Clinical Departments

Allergology & Immunology

The Allergology and Immunology Section under the Department of Medicine specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and immune system disorders. Services include skin testing for allergies, and treatment of asthma, autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis as well as runny nose, sneezing, and skin rashes.

Section Chief:

Maria Socorro L. Agcaoili-De Jesus, MD

Anesthesiology

The Anesthesiology Department provides anesthesia and pain management in surgery and specialized procedures provided by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, Oncology, Dental Surgery and Psychiatry. Consultant staff work closely with the Pain Management Services unit.

Chairperson:

Amelia A. Reyles, MD

Dental Medicine

Dental Medicine addresses concerns in general, cosmetic, specialist and emergency dental care.  A team of dental specialists work with your Attending Physician to deliver a range of services from comprehensive dental examinations, prophylaxis, restorations, prosthetics, orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery, root canal, periodontics (gum and bone), dental implants, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, dental X-Rays and CT scans.

Chairperson:

Maria Carmen N. Yulo, DMD

Dermatology
See: Aesthetic Center

Chairman:

Donna Marie L. Sarrosa, MD

Emergency Medicine
See: Emergency Department

Chairperson:

Amado A. Flores III, MD

Cardiology
See: Cardiac Care, CV-Telemetry ICU

Section Chief:

Joel A. de la Rosa, MD

Endocrinology
See: Diabetes Care Center

Section Chief:

Jimmy B. Aragon, MD

Gastroenterology
See: Endoscopy Unit

Section Chief:

Carlo M. Cornejo, MD

General Medicine

General medicine practitioners at Makati Medical Center are the primary doctors to see patients, diagnose their condition, and refer them to the specialists they need to consult with for complex conditions.

Section Chief:

Juancho Alfredo D. Las, MD

Hematology
See: Cancer Center

Section Chief:

Jesus A. Relos, MD

Infectious Diseases
See: Center for Tropical & Travel Medicine

Section Chief:

Ma. Tarcela S. Gler, MD

Medicine

Chairman:

Jose Paulo P. Lorenzo, MD

Nephrology
See: Renal Care

Section Chief:

Filoteo C. Ferrer, MD

Neurological Sciences
See: Neurological Sciences

Chairperson:

Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, Jr., MD

Department Chairs:

Cymbeline Perez-Santiago, MD (Neurology)
Carlos Francis A. Santiago, MD (Neurosurgery)
Jon Edward B. Jurilla, MD (Psychiatry)

Nuclear Medicine
See: Nuclear Medicine

Chairperson:

Marie Rhiamar S. Gomez, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
See: CP Manahan OR-DR Complex

Chairperson:

Romeo T. Mendoza, MD

Oncology
See: Cancer Center

Section Chief:

Regina Edusma-Dy, MD

Ophthalmology
See: CLS Eye Center, RJO Center

Chairperson:

Sherman O. Valero, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
See also: Jose Y. Fores Surgical Pavilion (Operating Rooms)

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery focuses on the treatment and management of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Among its services include arthritis and joint replacement, arthroplasty procedures (construction of new movable joints) and spine surgery.

Chairperson:

Angel C. Gozum, MD

Otorhinolaryngology
See: ENT Center

Chairperson:

Joseph Ray Richard R Cedeño, MD

Pathology & Laboratories
See: Pathology & Laboratories

Chairperson:

Redante D. Mendoza, MD

Pediatrics

The Makati Medical Center Department of Pediatrics provides exceptional healthcare to children from birth to age 18. Its services include general health screening, preventive health maintenance and guidance, care of the acutely and chronically ill child, comprehensive developmental evaluation, subspecialty referrals and family counseling.

Chairperson:

Bernadette C. Benitez, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
See: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Chairperson:

Ma. Elena Lourdes R. Tan, MD

Pulmonary Medicine
See: Pulmonary Laboratory

Section Chief:

Gregorio P. Ocampo, MD

Radiology
See: Radiology

Chairperson:

Genevere A. Serna-Santos, MD

Section Chiefs: 

Melodie Grace M. Remorca, MD (Breast Clinic)
Richie A. Pilapil, MD (CT-MRI)
Bianca Nikkola N. Olonan, MD (Radiation Oncology)
Jeffrey L. Tantianpact, MD (Diagnostic)
Alvin Constantine T. Tin, MD (Interventional Oncology)
Blaise K. Liao, MD (Ultrasound)

Rheumatology

Rheumatology is a specialty that deals with the diagnosis and medical management of diseases that affect the bones, muscles, joints, connective tissues, and other soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. These include gout, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, osteoporosis, and other related conditions. Aside from these, rheumatologists also manage disorders of autoimmunity such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, myositis, scleroderma, and other systemic inflammatory diseases.

Section Chief:

Augusto O. Villarubin, MD

Surgery
See: Jose Y. Fores Surgical Pavilion (Operating Rooms)

Chairman:

Jaime S.D. Songco, MD

Section Chiefs:  

Jan Paolo M. Cruz, MD (Colorectal Surgery)
Karen L. Nielsen, MD (General Surgery)
Catherine SC Teh, MD (Hepatobiliary Surgery)
Rodolfo G. Tuazon, Jr., MD (Pediatric Surgery)
Ricardo T. Quintos, MD (Peripheral Vascular)
Benjamin G. Herbosa, MD (Plastic & Reconstructive)
Ramon I. Diaz, MD (Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Hermenegildo Jose B. Zialcita, MD (Urology)
Reynaldo P. Sinamban, MD (Metabolic and Surgical Nutrition)
Ernest J.A. Pagdanganan, MD (Minimally Invasive Surgery)