy, reliability, and a commitment to optimizing processes that support team objectives in fast-paced environments.

• American Academy of Pediatrics, 2021-07-01, Present
• Association of Pediatric Program Directors, 2023-05-01, 2024-06-30
• Philippine Pediatric Society, 2017-01-01, 2020-12-31
• Philippine Pediatric Society Davao Southern Mindanao Chapter, 2017-01-01, 2020-12-31
• Philippine Medical Association, 2010-01-01, 2020-12-31
• Davao Medical Society, 2015-01-01, 2020-12-31

American Board of Pediatrics

Basic Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Hobbies & Interests: Pilates, Yoga, Cooking, Traveling, Hiking, Fashion, Photography/Videography

• 2025: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatrics Qbank
• 2024: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2024 PREP The Cram Virtual Course
• 2023: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• 2022: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Supports (PALS)
• 2021: United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 3 Passed, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• 2020: United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 2 Passed, United States Medical Licensing Examination – Step 1 Passed, The Telephone and Telemedicine in Clinical Medicine: An Instrument of Opportunity and Risk. Harvard Medical School, Residency and Fellowship Training during Covid-19. Harvard Medical School, Medical Education in the Post-Covid 19 Era: Preparing Faculty and Enabling Learning. Harvard Medical School, Mechanical Ventilation for Covid-19. Harvard Medical School, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• 2019: 1st Asia Pacific Pediatric Oncology Summit, 13th St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- VIVA forum in Pediatric Oncology Singapore, Data Privacy Law, Hematology 101: A Primer on Common Clinical Problems in Hematology, 56th PPS Annual Convention STEP UP Pediatrics Stages, Transitions, Evolutions, Perspectives: Unifying Our Practices, 14th Annual Philippines Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatoloy and Nutrition Convention
• 2018: 55th Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention: The N.E.E.D. to Change: New Evolving Emerging Directions in Pediatrics
• 2017: Philippine Pediatric Society – Oral Exam Passed, Diplomate of Philippine Pediatric Society, 54th Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention: A Continuing Commitment to the Filipino Child, Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Showcasing Trends, Achievements and Research, 19th Post Graduate Course Unmasking the Shades of Gray in Pediatrics
• 2016: Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 5th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and Postgraduate course, 53rd Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention, “Transforming the Practice of Pediatrics in Response to 21st Century Health Issues”, 2nd Continuing Pediatric Education Forum: Challenges in Newborn Medicine: Optimizing Care in Everyday Practice, Pediatric Infectious Disease Scenarios, Providing Practical Solutions
• 2015: Philippine Pediatric Society- Written Exam Passed, 1st International Breastfeeding Conference and 3rd Breastfeeding Congress “Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work”, 52nd Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention “Harmonizing Health Priorities and Programs for the Filipino Child”, Handling Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies, 21st Postgraduate Course Pediatric Emergency Medicine Breaking Ground, 7th Europediatrics conference. Learning Across Borders
• 2014: 2nd International Conference on Pediatrics, Novel Therapies in Pediatrics: A Global Perspective, 4th Postgraduate Course “Congestion, Reflux, Anemia, Seizure and Hypertension Promote Homeostasis” Philippine Pediatric Nephrology, 51st Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention, The Filipino Pediatrician in the Forefront of Global Health Advances
• 2013: TB-DOTS Seminar National Tuberculosis Control Program, Department of Health, Training on Basic Good Clinical Practice
• 2012: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced Providers’ Course, Philippine Society of Newborn Medicine, 1st St. Luke’s International Conference on Pediatrics, Enhancing Pediatric Care with the Experts
• 2010: Philippine Board of Medicine (Physician’s Licensure Exam)

• General Pediatrician, Sunset Health Community Clinic, Yuma, Arizona, 85364, 2024-09-23, Present
• USMLE STUDIES and US Clinical Experience, 2020-03-01 to 2021-06-30
• General Pediatrician, Specialists’ Primary Care of Ilang, Inc., Davao City, Philippines, 2019-01-01, 2020-02-29
• Professor, Section of Pathology, Brokenshire College of Medicine, Davao City, Philippines, 2018-01-01, 2018-07-31
• General Pediatrician, M510 Health Science and Wellness Center, Metro Davao Medical and Research Center, Davao City, Philippines, 2015-01-01, 2020-02-29
• General Pediatrician, Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc., Davao City, Philippines, 2015-01-01, 2020-02-29
• General Pediatrician, Davao Doctors Hospital, Davao City, Philippines, 2015-01-01, 2020-02-29
• Pediatric Residency Training, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City Philippines, 2012-01-01, 2014-12-31
• General Physician, Sutherland, Davao City, Philippines, 2010-09-01, 2011-12-31
• General Physician, Davao Elron Trading Corporation, Davao City, Philippines, 2010-09-01, 2011-12-31
• Philippines Medical Licensure Exam Studies, 2010-05-01, 2010-08-30

High Value Health Care Improving Adolescent Depression Screening in Primary Care. A Quality Improvement Project, 2024-03-01, Panagiotis Krepis MD, Rianne Yap MD, Marquis Joson MD, Sundari Periasamy MD, Audrie Lazaga MD, Division of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital Center, Affiliate of Columbia University, Vajelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Infant Botulism in New Jersey Metropolitan Area, A Case Research Report., 2024-03-01, Rianne Lu Yap MD, Sundari Periasamy MD, Scarlett Flaz MD, Mengqi Zhang MD, Antonia Gaudig MD, Shadi Alsmadi MD, Division of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital Center, Affiliate of Columbia University, Vajelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Check in to check out: Improving cycle time in a Resident Continuity Clinic. A performance Improvement Initiative., 2024-03-01, Rianne Lu Yap MD, Abigail Melicor MD, Lydia Newton MD, Kinsa Thi Oo MD, Sheri-Dawn Cunningham MD, Bibita Peter MD, Chazine Francis MD, Mengqi Zhang MD, Audrie Lazaga MD, Sundari Periasamy MD, Division of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital Center, Affiliate of Columbia University, Vajelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, All pain is not equal; Evolution of Chronic Pain And A Lifesaving Diagnosis In A Sickle Cell Patient, 2022-03-01, Rianne Lu Yap MD, Kerrie Gabay MD, Jesus Jaile MD, Tanya Murtha MD, Harlem Hospital Center-Affiliate of Columbia University, New York, New York, Expect the Unexpected: Eikenella corrodens in an Infant with Acute Conjunctivitis, 2022-03-01, Rianne Lu Yap, MD, Sundari Periasamy, MD, Harlem Hospital Center- Affiliate of Columbia University, New York, New York, A Meta-Analysis On The Effect Of Bovine Colostrum in Children with Acute Diarrhea, 2016-10-01, Rianne N. Lu, MD, Juliet Sio-Aguilar, MD, M.Sc, Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, Montreal, Canada, A Meta-Analysis On The Effect of Bovine Colostrum in Children with Acute Diarrhea, 2015-05-01, Rianne N. Lu, MD, Juliet Sio-Aguilar, MD, M.Sc, Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health, St. Luke’s Medical Center- Quezon City, A Retrospective Study On the Stone Free Rate, Stone Burden, And Stone Composition Of Superior and Inferior Pole Approach in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy At The University Of Santo Tomas Hospital From Year 2002 to 2009., 2009-03-01, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Acute Toxicity Testing of Effluent From A Pharmaceutical Plant on Bighead Carp (Aristichthys nobilis), Mungbean (Vigna radiata), Corn (Zea mays), and Duckweed (Lemna minor), 2005-03-01, De La Salle University

Lectures: Board Review Series, 2024-05-01, Fever in Young Infants, 2024-01-01, Speech and Language Concerns, 2023-08-01, Updates on Pharyngitis, 2023-06-01, Fever and Joint Pain in A Child, 2023-04-01, Electrical Burn, 2022-08-01,

• Clinical Care Awardee, Harlem Hospital Center, 2021-2022, Department of Pediatrics, New York, New York
• Best research poster, A Meta-Analysis On The Effect of Bovine Colostrum in Children with Acute Diarrhea, 52nd Philippine Pediatric Society Annual Convention, 2015-04-01
• First place in research contest, A Meta-Analysis On The Effect of Bovine Colostrum in Children with Acute Diarrhea, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Institute of Pediatrics and Child Health Annual Research Contest, 2014-11-01
• Cum Laude, BS Biology, De La Salle University, 2005-04-01