I needed a full check up for a competition I was joining and they needed the results for this to…read morecheck my health and if I was fit to compete. It just so happened that My Health is the place I immediately thought about because I knew they offered a lot of medical services. Based on experience with other clinics like this, I had to wait very long in line and it was such a hassle to hop from one station to the next. I always dreaded medical check ups because it always took so long and there were just too much things happening at the same time since there were so much people. My Health was just the opposite. They attended to me as soon as I went in. I didn't have to wait too long. I gave all the necessary information they needed and I was well on my way. I went to every station one after the next and it wasn't a hassle. I just had a little bit of waiting and I was done in an hour. This is definitely a clinic that is organized and systematic.

Daaang, this medical clinic puts even the "brand name hospital clinics" to shame. I always just…read morepassed it whenever I went to Shang but when I had to do my medical check-up here for work, I was so surprised to see how nice and BIG it was inside! It was a super professional and systematically-operated clinic, and it offered a lot of services from those minor skin services like the ones offered at independent beauty clinics to diagnostic imaging and lab services! They can also do minor surgeries on-premises, rehab for physical therapy, and other wellness & screening packages. They also of course have many doctors who come regularly throughout the week for clinic schedules. So you can easily drop by here for any sort of check-up. They have very good facilities and interiors. It's even somewhat stylish, and modern, with interactive touch-screen guides you can use for information. The staff are also organized and professional in the way they deal with patients.

Weird experience. St. Lukes is hit-or-miss, flip a coin. It seems only the doctors have enough…read moreEnglish skill to communicate effectively. The problem is that they trust their secretaries/nurses (same person) to communicate in texts and in person. The miscommunications are comedic but frustrating. Today, I was happy to get a walk-in consult that my other doctor required before surgery. This cardio clearance" lasted about 5 minutes and was a quick "Do you....? do you.....? do you....?" check 5 boxes and then rush me out the of the oddly small office. I lol actually thought that Dr. Greggy A. Panga was comping me for the consult (as some doctors do at St. Lukes for such short "consults"), so I was preparing to give the nurse/secretary a sizable tip, but then she said, "5,000 pesos." Suddenly her English is sharp lol I had asked her TWICE before I went in about the cost but she somehow couldn't understand and then suddenly waved me into the doctor's tiny office with hundreds of "Stich" (of cartoon "Lilo and Stich") toys covering the one basic bookshelf that took up the whole wall. After getting my free coffee and snack downstairs, I decided to ask the desk staff about the cost. They were kind but couldn't understand me, nor I them (!), as it took about 25 minutes to finally grasp her meaning after I asked her to write the costs on paper. Anyway, the nurse had told the desk staff that they had discounted it for me from 100$ to 75$. Well, they certainly made no mention of that to me in the office nor on my billing sheet. So it was apparently even more ridiculous of a price. Again, there were no prices listed anywhere (or none shown to me despite my asking several times). St. Luke's allows its doctors to charge ANY AMOUNT THEY CHOOSE! So then you're shocked after you've had one reasonable procedure/cost with one doctor only to get charged 4 times more with another doctor. Buyer beware. Check the cost first. Also, this doctor today was rather strange as he avoided looking me in the eye and then rushed through the info and rushed me out despite having no other patients waiting and it was 3:30pm (so I don't think he was late for some golf tee-time). Maybe he was planning on price-gouging me and felt guilty. Hmmm....anyway, sigh, not a good feeling, feeling ripped-off, especially at the premier medical establishment in the Philippines.

I have recently had surgery with a plastic surgeon at St. Lukes. He was highly recommended by a…read moredoctor in the United States. Dr. Eric Arcilla is known for breast aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. I liked that, Dr. Arcilla did fellowships at UCLA in California and Interplast Australia. I was impressed that Dr. Arcilla emailed and texted me regarding my breast specialist and cardiologist appointments. He even sent me reminders regarding them. To make a long story short, the process from beginning to the end of my surgery was commendable. All the registered nurses were very pleasant and attentive. My one night stay at the hospital exceeded my expectations. I was surprised to receive complimentary juice. The complimentary juice was refreshingly delicious. The food was better than most hospital's food. On the day in which I was going to be discharged, there were 3 doctors who came to see how I was doing. Dr. Arcilla came early in the morning. He was then followed by another doctor about an hour later, and he changed the dressing. About an hour after that, there was another doctor who checked the dressing that was changed. I was surprised that Dr. Arcilla sent me a reminder for my follow-up appointment on Easter Sunday regarding my appointment on the following day. I can't believe that he found the time to text me on a holiday. I am very thankful that I was referred to Dr. Eric Arcilla. This is also where I went when I slipped and fell flat onto my face numerous years ago. My relatives highly recommended St. Lukes. This is where they go whenever they have a medical emergency. I understood why they suggested this hospital. I had a cut on my forehead that needed stitches. I had a choice of having a surgeon or plastic surgeon. I chose a plastic surgeon since the cut was on my face. I was told that it might take about an hour for Doctor Gene Gerald Tiongco to arrive, but he was definitely worth waiting for. While I was waiting for Doctor Tiongco to arrive, I noticed that the staff was very concerned regarding how I got the cut. I guess they noticed that my face was bruised, and my left eye looked as though I was hit by someone. Different nurses and doctors kept asking me how I got hurt. I kept telling them that I tripped and fell. I had a good laugh with my husband. I told him that the staff is just waiting to see if I'll tell them that he physically abused me. It was nice to see that the staff was concerned. I would like to let you know that Dr. Tiongco stitched up the cut, and I couldn't even tell where my cut was. I would highly recommend Dr. Eric Arcilla, Dr. Gene Gerald Tiongco and St. Lukes Medical Center.

I visited an OB last week for consultation to check the redness and lump-like on both breast. Upon…read morechecking, she said that it could be an so she prescribed an antibiotic for 1-week. When I asked her the cause or reason of this she answered "Hindi ko alam" I mean she doesn't have any idea or she couldn't give any reason what might be the cause, maybe the food, environment, etc. She will not give you any knowledge or advice if u don't ask for it. I'm very disappointed and will never go back to her because of that experience. Very unpro to think she's a doctor.

My toddler wasn't feeling well so I tried to take him to a clinic only to be told they did not…read moreserve pediatric patients. Well.. my hotel was close by so I gave this place a shot. It is a large medical facility. There were a bunch of people streaming in and out. I walked right up to information and the lady there assisted me in finding a pediatrician for walk ins. Less than 30 mins later I was having a consult with the doctor. We paid the doctor directly after the visit and left with a prescription and peace of mind. If only it were that easy back home. The facility itself needs an overhaul. Very dated interior. I shudder to think about their surgical facilities and such.

I wish I could mark them 0, please be aware don't deal with them ever…read more They are not honest people and no one does what they get paid for. Here is my experience: 1. Availed service on 06/2020 2. Insurance was billed incorrectly, incorrect procedure code 3. while I was working with them they sent it to collections 4. I tried calling them to pay my liability but they said pay to collections 4. I paid my liability to the collections 5. Collections confirmed that they paid to them 6. it's been 3 months they are still sending me the bill for what I have already paid what the hell

My name is Grace Edwards and expats from New York. My husband and I have been living in Makati area…read morefor 5 years and I am sharing with you, especially the newbies my terrible, frustrating and so time-consuming experience I had with dentists here in Makati area. These 2 dental group that I will mention are the 2 dental group to avoid by all means. The first one is the BEVERLY HILLS MEDICAL GROUP in Paseo de Roxas. I went to this dentist Dr. Tess Mendoza, for crowns, bridge and eventually an implant. I went to Dr. Mendoza and have seen her in a period of a year and a half. I was never happy with her work because it did not meet the standard I was hoping for from an American owned establishment. The materials that were used was below standard even do the fee they charged was for a higher quality material. This is the reason for all the delays in fitting and adjustments and breakage. I was so frustrated that towards the end of the treatment. I just gave up and just make do with what I have even though I am still suffering from the inefficiency of the dentist. Last month, I decided to go back and see a dentist for my lower tooth that was having a problem since Dr. Tess Mendoza said, I can always come back if there is any problem since it is part of the fee I have paid. Dr. Mendoza was no longer working there and they can not give any information about her whereabouts. They have a dentist named Dr. Jerome. I am a very trusting person, so I gave this Dr. Jerome a chance. That same day he had given 11 crowns and one extraction. I was there for 5 hours. He drilled and drilled most of my lower teeth. I was in misery. He charged me 60.000.00 pesos for the procedure. I realized then that I have made a mistake. Again, the job was sloppy and below the standard of what I expect from this establishment. I am owning my mistake. I asked for all my records for those 4 years I have been coming here. I left and vowed never to return to this place ever again. The second dental group I went to was the GAOC at Greenbelt residences. These are a group of dentists located in the lower ground of the building. The clinic I went to was a very expensive, ultra high tech dental environment and was surrounded by videos of local celebrities touting this establishment. The dentist I met was a Steve Mark Gan, and the first statement he said to me quoting him verbatim "I am not here for the money, I am very wealthy. I am here for my passion to fix teeth that others messed up" That should have been a flag for me, but I like to give people a chance. I was there for a tooth that has been bothering me, a tooth that is next to an implant. After an x-ray and an unnecessary cat scan of my mouth(The x-ray was 2000 and the CT Scan was 14,000), they asked me to come back the next day to study the films. I came back the next day and spoke to Relyn Rembonanza, DMD and she explained to me the severity of my case, that I needed more implants, extractions and that I need a new bridge and crown and that I have to wear a denture for 6 months and the procedure will be at least a year and that the lower teeth have to be replaced even though I have explained to them that It was just done last month. They said because they do the upper that the lower has to be adjusted. I realized then and then that these people are there to take advantage of me being an expat, and they saw dollars signs all over. I just took off feeling so angry and frustrated. I am still looking for a real dentist who can sincerely help me. Please, expats, avoid these places. I learned a very hard lesson and very costly experience. Do not even attempt to give it a try and please share my experience to all expats. Sincerely, Grace Edwards

I've always believed in the power of alternative medicine and "wholistic" approach to treating any…read moreform of ailments, pain, symptoms, and even just as a preventative form of treatment. Healing Leaves Clinic provides excellent options for those looking for a natural and effective approach to treatments and preventative methods. They also carry hormone free, no msg, and dno preservatives food products such as free range chicken, organic eggs, a variety of sausages, marinated organic beef, pork, and chicken products. Natural therapy methods and treatments are also offered at decent prices. They offer also a range of health information for those looking for research about their health. In the world we live in today, where toxins and undeclared substances that causes a lot of diseases and slowly deteriorate our systems are in almost everything that we consume, its so important to manage and check up on our health and be informed. Healing Leaves Clinic provides a great platform for preventative and wholistic approach to health solutions. Would recommend it definitely to everyone and to those who want to invest in their health.

I was 7 months pregnant when my ob-gyn recommended me a 4D ultrasound. It sounded weird at first,…read morebecause I used to think 3D was the ultimate baby viewing experience. Well, times have changed! Never underestimate technology! Ok, 3D ultrasound allows us to see tridimensional images. And what about the 4D? What's the 4th dimension? The doctor explained me there's no big difference. The only one is that 4D ultrasound includes movement, which means it's a video instead of still pictures! I go sooooo excited to have a video of my baby that I set an appointment at In My Womb for the next day. My ob-gyn recommended this clinic because they're are very professional and the quality is great. I totally agree with her. The place is clean and the doctor who performed my scan was very friendly and patient. They called me two weeks after the exam to tell me the DVD was ready! Yay! Thanks to the 4D ultrasound, my family in Brazil could see my lovely baby moving in a beautiful presentation.

I also found it to use my Maxicare card here at St. Luke's with ease…read more It is a good experience and for me, a time saver. Yes, there's always a queue, but the flow of transactions are much faster than the others. The way they handle their clients are very heart fluttering. They really treat everyone with care and I found it sweet when they call me by name and not just by "ms" or "maam".

This is one of the reasons why I like coming to St. Luke's in Global City for a check-up. I can use…read moremy Maxicare health card with ease. Doctors' consultation fees can be pricey. Especially if you're going to see a specialist, or consult with more than one doctor. Laboratory procedures can be quite costly too. That's why I was so thankful my hubby's company provided us with health insurance. I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes during my second pregnancy, so aside from seeing my gynecologist, I also had to consult with an endocrinologist. And both doctors instructed me to have different lab tests almost every week. So the Maxicare office at St. Luke's has been a weekly stop-over before I see my doctors or get a lab test done. I swear; their staff already knows my name by heart. There's usually a queue, but the transactions are quick because they are systematic. You get a number, and you wait for your number to be called. I don't mind waiting for a few minutes, because every time I go there, the girls at the counter greet me with a smile, and they're always willing to assist me in my queries. It's a shame I didn't know their names (I'm making a mental note to ask the next time I'm there). One time I was running late for a check-up, and I left my Maxicare card at home. I asked my mom to go to Maxicare to get my form while I went straight to my doctor's clinic. I was expecting that I would have to pay for my consultation because I didn't have my card, but the Maxicare staff already had my record and processed the approval of my form. Now that's great customer service!

Even with medical insurance, I always try to worm my way out of a check-up. In my experience with…read moreso many medical institutions in the Philippines, this is always a hassle. I hate waiting for my turn at the doctor's office with all the other sick patients coughing and wheezing away beside you. I always feel like I'm bound to get sicker than actually get well when I come in for a check-up. I was really surprised with my experience at Healthway Medical in Greenbelt. First off, as a medical clinic inside a mall, I had low expectations. So was very happy that they provided such good service, even better than most big hospitals. You come in and it's easy to talk to the people there to find out what the steps are. If you are a new patient, you will be directed to a computer kiosk where you can enter your patient information - very modern! Then proceed to the counter where they will ask you want you what kind of doctor you need. There was less than 5 minutes of waiting time before I was escorted to the doctor's clinic by one of the staff. The doctor was very thorough with the check up and I was satisfied with the result of the treatment. Next time you need medical advice, I would highly recommend seeking it at Healthway Medical. The service there really made me smile.

Every year I'm required to take my physical exam for my company's records. My company has partnered…read moreup with Healthway Medical this physical exam. Out of all the branches that I've tried, I can truly say that I like the Greenbelt branch the best. Not only does the place look new, the staff is very accommodating! I was very privileged to have experience the Healthway VIP treatment - there's a separate waiting room with TV (woohoo) and comfy coaches. Tip: make sure you bring a book or a game to play. There's always a lot of people here so you could be waiting and waiting. Also make sure to bring a bottle of water so that when the time comes and you need urine sample, you can easily give it. The whole place is well ventilated, it sometimes gets too chilly for me so I always make it a point to bring a jacket! The doctors here are very nice and super helpful - just ask away and they will try their best to answer you.

Free hiv test Highly recommend to.those who wants to know…read moretheir health status in private The staffs are very nice