ABLAZA, Paul John L.

ABLAZA, Paul John L.

Assistant Professor Paul John Lopez Ablaza, MD, FPCP, FPCC, FPSE, holds the position of Assistant Professor 1 in the Department of Medicine at UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery. He actively contributes to various administrative roles, serving as the Research Ethics Committee Chairman at Tondo Medical Center, a member of the Residency Training Committee at USTH Department of Internal Medicine, and a Core Faculty member of the Council in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Philippine Heart Association as well as a member of the Council on Cardiovascular Oncology. Dr. Ablaza is deeply involved in training programs, acting as the Coordinator for Echocardiography Training in the Adult Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Medical Center Manila and the Assistant Cardiology Fellowship Training Officer in Echocardiography at the UST Section of Cardiology. His scholarly interests encompass Internal Medicine, Cardiology focusing on Cardiovascular Oncology, and Echocardiography. A cum laude graduate in Medicine and Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas, Dr. Ablaza is a Diplomate and Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine College of Cardiology, as well as a Member and Fellow of the Philippine Society of Echocardiography. He serves as an active consultant in esteemed institutions such as Medical Center Manila, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Fe del Mundo Medical Center in Quezon City, Tondo Medical Center, and The Medical City Satellite Clinics, Perpetual Succor Maternity Clinic, and Hospital. Dr. Ablaza’s commitment to medical education, research, and cardiology practice is evident through his multifaceted contributions in various healthcare and academic settings.

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Asst. Prof. Paul John L. Ablaza, MD, FPCP, FPCC, FPSE

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | Department of Medicine 

plablazaa@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Medicine (Cum Laude – Benemeritus), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2006-2010
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2002-2006

Eligibility

  • Professional Regulation Commission Physician Licensure Examination

Postgraduate Trainings  

  • Clinical Research Fellowship in Echocardiography, St Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, June 01, 2018 – May 31, 2019
  • Fellowship in Adult Cardiology, Chief Fellow, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2014-2018
  • Residency Training in Internal Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2011-2014
  • Graduate Intern, University of Santo Tomas Hospital – Manila, Philippines, 2010-2011 

Research Highlights

   

Research Interests

  • Internal Medicine-Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Oncology-Echocardiography

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Medicine 1 – Physical Diagnosis (2nd year Medical Students)
  • Medicine 3 – Clerkship (4th year Medical Students)

Major Recognitions

   

Professional Activities

Academic Appointment 

  • Assistant Professor 1, Department of Medicine, UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery 

Administrative Appointments/Positions 

  • Research Ethics Committee Chairman, Tondo Medical Center
  • Residency Training Committee Member, UST Hospital Department of Internal Medicine
  • Core Faculty, Council in cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation, Philippine Heart Association
  • Coordinator for Echocardiography Training, Adult Cardiology Fellowship Training Program, Medical Center Manila
  • Assistant Cardiology Fellowship Training Officer in Echocardiography, UST Section of Cardiology
  • Contributor, News and Articles printed on the Heart, the Official Newsletter of the Philippine Heart Association
  • Peer Reviewer, Philippine Journal of Cardiology

Professional Affiliations

  • Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians
  • Diplomate and Fellow, Philippine College of Cardiology
  • Member and Fellow, Philippine Society of Echocardiography

Hospital Affiliations 

  • Active Consultant, Medical Center Manila
  • Visiting Consultant, University of Santo Tomas Hospital
  • Visiting Consultant, Fe del Mundo Medical Center, QC Medical
  • Specialist III, Tondo Medical Center
  • Cardiology Consultant, The Medical City Satellite Clinics, Perpetual Succor Maternity Clinic and Hospital

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  •  Effects of HER2Neu Receptor Antagonist (Trastuzumab and Lapatinib) on Cardiac Chamber Size and Function Measured by Echocardiography Among Early HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients. Paul John Ablaza, MD (Principal Author), Crismelita Banez, MD, Julie Ann Tapispisan, MD. Finalist Young Investigator Award during the 49th Philippine Heart Association Annual Convention. Published at the Philippine Journal of Cardiology 2018
  • Clinico-Demographic Profile and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients Presenting with Acute Ischemic Stroke Admitted at Tondo Medical Center. Ruby Loraine G. Loseno, MD* and Paul John L. Ablaza, MD, FPCP, FPCC. Department of Health, Tondo Medical Center, Philippines. ClinMed International Library. DOI: 10.23937/2378-3001/1410119
  • Target-Oriented Clinical Skill Enhancement (TOCSE) Builds Up Confidence of Fourth-Year Medical Students During First-Time Patient Encounter: An Effective Bridging Tool After … MFAS Gomez, LD Zamora, PJ Ablaza, MR Marcial, LB Mercado-Asis. Journal of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas 6 (S1), 114-125