If I were to think of the first word that comes to mind when I think of Dr. Tamondong, I would…read moreright off the bat say "funny". The guy is hilarious! I had just arrived from a winter trip to New York and LA but it was just my luck that I had caught a bug somewhere along the way and was in need of serious medication. Dr. Tamondong diagnosed me with acute trachea-bronchitis and he put me on antibiotics to fight off the bacteria in my body. He was entertaining and made me feel at ease the entire time I was there. Best of all, my bronchitis was gone in a few days. I'm so grateful for doctors.

went to this doctor late february. had a couple of tests: xray showed pneumonia, sputum sample was…read moreclear. tamondong declared TB. went to two other hosrpitals : pneumonia. had to resign from work because of the stigma. people didn't want to go near me coz they really thought I had TB. STUPID DOCTOR.

Growing up with a congenital heart condition can be quite challenging. For instance, I've passed…read morethe corporate exams and interviews in many A-list companies only to fail in their physical tests. All the three big companies that I eventually worked for asked for a medical certificate from my old cardiologist and they all imposed certain disclaimers on my employee insurance benefits. Now that I'm older and running my own business, I have no need for medical certificates, besides my old cardiologist had since passed away. However, as I approach my middle age years, I need constant medical monitoring, especially in the matters of my cardiovascular health. In my search for a new cardiologist, I was led to Dr. Andrea Orel Valle. She's an Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist. Essentially, she's a heart doctor for babies and kids. So why is she attending to an old patient like me? Well, that's because I have a congenital heart defect, meaning I have it since birth. A product of the University of the Philippines Intarmed Program, Doc Wawi, as she is fondly called by patients and friends, is a smart young cardiologist. That's why her patients -- including me -- find her cool and very relaxed. She has none of that typically boring clinical semantics when talking to people. But don't let her young looks fool you, she has the real-world experience and international qualifications to boot. Doc Wawi's main clinic is at Room 205 of the Faculty Medical Arts Building (FMAB) in UP-PGH. She's there from Tuesdays to Thursdays at 10:00am until 12:00 noon. Then, also on Saturdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Dra. Edna Banta was my very first OB-GYN and I am very grateful to her. I will always remember her…read morebecause she was the one who told me about and eventually administered anti-cervical cancer shots to me. Because of her, I am protected from the dangers of cervical cancer. She is a hilarious woman; one could never tell that she specializes in oncology given her carefree and humorous nature. In the same breath, she is also incredibly professional and knowledgeable. She knows what she's talking about and I highly recommend her if you are in search of a trustworthy OB-GYN in Med City.

Part of the struggle of being a diabetic is finding a doctor that you can trust. Here in Manila,…read moreone of the challenges of finding good Endocrinologists and Diabetologists is finding one who doesn't exclusively hold clinic in some far-flung, commute-inaccessible places, or doesn't exclusively hold clinic during workdays. Imagine my surprise when I found a doctor who is not only capable and competent, but also accessible. Dr. Eveleyn Paraan, at first, became my doctor simply because she has hours in STI Megaclinic, and said hours also fall on a Saturday. I happily went, not really expecting anything other than a sober and clinical handling of my condition, at most maybe a boot camp-styled doctor, making me do calisthenics and sing in cadence while jogging. What I got was a doctor who was all that, except she's more of the "warm bedside manner" doctor than the boot camp-y one. Oh, make no mistake, Dr. Paraan is all no-nonsense Endocrinologist, an obvious master in her field, but she also excitedly asks if you've been maintaining your diet and exercise, and actually visibly deflates when you say you fell off the wagon. Dr. Paraan is less cold doctor, more a confidant and a companion in your journey in diabeetus.

We found Dr. Maningat when I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes on my second pregnancy. I was…read moreadvised by my OB-Gyne to consult an endocrinologist to control my blood sugar, and our health insurance company referred me to Dr. Patricia Maningat. When I went to my first consultation, I didn't like her for the reason that she instructed me to change my diet (no sugar, boo!) and monitor my blood sugar levels. Now I realized that that was one of the best advices I got regarding my health. My mom (who is a diabetic) also started seeing Dr. Maningat after she accompanied me to one of my checkups and saw how thorough she was with every patient, and how effective her advices were. My mom was having Hypoglycemia at that time because of her diet and medications, but Dr. Maningat helped her overcome that. The drive from our house to St. Luke's takes a minimum of 30 minutes, but we don't mind because we know we get the best medical advice from Dr. Maningat. We have to leave early though to be first in the long list of patients she sees in her clinic.

My brother had Stage 3 cancer and he was already significantly weakening and having much difficulty…read morewith chemotherapy. I was researching and looking around for alternative cures, and a friend recommended Dr. Tam, a naturopathic doctor and a cancer nutrition specialist. He had reportedly cured even patients with Stage 4 cancer. And so, with much hope, my dad, my brother, and I went to see this doctor after making an appointment. He was friendly and exuded a breezy, almost carefree aura even as he looked through my brother's medical records and test results. I almost took offense as he seemed so carefree despite the gravity of the situation, but I would later understand why. He prescribed a 100% raw food vegan regimen (fruits and vegetables), with supplements. The regimen was a challenge (it included drinking ampalaya juice, among other things!), but my brother was determined to go through with it. He stopped chemotherapy and went with Dr. Tam's treatment. After six months of the 100% raw food regimen with supplements, my brother's lab results had significantly improved and Dr. Tam relaxed my brother's raw food regimen, adding some cooked food. His health continued to improve and he became stronger (we didn't even feel like he had cancer at this point, as it was the chemo that had really weakened him), until he was declared cancer-free five years later. Every year he still takes the standard tests and the results are all good. I think I now understand Dr. Tam's seemingly carefree attitude when we first consulted with him; it was probably because he didn't see cancer the same way we did or the way it is depicted in movies - as somehow the end of the line or of all hope, or something automatically associated with death. He knew that with the right diet and supplements as well as determination, cancer can be beaten, as what happened with my brother.

hi doc..me and my family like to have a 2nd opinion my mom have been diagnosed ovarian cancer stage…read more3 and we dont want her to undergo with the chemotheraphy..so we have to find some alternative med and advice from a dr. like u.hope u can help us and wed like to see u as soon as possible.

Hi-Precision is my To Go place whenever I need to do a lab test (blood/Urine). The team is…read more professional and the place is modern and clean. It can get quite packed but they open early so it's good to go then. But the wait is never too long and they are well organized. Furthermore you get the results online and it's fast as well. Their pricing is reasonable.

Efficient, courteous, on time, easy access. As a visiting lab testing service I was very happy.read more