The Medical City

The Medical City (TMC) is one of the Philippines' most respected and comprehensive healthcare institutions, located in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila. Founded in 1967, the hospital has grown from a 100-bed facility into a 600-bed tertiary care center with over 1,500 physicians across more than 50 medical specialties. TMC is widely recognized for its clinical excellence, academic programs, and commitment to patient-centered care. The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, confirming its adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. TMC has been consistently recognized among the top hospitals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The Cardiac Sciences department provides comprehensive cardiovascular services through the TMC Heart Center, including interventional cardiology with coronary angiography and stenting, coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery (mechanical and biological), transcatheter procedures, electrophysiology with ablation and device implantation, vascular surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation. The center performs hundreds of cardiac surgeries annually with outcomes comparable to leading Asian cardiac centers. Oncology at TMC's Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary cancer care including medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, radiation oncology with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), surgical oncology, nuclear medicine, and comprehensive palliative care. The center follows NCCN guidelines and participates in international clinical trials. The Organ Transplant program at TMC is one of the most established in the Philippines, performing kidney and liver transplants with the hospital serving as a designated national transplant center. The program has achieved excellent survival rates and maintains comprehensive post-transplant care programs. Neurosciences encompass an extensive neurology department, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation. Capabilities include brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, spinal neurosurgery, and a comprehensive stroke center. The department is equipped with advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring and navigation systems. Orthopedics at TMC provides total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand and microsurgery, pediatric orthopedics, and complex trauma management. The department utilizes minimally invasive techniques and offers comprehensive rehabilitation. Gastroenterology services include advanced endoscopic procedures, colonoscopy screening, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, management of liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease treatment, and nutritional support. Fertility services at the TMC Fertility Center offer IVF, ICSI, intrauterine insemination, ovulation induction, egg and embryo freezing, and comprehensive male and female fertility evaluation. Robotic Surgery capabilities using the Da Vinci system are available for procedures in urology, gynecology, and general surgery. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal services. Spine Surgery covers microsurgical disc surgery, spinal fusion, deformity correction, minimally invasive spine procedures, and cervical spine surgery. International patients benefit from TMC's dedicated International Marketing and Patient Relations department, which provides concierge services including visa assistance, airport pickup, hotel accommodation arrangements, interpreter services, and treatment cost estimates. The Philippines offers exceptional value for medical treatment, with costs typically 60-80% lower than in the United States, and TMC's Pasig City location provides access to excellent hotels and shopping in the Ortigas Center business district. TMC is located in Ortigas Center, approximately 35 minutes from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.