Dr. Rina Therese R. Madelar, MD-MBA, FPOA, is a Filipino orthopaedic and spine surgeon specializing in degenerative spine disease and contemporary spine surgery. She earned her medical degree from the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health and completed her orthopaedic surgery residency training at The Medical City, where she developed a strong interest in spine care and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Madelar further pursued international fellowship training in Japan and South Korea, including specialized spine fellowships at Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, the National Health Organization–Hokkaido Medical Center, and Yongin Severance Hospital of Yonsei University Health System, where she trained in advanced spinal surgery and modern motion-preserving procedures. She is a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association (FPOA) and an active member of the Philippine Spine Society (PSS), with her subspecialty focus listed under Degenerative Spine Surgery. Currently affiliated with The Medical City and several institutions in Laguna, Dr. Madelar represents a new generation of Filipino spine surgeons contributing to the advancement of minimally invasive and evidence-based spine care in the Philippines.