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.

I've always been a sickly kid, so when I moved to Manila and got exposed to pollution every single…read moreday, my visit to clinics became more and more frequent. I was lucky to have discovered Healthway early on, because they had everything I needed at such a convenient location. A couple years ago, Healthway Manila used to be just inside Robinson's Place along Padre Faura. Now though they moved outside the mall, to the corner of Padre Faura and Jorge Bocobo. I haven't been to their new location yet, but if their service didn't change, then I don't care. I will keep my 5 star rating. They have everything you need here: dentists, opthalmologists, oncologists, all sorts of -ists, ENTs, etcetera. You don't even have to set an appointment. Just walk in, tell them what ails you, and you'll be taken care of. I guarantee it.

Last year, I headed to The Medical City (my go-to hospital for emergency hospital visits and…read moreroutine check-ups) as I was suffering through a horrible cough. I asked at reception about which doctor was available at the moment as I didn't want to queue for hours on end. Thankfully, Dr. Agno was available to accommodate me. I was comfortable from the moment I entered her office. Dr. Agno is very respectful, polite, kind and knowledgeable. Based on my account, she immediately knew that iIwas suffering from an allergy from the pollutants/elements that were in the air due to New Year's celebrations and my extensive exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke (I'm allergic). She handed me a prescription and I was as good as new in a little under a week. Thank you, Dr. Agno! I hope never to see you again but I would happily refer you to anybody who needs your service.

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.

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.

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.

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

I'm in love with this doctor. OK, maybe not in love, the guy is married... but really, he's so…read moreprofessional and smart and kind and he correctly diagnosed my illness so I am forever indebted to him. In February 2013, I went on a solo trip overseas that was riddled with a lot of tension and nerves and that resulted in my experiencing a stomach ailment/cough that I couldn't quite put my finger on, and neither could other physicians that I had previously seen. It was not until I saw Dr. Dazo and shared with him my symptoms that he told me that I was suffering from LPR or laryngopharyngeal reflux or in simple terms, acid reflux. He then provided me with the corresponding medication as well as tips on how to modify my lifestyle that have greatly improved my quality of life since then. Thank God for doctors that know what they're doing.