Crissa Marie G. Pionela, MD
Diplomate, Philippine Board Of Ophthalmologists; Glaucoma Specialist
Bacolor, Pampanga,Philippines
Summary
I am an eye doctor with 10 years of experience in both the private and government sectors. My background has exposed me not only to the variety of eye conditions that I can treat, but also to the nuances of the medical practice in the country. I treat each patient with utmost respect and compassion, and this drives me to deepen my knowledge and expertise. That I may be of service to others, one eye at a time.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Specialist III
Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center
City of Balanga, Bataan
03.2018 - Current
Head, Glaucoma Clinic
Diagnose and treat patients' eye concerns accordingly as they present in the out-patient clinic, emergency room, and ward.
Diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with glaucoma.
Perform laser and incisional eye surgeries.
Give lay fora and medical lectures to patients and colleagues about glaucoma to increase awareness of the disease.
Teach the basics of ophthalmology to the post-graduate interns and family medicine rotators.
Do case reports and research.
Medical Consultant
Angeles Medical Center, Inc.
Angeles City, Pampanga
01.2018 - Current
Diagnose and treat patients' eye concerns accordingly as they present in the out-patient clinic, emergency room, and ward.
Diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with glaucoma.
Perform laser and incisional eye surgeries.
Medical Consultant
The Medical City Clark
Mabalacat, Pampanga
01.2015 - Current
Diagnose and treat patients' eye concerns accordingly as they present in the out-patient clinic, emergency room, and ward.
Diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with glaucoma.
Perform laser and incisional eye surgeries.
Give lay fora and medical lectures to patients and colleagues about glaucoma to increase awareness of the disease.
Medical Officer II
Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
Angeles City, Pampanga
04.2015 - 07.2016
Diagnose and treat patients' eye concerns accordingly as they present in the out-patient clinic, emergency room, and ward.
Perform laser and incisional eye surgeries.
Give lay fora and medical lectures to patients and colleagues about common eye diseases.
Hospitalist
St. Luke's Medical Center Global City
Taguig City
08.2012 - 04.2014
Diagnose patients' eye concerns and refer them to consultants for management as they present in the out-patient clinic, emergency room, and ward.
Assist consultants with laser and incisional eye surgeries.
Assist consultants with official readings of eye diagnostic exams.
Education
Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma
Department of Health Eye Center
East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City 09.2016 - 08.2017
Resident in Training - Ophthalmology
Department of Health Eye Center
East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City 01.2009 - 12.2011
No Degree - Basic Course Lectures in Ophthalmology
University of The Philippines
Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences 09.2009 - 09.2009
Post Graduate Intern -
St. Louis University Hospital of The Sacred Heart
Baguio City 05.2007 - 04.2008
M.D. -
Pamantsan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Manila City 06.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 06.1999 - 03.2003
Skills
Glaucoma care specialist
Medical terms and procedure knowledge
Medical research
Staff education and training
Communication skills
Bio-medical equipment operation
Accomplishments
Outcomes of Primary Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C for primary angle closure glaucoma among supervised trainees in a tertiary eye center in Manila
Published research: Int Ophthalmology
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-021-01705-4
January 2021
Vogt-Konayagi-Harada Disease Among Filipino Patients: Clinical Manifestation anf Efficacy of Treatment
Best Free Paper Presentation -Residents' Annual Research Presentation
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
December 2011
Affiliations
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
Central Luzon Society of Ophthalmology
Philippine Medical Association
Bataan Medical Society
References
Jose Ma. G. Martinez, MD
Chairman
Department of Health- Eye Center
East Avenue Medical Center
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
+ 63917 533 9630
Luis R. Hizon, MD
Head, Chief Medical and Professional Services
Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center
City of Balanga, Bataan
+63920 922 6351
Timeline
Medical Specialist III
Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
Medical Consultant
Angeles Medical Center, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma
Department of Health Eye Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
Medical Officer II
Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center
04.2015 - 07.2016
Medical Consultant
The Medical City Clark
01.2015 - Current
Hospitalist
St. Luke's Medical Center Global City
08.2012 - 04.2014
No Degree - Basic Course Lectures in Ophthalmology
University of The Philippines
09.2009 - 09.2009
Resident in Training - Ophthalmology
Department of Health Eye Center
01.2009 - 12.2011
Post Graduate Intern -
St. Louis University Hospital of The Sacred Heart
05.2007 - 04.2008
M.D. -
Pamantsan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
06.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Philippines
06.1999 - 03.2003