Dr. Ruben Arafiles is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon with decades of experience delivering advanced musculoskeletal care across Asia and the United States. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Philippine General Hospital, where he later served as Chief Resident. Recognized early in his career for his surgical excellence, he pursued multiple post-residency fellowships in the United States, including a fellowship in joint replacement at the Metropolitan Medical Center in Minneapolis and a clinical fellowship at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Over the years, Dr. Arafiles has performed thousands of procedures and has developed expertise in a wide range of orthopedic subspecialties, including total hip and knee arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, spine care, and orthopedic trauma. His professional journey includes work at leading medical centers across the Philippines—including St. Luke’s Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, and Asian Hospital and Medical Center—and a five-year tenure as an orthopedic surgeon at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation in Saipan.

Since relocating to Guam in 2013, Dr. Arafiles has been a valuable part of the island’s medical community. He currently serves as an active orthopedic surgeon at Guam Regional Medical, significantly expanding the scope and depth of orthopedic services available to residents.

With his depth of knowledge, global experience, and dedication to patient care, Dr. Arafiles continues to be a pillar in the orthopedic community—both at GRMC and throughout the Pacific region

• University of the Philippines – Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine
   Diliman, Quezon City
• University of the Philippines College of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
   Manila, PH
• Philippine General Hospital, Department of Orthopedics – Resident Physician
  Manila, PH
• Philippine General Hospital, Department of Orthopedics – Chief Resident
  Manila, PH
• Metropolitan Medical Center, Joint Replacement Surgery – Fellow
   Minneapolis, MN
• Twin Cities Scoliosis Center – Visiting Fellow
  Minneapolis, MN
• St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center – Visiting Fellow
   St. Paul, MN
• Spine Institute for Special Surgery – Visiting Fellow
   Louisville, KY
• Sinai Hospital, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics – Clinical Fellow
   Baltimore, MD

• Orthopedic Surgery Private Practice, Manila, Philippines
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Guam Regional Medical City
• Consultant, Department of Orthopedics, De la Salle University Medical Center
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Asian Hospital and Medical Center
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Medical Center Paranaque
• Visiting Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Visiting Orthopedic Surgeon, Makati Medical Center
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
• Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Guam Regional Medical City