Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center - Surgery Department

20/08/2025

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! 🚨
Are you ready to take the next big step in your medical career?
The GCGMMC Department of Surgery is opening its doors to passionate and driven General Physicians who are eager to learn, serve, and grow with us!

✅ Be part of a dynamic surgical team
✅ Work alongside seasoned consultants and residents
✅ Enjoy competitive benefits (Medical Officer III, Salary Grade 21, 13th & 14th Month Pay, PhilHealth shares, hazard & misc. allowances)
✅ PLUS get the edge as a priority candidate for residency training!

📌 If you’ve got the heart for surgery and the commitment to excellence, then this is YOUR CALLING.

📤 Send your applications to Mrs. Ethel Dawn Humol, Department Secretary
📧 Email: surgery.gcgmmc@gmail.com
📱 Cell: 09919624824

🔵 So Gallares, So Kind. So Committed to Service.
Join us and make a difference—one patient, one life at a time.

16/08/2025

🌟August 15-16, 2025🌟

We are pleased to share the success of the Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation Mission held at Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC) Ambulatory Surgery, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran and Gift of Life Inc., Philippines.

With the expertise and dedication of Dr. Edwin Valencia and Dr. Anna Fe Buslon, both distinguished Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, the mission was able to provide care and surgical service to a total of 25 participants.

💙 Our deepest gratitude to all our partners, healthcare workers, and volunteers who made this mission a true success!

01/08/2025

🎉CONGRATULATIONS🎉

It is with great pride and admiration that we congratulate Dr. Carl Marx Aquino, for successfully passing the Part II (Oral) Certifying Examination administered by the Philippine Board of Surgery (PBS) on July 26, 2025. This remarkable achievement reflects their dedication, skill, and commitment to the field of surgery.

Dr. Aquino will be formally honored with the distinguished title of “Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Surgery” in a prestigious ceremony set this December.

His achievement stands as a beacon of inspiration for the entire medical community, and we applaud him for exemplifying the highest standards of surgical excellence.

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 🍾

31/07/2025

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Dawn Andrea N. Fontanar
for successfully passing the Part I (Written) Certifying Examination administered by the Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology last July 10, 2025.

This accomplishment marks a significant milestone —
not only in her professional journey, but also in the continuing advancement of Surgical Oncology in the Bohol.

Dr. Fontanar sets a remarkable example of dedication, excellence, and pioneering spirit. We extend our deepest congratulations and look forward to what lies ahead
as she continues to shape the future of cancer care.

29/07/2025

🔆In another remarkable feat by the GCGMMC Surgical Team🔆

Congratulations to Dr. Lesgard John B. Gonzalez for proudly representing the PSGS–CEV Chapter in the International Surgical Education Program (ISEP), emerging as one of the most distinguished delegates among surgical trainees nationwide. His insightful presentation, “The Impact of International Surgical Rotations in Resident Training,” delivered on July 24, 2025 during the 2nd Joint PSGS–PALES Annual Convention, highlighted the transformative value of global immersion in shaping the future of surgical education.

Kudos as well to Dr. Winkle Jones P. Alkuino, who rose to the occasion and presented his case report, “Enterocolonic Fistula by a Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Presenting as an Overt Gastrointestinal Bleed – A Case Report,” on the national stage on July 25, 2025 during the Free Paper Presentation at the same convention. He proved that excellence is not defined by rank, but by the dedication and courage to contribute meaningfully.

May your discipline and determination continue to inspire us all to go beyond what is expected and to rise well above the baseline.

25/07/2025

We proudly congratulate our department leaders and esteemed General Surgeons for their national recognitions at the 2nd PSGS-PALES Annual Convention, held from July 22-26, 2025 at Edsa Shangri-la, Manila:

✨ Dr. Mary Angeli Fidelis M. Salise – inducted as Fellow of the Philippine Society of General Surgeons (FPSGS)

✨ Dr. James Labastilla – inducted as Fellow of the Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (FPALES – Advanced MIS) and Fellow of the Philippine Association of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery (FPAMOS)

✨ Dr. Axel L. Elises, our very own Training Officer – elected National Director of the Philippine Society of General Surgeons (2025–2026)

These milestones reflect unwavering dedication, surgical excellence, and visionary leadership. These bring pride to GCGMMC and help shape the future of surgery in our region.

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.”
— Aristotle

17/07/2025

Here are the highlights of Day 2 of the recently concluded Wound Care Summit – Bohol 2025, held last July 10–11, 2025 at the 5th Floor Auditorium of Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC), under the theme 'TEAM 2025: Together in Excellence for Advanced Multidisciplinary Wound Care.

13/07/2025

Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the recently concluded Wound Care Summit – Bohol 2025, held last July 10–11, 2025 at the 5th Floor Auditorium of Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC), under the theme 'TEAM 2025: Together in Excellence for Advanced Multidisciplinary Wound Care.'

11/07/2025

The Wound Care Summit 2025 was a resounding success!

Two days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations—all in the name of better, evidence-based wound care.
We are incredibly proud to have brought together healthcare professionals, experts, and partners in a shared commitment to improve patient outcomes in the region and beyond.
Our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this possible—from our dedicated speakers and participants to our sponsors, volunteers, and the teams behind GCGMMC and the GASA.
We have so many wonderful moments and photos from the event, and we’ll be sharing all of them as soon as possible. For now, here are a few highlights from the summit!

This is only the beginning.
Together, we heal better. 💙🩹

08/07/2025

08/07/2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: Wound Care Summit 2025

Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the Wound Care Summit 2025! We’re thrilled to share that slots are now almost fully booked.

🔒 Please be advised that we will no longer accept walk-in participants.
📲 Those who are still interested may register online through the link provided, until all slots are filled.

https://tinyurl.com/woundcaresummit25

For inquiries, feel free to contact us at wcsgcgmmc@gmail.com or at 09392783941.

We look forward to seeing you there!

— WCS 2025 Organizing Team

26/06/2025