Dr. George G. Eufemio is a recognized surgical oncologist who had active involvement in various clinical, academic and socio-civic activities. He is past Chairman of the Philippine Board of Surgery and former President of the Philippine College of Surgeons. He is also past Chairman, Department of Surgery of the Philippine General Hospital and Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development in UP Manila. Drs. George Eufemio and Adriano Laudico were the first to lead a team and started hepatic artery cannulation and infusion of chemotherapeutic agents for patients with unresectable hepatoma at the Philippine General Hospital. Eufemio spearheaded the publication of the first Philippine Textbook in Surgery, with contributions from surgeons in different medical institutions in the country. Research papers and postgraduate courses were given a much needed boost during his term. He received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (1992) and served as President (1979) and Governor (1999-2002) of the Philippine Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Presently, he renders consultancy work for Medical Center Manila and Cardinal Santos Medical Center.
Sex: Male
Education:
University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, M.D., 1956
UP Diliman, Quezon City, A.A., 1951
Researches:
Domingo, E.O., Eufemio, G., Lao, G.Y., Agustin, B.M., (1981) Chemotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma in Filipinos intravenous SFU alone and SFU plus adriamycin.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 19(2):
Laudico, A.V., Eufemio, G., Liquete, M.J., Rosete, R.O., Abaya, A.L., Limson, A.A., (1981) Surgery for early breast carcinoma fators affecting results.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 35(1):
Joson, R.O., Licad, J.V., Eufemio, G., Dalmacio-Cruz, A.E., (1980) Tumors of the parotid gland: a clinicopathological study of 139 cases.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 35(3):
Tangco, A., Eufemio, G., (1957) Caisson's disease.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 14(2):
Eufemio, G., Diño, B., (1961) Skin grafting in thermal burns.
Surgical Bulletin of the Philippine General Hospital Volume 2(4):
Horilleno,E., Eufemio, G., Esquivel, E., (1962) Blood and plasma Volumes of normal filipino males and females determined by the use of Radioactive Modinated Human Serum Albumin.
Philippine Medical Association Journal Volume 38(12):
Eufemio, G., Lazatin,C.S., Garcia, E.M., (1962) Management of empyema thoracis.
Surgical Bulletin of the Philippine General Hospital Volume 3(3):
Eufemio, G., Silao, J.V., Garcia, A.H., Horrilleno, E., Limbo, D., (1964) Hepatobiliary ascariasis.
Philippine Medical Association Journal Volume 40(1):
Eufemio, G., (1965) Adamantinoma(Preameloblastoma) of the maxilla and mandible.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 14(6):
Eufemio, G., Villaflor, V.V., (1965) Adenoid cystic carcinoma(cylindroma) of breast.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 2(4):
Eufemio, G., Dino, B., De Villa, M., Reysio Cruz, M., Jurado, R., (1965) Use of fatal membrane hemografts in the local management of burns.
Philippine Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialties Volume 14(4):
Eufemio, G., Dino, B., De Villa, M., (1966) Human amnion the establisment of an amnion bank and its practical applications in surgery.
Philippine Medical Association Journal Volume 42(7):
Eufemio, G., (1966) Primary malignant lymphoma of the breast case report.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 4(4):
Eufemio, G., Chikiamco, P., Horrilleno, E., (1968) Direct lymphangiography technique and clinical application.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 23(5):
Eufemio, G., Fojas, M., De Villa, M., Ortiz, A., Javier, B., (1971) Five year study of 640 consecutive breast cancer among Filipinos.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 26(1):
Eufemio, G., (1971) Traumatic perforation of the rectum without external inhury, a case report.
Cotton Hospital Bulletin Volume 4:
Eufemio, G., Abada, W., Pascacio, F.M., (1972) Pendred's syndrome.
Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Volume 4:
Eufemio, G., Laudicio, A.V., Bula, M., Banez, H., Domingo, E., Garcia, C., (1973) Local Experience in the treatment of liver cancer.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 28(2):
Eufemio, G., Laudicio, A., (1973) Tuberculosis of the breast among filipino women.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 28(2)
Eufemio, G., Guinto, R., (1974) Cancer of the breast in Filipino males, report of seven consecutive cases.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 29(2):
Eufemio, G., De la Cruz, F., Javier, B., (1976) Breast cancer associated with pregnancy and lactation among Filipino women.
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Volume 11(1):
Eufemio, G., Javier, B., Nadal, E., Rosete, R.O., (1977) True soft tissue sarcoma of the breast.
Philippine Journal of the Surgical Specialties Volume 32(4):
Eufemio, G., Rosete, R.O., (1979) Bilateral breast carcinoma.
Philippine Journal of the Surgical Specialties Volume 34(4):
Eufemio, G., Laudico, A., Liquete, M., (1979) Cilinica manifestation of thyroid carcinoma.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 34(3):
Eufemio, G., Laudicio, A., Pareja, M., (1979) Facilities for training surgeons in the Philippines.
Asian Journal of Surgery Volume 2(1):
Eufemio, G., Liquete, M.J., Reyna, J.C., (1979) Hepatic resection for benign and malignant disease with emphasis on hepatocellular carcinoma and surgical tecniques.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 34(2):
Eufemio, G., Olveda, R.M., Pineda, F.M., Domingo, E.O., (1979) Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography a prospective study of the first 29 cases.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 15(4):
Eufemio, G., Rosete, R.O., Liquete, M.J., (1980) Complications of mastectomy in the treatment of breast cancer in Filipinos.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties Volume 35(4):
Eufemio, G., Domingo, E., Lao, J.Y., Liquete,M.J. , (1980) Intraarterial hepatic infusion of 5 flourouracil and adriamcyn plus 5 flourouracil for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 18(4):
Eufemio, G., Danguilan, J.L., De Castro, J., (1980) Local experience with cervical pharyngostomy.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 35(3):
Eufemio, G., Reyne, J.C., Santos, A., Garcia, A., (1980) Soft tissue sarcomas.
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties. Volume 35(3):
Awards:
- OutStanding Award, AVESCO, 1981
- 1st Prize, PCS-Mead Johnson Research Contest, 1975-1976
- 2nd Prize, PCS-Mead Johnson Research Contest, 1970-1972
- 3rd Prize , PCS-Mead Johnson Research Contest, 1973-1974
- 1st Honorable Mention, Abbott-PMA Research Contest, 1963
- Fellowship Award, American College of Surgeons
- Fellowship Award, Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
- Fellowship Award, Philippine Society of Endrocrinology