Do you accept HMOs?

Acceptance for HMO differs among outpatient consults and inpatient/admitted services. You may verify my affiliation status with the hospital information center or HMO desk for in-patient services. I handle most HMOs as outpatient consultations.

Can I book a face to face consultation with you?

Yes! A face to face consultation is the preferred setup with patients especially if it is the first encounter, or symptoms are new.

Do you provide clearances for surgery?

I provide a risk assessment (known to lay as clearance) prior to surgeries and procedures through outpatient and in-patient (in affiliated hospitals) settings as an Internist/Internal Medicine Specialist. This risk assessment will then be explained to the patient, and will be up to the surgeon, anesthesiologist and other providers to adjust plans depending on the risk stated. Risk assessment requires in-person consultation with physical examination, and it would sometimes require recent laboratory tests. For patients deemed to have high risk features, appropriate referral to other specialists will be recommended. For patients with modifiable risk factors, appropriate management by me and other specialists may be offered as well. Delaying procedures may be advised. Acceptance of risk of surgery or procedure will be up to the patient. A similar approach will also be done for work, employment and the like. Rates for risk assessment/clearance may vary.

How long does a typical session last?

A typical session lasts around 15-30 minutes per patient. New encounters are longer, while online and follow up consults are shorter. It can also depend on the case, needs of the patient with documents like prescription and certificates.

Do you provide vaccination services?

Yes! I can administer the vaccine itself if requested by another provider. However, for most cases I would need to conduct a consultation with medical history interview and a quick physical examination to determine eligibility and contraindications for certain desired vaccines. I can assist in sourcing vaccines as well, since I do not keep a supply in hand of all vaccines all the time. It would be best to indicate it prior or during consultation. Services may vary depending on clinic location. You may refer to Adult and Pediatric Immunization Schedule provided by the US CDC, or the local PIDSP.

Which HMO's/Healthcards do you accept?

Application of affiliation with HMOs is still ongoing: Ongoing Care Center Clinic - Maxicare, PhilCare Ongoing Fe Del Mundo Medical Center - AVEGA, Intellicare, Medicard Ongoing ManilaMed - Intellicare, Generali, Etiqa, Avega, PhilCare, HPPI

Do you issue Medical Certificates?

Yes. Take note that a medical certificate is a legal document affixed with my signature so there will be an additional charge of at least Php 200. Medical certificates are not part of insurance coverage and shall only be given for specific valid reasons and after the consultation. In most instances, a physical consultation will be required prior to provision of a medical certificate. Some of these cases are related to work or returning to work, pre-employment, school related activities, etc. Contents of a medical certificate cannot be dictated by the patient especially diagnoses, and recommendations.

Can I message you via the NowServing app?

Yes, you can send me a message through the NowServing app once I already accepted your appointment. You will receive a reply as soon as possible.

Can I message you on your social media accounts?

Please keep all consult-related questions here, on this platform. Once social media accounts are up, all questions will be redirected to NowServing or thru my work Viber.