Makati Medical Center

Makati Medical Center (MMC) is one of the Philippines' most distinguished private hospitals, located in the heart of Makati City, Metro Manila's premier business and financial district. Founded in 1969, the hospital has over five decades of clinical excellence and serves as a trusted healthcare destination for both Filipino and international patients. With 600 beds, 16 operating rooms, and over 1,200 active consultants across 50 medical specialties, MMC is consistently ranked among the best hospitals in the Philippines. The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, confirming its adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. MMC has maintained JCI accreditation through multiple recertification cycles, demonstrating sustained commitment to quality improvement. The Cardiac Sciences department at MMC is one of the most established in the Philippines, with the Makati Heart Center providing comprehensive cardiovascular care. Services include interventional cardiology with coronary angiography and stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, electrophysiology with catheter ablation and device implantation, cardiac imaging with echocardiography and cardiac CT/MRI, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department has performed thousands of open-heart surgeries since its establishment. Oncology services at the MMC Cancer Center provide comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, radiation oncology with modern linear accelerators, surgical oncology, nuclear medicine, and supportive care. Multidisciplinary tumor boards review complex cases to develop individualized treatment plans, and the center participates in international clinical trials. Orthopedics is one of MMC's strongest departments, performing total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand surgery, and trauma surgery. The department is a pioneer in minimally invasive orthopedic techniques in the Philippines and provides comprehensive rehabilitation services. Neurosciences encompass neurology, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation, with capabilities including brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, spinal surgery, epilepsy management, movement disorder treatment, and a comprehensive stroke center. Advanced neuroimaging includes 3-Tesla MRI, CT angiography, and digital subtraction angiography. Fertility services at the MMC Fertility Center offer IVF, ICSI, intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg and sperm donation, embryo freezing, and male infertility evaluation and treatment. Success rates are among the highest in the Philippines. Gastroenterology services include advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy screening, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, inflammatory bowel disease management, and hepatology. Bariatric Surgery includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and comprehensive metabolic surgery programs with long-term nutritional follow-up. Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci system enables minimally invasive procedures across urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery, with benefits including smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery. Ophthalmology at MMC provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, LASIK and refractive surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology. Dental services encompass general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. International patients benefit from MMC's International Patient Services unit, which provides assistance with appointment scheduling, medical records coordination, visa support, airport transfers, accommodation at nearby Makati hotels, and interpreter services. Treatment costs at MMC are typically 60-80% lower than equivalent care in the United States or Singapore, with excellent value across all specialties. MMC is centrally located in Makati City, approximately 30 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, with numerous five-star hotels within walking distance.