Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has reached a significant breakthrough with the successful completion of its first cochlear implantation surgery. This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Section of Otology-Neurotology under the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, in partnership with the Department of Pediatrics.
On February 23, 2025, a pediatric patient diagnosed with congenital profound hearing loss in both ears underwent a life-changing cochlear implantation at MakatiMed. This transformative procedure was performed by a distinguished team of specialists, including Clydine Maria Antonette G. Barrientos, MD (Pediatric ENT), Aurelia G. Leus, MD (Pediatric Cardiology), Erasmo Gonzalo D.V. Llanes, MD (Cochlear Implant Surgery / Otology), Gerard F. Lapiña, MD (Cochlear Implant Surgery / Otology), and Rosario Loraine Moscare, MD (Anesthesiology). Their combined expertise ensured a successful surgery that paves the way for the patient to perceive sound, develop speech, and experience an improved quality of life.
As the hospital continues to pioneer advanced medical procedures, this milestone serves as an inspiration to further enhance its services and deliver transformative healthcare solutions to patients in need.
