I'm the type of person who rarely gets sick, but when I do I'm total baby - complete with crying…read moreand delirious dreams. My brother would immediately (and while panicking) send me to the emergency room and our first choice would always be UST Hospital. PROS: I had this nasty viral infection a year ago. It had all the symptoms of dengue, except that my platelet count wasn't as low as it's supposed to be when someone has dengue, so it's technically not and it's just a viral infection. That's what the doctors at UST Hospital's Emergency Room diagnosed me with and they made me stay in the ward overnight. They couldn't give me anything though, since there are no antibiotics for viruses. So I had to ride it out while they'd occasionally inject pain meds and hydrating stuff in my IV drip. They actually diagnosed me quickly and cared for me properly, that by the next day, my signs were looking better and I was discharged. CONS: It's probably an expensive private hospital, since you have to pay for everything, even the syringe or the basin you puke on. Thankfully, I have health insurance, so it covered most of the cost; I don't know if it's just a preconceived notion knowing that they *might* still be students or interns, but I found that when they inject me with a syringe, it's more painful and they take more than one try to get to the vein. TL;DR: UST Hospital is a decent private health provider that has really good service and modern facilities.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Hufana was my dad's neurosurgeon…read more I and the family appreciated how he was very patient in explaining my dad's condition and how he planned to remove the tumor from the lower right side of my dad's brain. The five-six hour operation lasted for more than 8 hours and Dr. Hufana came out really, really exhausted, but also told us the good news that he was able to get everything out. More importantly, after my dad's follow-up checkups several months after, and he saw that my dad was recovering as hoped, he remarked, "I can finally take a vacation now that you are on the road to recovery." Something I truly appreciate from a doctor who gives his patients the assurance that he will be there when he is needed.

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.

The worst clinic to deal with. The staff are inconsistent, they will advise you one thing and the…read moreother will provide you a different answer. I am never coming back to get check up or test here. The medical records staff was rude and unhelpful. The worst clinic I have ever dealt with. Try new world instead, it is near and they are more accommodating and the nurses and staff are helpful and not rude. just because you are nurses and you finished a degree, doesn't give you the right to be rude to anyone. The medical records staff should undergo Values Education so they know how to assist people and treat everyone with respect.

This is a great clinic. I have been going there for years. They have a broad range of specialists…read morethere and the wait times to see a doctor are usually quite short. It is a well organized, efficient place. However, they do not have much equipment there, aside from x-ray. So for things such as ultrasound they refer you elsewhere. Also, the appearance of the place is slightly dilapidated. A lot of the furniture, ceiling panels etc. are in need of repair. The hygiene is not what it should be either. Their restroom lacks soap, toilet paper and paper towels and there are no dispensers for hand sanitizer for patients can use. You'd expect a higher level of hygiene from a medical facility.

A lot of people might say that I'm too old to consult my pediatrician and they might be right, and…read moreI do go to the grown-up doctors over at the big hospitals but if there comes a time that they can't figure out what's wrong with me, Dr. Mejia is my guy. He's owed this clinic since I was a baby and every time I'd go there, they liked to remind me of the fact that I used to go on the baby weighing scale and that my file is so thick they need a whole folder for it. Thankfully they changed that and sort of gave me a fresh start, file wise. It'd also be sort of awkward when I'm at the waiting area with a bunch of kids and my name gets called and I have to go in. But that's just it, he knows my medical history very thoroughly and whatever it is that I'm sick with, he knows how to cure me. It's not just me though, whenever we'd refer someone to him they'd also say the same thing. He's just one of those doctors who has the magic touch. And he still gives me a lollipop after each visit!