Dr. Paolo Dillera Hepatologist-Gastroenterologist

18/12/2025

WOULD YOU GO UNDER A NEEDLE OR A KNIFE?🪡🔪

Liver cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In the Philippines, it ranks 5th in terms of mortality.

In the past, treatment options were limited, but advances have changed that. If detected early, curative treatment is possible.

Sharing to you my patient with a small liver tumor treated with microwave ablation. This procedure is minimally invasive that uses heat generated by a needle-like applicator to destroy the tumor.

Unlike surgery, recovery is often fast, and patients can be sent home the following day.

High-risk individuals for liver tumors include those with Liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or C, and fatty liver disease. Early detection is key 🔑.

-LiverBoy

13/12/2025

📣Holiday Advisory:📣

Dear Patients and Friends,

Last day of Clinic: December 22, 2025
Clinic reopens: January 5, 2026

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

— LIVERBOY

01/12/2025

🚨‼️NEW CLINIC NUMBER‼️🚨

Clinic schedule at Metro Davao Medical & Research Center (MDMRC): S522
Mondays & Wednesdays
By appointment only
Call: (0917) 129 2315

28/11/2025

What is a Liver Abscess and why do we need to drain it?

Sharing a case of a young man who had persistent fever and chills for a week in the hospital. An ultrasound revealed a liver abscess.

A liver abscess is a collection of pus that forms within the liver. It arises from an infection that inflames liver tissue and leads to a pocket filled with pus, dead cells, bacteria, or other pathogens.

Why drainage is often needed:
If not drained, the infection can spread through the bloodstream (sepsis) and may become life-threatening.
Draining helps remove the pus, reduce the infectious load, relieve pressure, and improve symptoms.
It is often combined with targeted antibiotic therapy to treat the underlying infection.

Note: The exact treatment plan depends on the abscess size, location, patient’s health, and the cause of infection. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

Hope you found this helpful!

— LiverBoy —

18/11/2025

I recently attended the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) in Washington, DC.

This global gathering brings hepatologists from around the world together to discuss advances in the management of liver diseases.

I was fortunate to be part of a focused group where we shared experiences and insights specifically on the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer.

The conference left me inspired to continue learning and to apply new knowledge to benefit my patients here in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao.

It was a highly productive and enriching event.

— LiverBoy

28/10/2025

📣CLINIC SCHEDULE UPDATE📣

NO CLINIC starting November 2 to 16, 2025.

Clinic resumes on November 17, 2025 (Monday)

Kindly coordinate with clinic secretaries for your appointments.

Thank you.

18/10/2025

11/10/2025

Hepatology Society Midyear Convention 2025

Horizons in Hepatology: Modern Innovations of Old Diseases

08/10/2025

It’s Great to Be a Doctor!

A gentle reminder for parents:
Please supervise your children and keep small objects out of reach. Do not let them play with items that can be swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Yesterday, I had 7-year-old boy who accidentally swallowed a 10-peso coin. He required an emergency endoscopy to remove the coin from the esophagus.
If the coin had not been removed promptly, surgery could have been necessary in the worst case.

Grateful to these people for their helping hands. It was a group effort.

Thank God for his guidance.

05/10/2025

Dr. Dillera has moved to a brighter and improved clinic to provide even better care for his patients.

Please be guided of the new clinic schedules.👇🏼

Metro Davao Medical & Research Center (MDMRC): S522
Mondays & Wednesdays
By appointment only
Call: +63 922 365 8149

Kidapawan Doctors Hospital:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
By appointment only
Call: +63 907 409 1786

United Davao Specialists Hospital
Saturdays
By appointment only
Call: +63 917 119 5686

For online consults: Click the link below
https://seriousmd.com/doc/paodillera
or visit
www.drpaolodillera.com

30/09/2025

27/09/2025

Doctors don’t just diagnose and treat diseases—we educate, inspire, and continually learn in our chosen field.

I am excited to share that we’ve successfully conducted the Hepatology Society of the Philippines Midyear Conference in Cebu—The Queen City of the South!

Dr. Dillera serves on the organizing committee and sits on the board of directors.

📣Important announcement 📣

Clinic will resume on September 29 (Monday). For appointment details, please see below:

Clinic schedule and contact

Metro Davao Medical & Research Center (MDMRC):
Schedule: Wednesdays (by appointment only)
Text: 0922-365-8149

Kidapawan Doctors Hospital
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays (by appointment only)
Text: +63 907 409 1786

United Davao Specialists Hospital
Schedule: Mondays & Saturdays (by appointment)
Text: 0917-119-5686

Online consultations

Virtual visits available:
Link: https://seriousmd.com/doc/paodillera

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to continuing to provide you with high-quality care.