In photo (L-R): Ribbon cutting ceremony of the commemorative marker with Anna Marie G. Lantano, MD, Consultant, Department of Psychiatry; Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, MD, FPPA, Director, M.I.N.D.S.; Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Interim Co-President & CEO and Medical Director; and Cymbeline Perez-Santiago, MD, FPNA, Chairperson, Department of Neurology.
Makati Medical Center Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical, and Behavioral Sciences (M.I.N.D.S.) Launch
Building on over 50 years of excellence in NeuroSciences, Makati Medical Center announces the establishment of the Makati Medical Center Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical, and Behavioral Sciences (M.I.N.D.S) through the unveiling of a commemorative marker at the hospital’s auditorium last November 19, 2024. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled services and achieving transformative patient outcomes, the Institute aims to redefine the landscape of Neuroscience care in the Philippines.
Rooted in the pioneering work of the Department of NeuroSciences, which was founded in 1973 by Neurosurgeon Dr. Romeo H. Gustilo†, M.I.N.D.S. unites the expertise of three clinical Departments: Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Each Department operates independently but works collaboratively under the shared discipline of Neuroscience to provide comprehensive and specialized care. The Institute envisions itself as the country’s most trusted Neuroscience institution by championing masterful care, a nurturing environment, superior competence, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by its core values of Mindfulness, Integrity, Nurturance, Dedication, and Service Excellence, the institution promises a holistic approach to healthcare for the mind and body.
Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, MD, Director of M.I.N.D.S., stated that the Institute’s mission “reflects our commitment to integrate holistic and compassionate care into every patient interaction based on our Malasakit culture. It also underscores our drive to stay at the forefront of advancements in medical knowledge, technologies, and practices.” Through ongoing professional development and pioneering research, M.I.N.D.S. ensures it stays at the forefront of medical excellence. By upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and competence, it continues to earn the trust and confidence of patients and the broader healthcare community.
MakatiMed Interim Co-President and CEO Saturnino P. Javier also took pride in the newly launched Institute, “I have no doubt that M.I.N.D.S. will translate to better services for all our patients in Makati Medical Center, providing the kind of care that Makati is known for. Compassionate, patient-centered, ethical, professional, evidence-based, and certainly provided by experts and competent individuals.”
