Dr. Gilbert E. Cauilan is a Filipino orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in spine trauma and spinal surgery, with active affiliations at Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital, and Davao Doctors Hospital Orthopedic Center. He completed his orthopedic residency training at the Philippine Orthopedic Center and pursued advanced fellowship training in spine surgery in Canada, Hong Kong and Australia. Dr. Cauilan served as Spine Section Head of the Orthopedic Department of Southern Philippines Medical Center for nearly 15 years and previously held leadership roles within the Philippine Orthopaedic Association South Mindanao Chapter. He is recognized for his expertise in spinal trauma, deformity, and modern spine surgery, and has actively contributed to regional and national spine education, training programs, and professional initiatives in Mindanao and throughout the Philippines.