Top 10 Hospitals in the Philippines for Specialist Care

Philippines has seen tremendous progress in the healthcare sector with the formation of world standard medical centers offering outstanding premium specialist care in most areas. In cardiovascular surgery as well as oncology, orthopedics and neurology, these hospitals have enjoyed recognition nationally and internationally, due to superior medical technologies, highly trained professionals and broad-based patient care programs. Most of these companies are internationally accredited and do not treat solely Filipino patients, but also international medical tourists who happen to beat around the globe in search of quality (and affordable) healthcare services. These hospitals involve the use of the latest medical devices with caring surroundings, guaranteeing patients the highest likely treatment results in their areas of expertise.For those curious about living options, exploring the Cheapest Cities to Live Comfortably in the Philippines can help combine healthcare excellence with affordable lifestyle choices.

Leading Medical Institutions Setting Healthcare Standards

Most best hospitals in the Philippines are again found in Metro Manila, however some very good hospitals have also sprung up elsewhere in major cities such as Cebu and Davao. State-of-the-art facilities, board-certified specialists and international healthcare standards characterize these institutions. The best of the rest are Luke, Medical Center Rosicrucian in the U. Quezon City and Global City and boasts a Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and an impressive selection of specialties. The Philippine Heart Center has the status of best cardiovascular center in the country, with Makati Medical Center establishing a reputation of excellence in various fields such as oncology and neurology. Ortigas now is known as the Medical City, home to cutting edge cancer treatment and kidney care and has been matched by Philippine general hospital which is the largest government hospital in the country offering affordable specialist services to thousands of patients per day.

RankHospital NameLocationKey SpecialtiesAccreditation
1St. Luke’s Medical CenterQuezon City/BGCCardiology, Oncology, NeurologyJCI Accredited
2Makati Medical CenterMakati CityMulti-specialty, Cancer CareJCI Accredited
3The Medical CityOrtigas, PasigOncology, Nephrology, CardiologyJCI Accredited
4Philippine Heart CenterQuezon CityCardiovascular Surgery, CardiologyDOH-accredited
5Asian Hospital and Medical CenterMuntinlupaMulti-specialty, Transplant ServicesJCI Accredited
6Philippine General HospitalManilaComprehensive SpecialtiesGovernment-accredited
7Veterans Memorial Medical CenterQuezon CityTrauma Care, SurgeryGovernment-accredited
8Lung Center of the PhilippinesQuezon CityPulmonology, Respiratory CareDOH-accredited
9National Kidney and Transplant InstituteQuezon CityNephrology, Transplant SurgeryDOH-accredited
10Chong Hua HospitalCebu CityMulti-specialty, Emergency CareDOH-accredited

Understanding the Table: Excellence in Specialized Healthcare

As depicted in the table above, the Philippines has the best hospitals in terms of prestige, expertise, and care delivery. The ranking takes into account the quality of international accreditation, scope, the success rate especially in medical technology and the satisfaction of the patients. Accreditation by JCI (Joint Commission International) means that these hospitals have internationally high standards of patient safety and quality care. Individual institutions have come up with centers of excellence in particular areas of medical practice, such as the Philippine Heart Center dedicating itself solely to cardiovascular disease, and the National Kidney and Transplant Institute dealing mainly with kidney and transplantation work. St. Luke and Makati Medical Center are privately run hospitals that provide quality services with shorter waiting time, whereas the government hospitals such as the Philippine General Hospital serve a larger population on a subsidized basis. Place plays a critical role and most of the state of the art facilities are located in strategic points within Metro Manila so as to access most number of patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Philippine hospital is the best place to be for heart surgery?

Philippine Heart Center and St. Luke medical center are ranked among the top heart surgery hospitals and best facilities, and they have skilled cardiac surgeons with trained and skilled hands.

Do we have international patients in these hospitals or not?

Yea, the vast majority of the hospitals on this list accept foreign customers and provide medical tourism packages, including help with traveling arrangements and accommodation.

How is JCI accreditation and DOH accreditation different?

JCI is an international standard indicating best practices on a global scale whereas DOH (Department of Health) is national standard not yet obligatory in all Philippine hospitals.

How much does specialist care cost in Philippine hospitals?

There is a great difference in costs between government and private hospitals. The cost of a private hospital visit is between 1000-3000 pesos and those hospitals owned by the government have subsidized rates as low as 200-500 pesos.

Are these hospitals PhilHealth-approved?

Yes, PhilHealth is accepted in all hospitals listed, but in the case of the private hospital they may come at an extra cost other than the presence of PhilHealth.

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