Dr. Ralph Victor Yap - Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgery Cebu

Dr. Ralph Victor Yap - Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgery Cebu Dr. Ralph Victor C. Yap is a general, gastrointestinal and hernia surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery.

✅ Board-certified General & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon
✅ Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery
✅ Gallstones • Hernia • GERD • Thyroid • Colon Surgery

📍 Cebu City
📞 09171301923 He cares for patients with conditions including abdominal wall & inguinal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and disorders affecting the entire digestive tract.

25/08/2026

📣 WEDNESDAY GENERAL SURGERY CLINIC August 26 2026: 10am - 12pm @ CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg Room 216. See you!

24/08/2026

📢 UPDATED CLINIC SCHEDULE – TOMORROW August 25, 2026.

Please be advised that tomorrow’s clinic consultation schedule has been adjusted.

🕦 New Clinic Hours:
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
(instead of 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

📍 Room 216-B, CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg
Gov. M. Roa St., Capitol Site, Cebu City

We apologize for the late notice and appreciate your understanding.

📩 For appointments or schedule concerns, please message this page or call/text 0917-130-1923.

Thank you.

Good surgery is rarely a one-person effort.Throwback group picture: performing laparoscopic colon surgery together with ...
23/08/2026

Good surgery is rarely a one-person effort.

Throwback group picture: performing laparoscopic colon surgery together with a colleague and our surgical trainees.

One of the advantages of operating as a team is being able to share the caseload, divide the steps of the operation, and make decisions together. Complex cases can be demanding, and having another experienced surgeon beside you means difficult intraoperative decisions can be discussed in real time rather than carried by one person alone.

It also allows our trainees to learn the operation step by step, with consultants present to guide them whenever needed.

Across different healthcare settings, we continue to offer laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical options to appropriately selected patients whenever feasible.

Different surgeons. Different roles. One goal: safe and effective patient care.

Grateful for colleagues and trainees who make difficult cases lighter through teamwork.



⚠️ Disclaimer: Shared for educational and professional purposes.

Gallstones can stay quiet for some time — until they start causing painful attacks.If you often experience pain after fa...
21/08/2026

Gallstones can stay quiet for some time — until they start causing painful attacks.

If you often experience pain after fatty meals, upper right abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, or indigestion, gallstones may be one possible cause.

Many patients wait until symptoms become severe, but delaying evaluation may increase the risk of complications such as:
• repeated painful attacks
• gallbladder inflammation
• bile duct blockage
• pancreatitis

The good news is that gallstones can be properly evaluated with consultation and ultrasound. For selected patients, laparoscopic gallbladder surgery may be recommended, offering a minimally invasive option with small incisions and faster recovery.

If you have recurring symptoms, it may be best to have them checked early.

📩 Message this page to schedule a consultation
📞 0917-130-1923

📍 Dr. Ralph Victor Yap
General & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Room 216-B, CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg
Gov. M. Roa St., Capitol Site, Cebu City



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical consultation. Symptoms, treatment recommendations, and recovery vary depending on individual evaluation.

20/08/2026

📢 CLINIC ADVISORY

Due to the holiday tomorrow, August 21, there will be a change in our clinic schedule.

🕘 NEW CLINIC HOURS:
9:00 AM – 12:00 NN

This will replace the previously announced 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM schedule.

📍 Room 216-B, CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg
Gov. M. Roa St., Capitol Site, Cebu City

📩 For appointments, please message this page or call/text 0917-130-1923.

Thank you for your understanding.

Difficulty swallowing is not something to simply get used to.When food or even liquids seem to get stuck, come back up, ...
20/08/2026

Difficulty swallowing is not something to simply get used to.

When food or even liquids seem to get stuck, come back up, or cause chest pressure, one possible cause is ACHALASIA, a disorder where the lower part of the esophagus does not relax properly to allow food to pass into the stomach.

Symptoms may include:
✔️ Difficulty swallowing solids and liquids
✔️ Regurgitation of food or fluid
✔️ Chest discomfort
✔️ Unintentional weight loss
✔️ Nighttime coughing or choking

Because these symptoms can overlap with other esophageal conditions, proper evaluation is important. Diagnosis may involve endoscopy, barium swallow, and esophageal manometry.

Treatment depends on the individual patient. For selected cases, options may include endoscopic treatment or surgery such as Heller myotomy.

If swallowing problems are becoming frequent or affecting eating and daily life, consultation can help determine the cause and appropriate next step.

📩 Message this page to schedule a consultation.
📞 0917-130-1923

📍 Dr. Ralph Victor Yap
General & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Room 216-B, CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg
Gov. M. Roa St., Capitol Site, Cebu City



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical consultation. Symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment options vary depending on individual evaluation.

👋 Planning to visit the clinic this week?Here are my next available clinic consultation dates at CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 ...
19/08/2026

👋 Planning to visit the clinic this week?
Here are my next available clinic consultation dates at CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg.

Whether you need consultation for obesity surgery, GERD/reflux, hernia, or gallbladder concerns, you may message this page or call/text to book an appointment.

📅 Next Available Clinic Consultations
August 20, Thursday – 10 AM to 1 PM
August 21, Friday – 3 PM to 5 PM
August 22, Saturday – 10 AM to 1 PM
August 25, Tuesday – 3 PM to 5 PM
August 26, Wednesday – 10 AM to 12 PM
August 27, Thursday – 10 AM to 1 PM

📍 Clinic Address:
Room 216-B, 2nd Floor, CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg,
Gov M Roa St, Capitol Site, Cebu City

📞 For appointment: 0917-130-1923

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in clinic.



⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Consultation, treatment recommendations, and outcomes vary depending on individual evaluation.

18/08/2026

📣 WEDNESDAY GENERAL SURGERY CLINIC August 19 2026: 10am - 12pm @ CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg Room 216. See you!

17/08/2026

📣 TUESDAY CLINIC August 18 2026 - General Surgery CLINIC 10am - 1pm @ CebuDoc Medical Arts 2 Bldg Room 216. See you!

Hernias do not go away on their own and may need proper surgical evaluation.Common examples include:• Inguinal hernia – ...
17/08/2026

Hernias do not go away on their own and may need proper surgical evaluation.

Common examples include:
• Inguinal hernia – bulge or discomfort in the groin
• Umbilical hernia – bulge around the belly button
• Hiatal hernia – may be associated with reflux or heartburn symptoms

If you have symptoms such as a groin bulge, a belly button bulge, or persistent reflux, a consultation can help determine the best next step.

📞 +63 917 130 1923
📍 CDUH Medical Arts 2 Bldg., Room 216-B, Cebu City

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.

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Room 216, Medical Arts Bldg 2, Cebu Doctors' University Hospital
Cebu City
6000

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+639171301923

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