Dr. Frances Mae Gumapon-Lua

MD, DSBPP

Dr. Frances Mae Gumapon-Lua

MD, DSBPP

Dr. Frances Mae Gumapon-Lua is a board-certified psychiatrist currently practicing in Cebu City. She earned her degree of Doctor of Medicine at the Cebu Institute of Medicine and had her residency training in Psychiatry at the Center for Behavioral Sciences in Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center. She is a mental health advocate who is passionate about stigma reduction and mental health education; and she believes that mental health is a human right. This is reflected not only in her clinical practice but also in her work as an assistant professor at the Mattias H. Aznar School of Medicine and in her research endeavors. Outside of work, she enjoys watching theater productions, photography, and writing poetry and fiction, using art and self-expression as a way to promote mental well-being.

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Psychiatry

8 Years

In-Person

Online

Dr. Frances Mae Gumapon-Lua is a board-certified psychiatrist currently practicing in Cebu City. She earned her degree of Doctor of Medicine at the Cebu Institute of Medicine and had her residency training in Psychiatry at the Center for Behavioral Sciences in Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center. She is a mental health advocate who is passionate about stigma reduction and mental health education; and she believes that mental health is a human right. This is reflected not only in her clinical practice but also in her work as an assistant professor at the Mattias H. Aznar School of Medicine and in her research endeavors. Outside of work, she enjoys watching theater productions, photography, and writing poetry and fiction, using art and self-expression as a way to promote mental well-being.

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Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA)
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Clinic Schedules

Choose from 3 available clinics

Online Clinic

(Using NowServing app)

Wednesday and Friday

01:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Fee

P 750 - 2000

Fee: P 750 - 2000

Gestalt Wellness Southeast Asia, Inc.

47 F. Ramos St., Cebu City

Thursday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

(By Appointment)

Call (032) 345 4610 / (032) 263 1837 to confirm slot

Fee

-

Fee: -

Inner Peace Mental Health Services

Advent Business Center, Acacia St, Cebu City

Monday

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

(By Appointment)

Please contact 09231666780 or innerpeacephilippines.com to inquire and book an appointment

Tuesday

01:00 AM - 05:00 AM

(By Appointment)

Please contact 09231666780 or innerpeacephilippines.com to inquire and book an appointment

Fee

-

Fee: -

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a schedule today?

All consultations are by appointment. The earliest available schedule will be visible at the top right portion of this profile.

How long does a typical session last?

A typical session lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. Please allow ample time for a complete assessment to be conducted.

What is the "Reason for Booking / Chief Complaint" field for?

Please list specific symptoms you are currently experiencing (ex. difficulty sleeping, anxiety, irritability) as well as your goals for seeking consultation with a mental health professional (ex. for psychotherapy, for medication/prescription refill, for pre-employment evaluation).

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Affiliations

Cebu Medical Society

Philippine Psychiatric Association

Education

Cebu Institute of Medicine, 2016

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, 2022

Certifications

Diplomate, Specialty Board of Philippine Psychiatry 2025

Physician Licensure Examination 2017

Earliest Available Schedule
Affiliations

Cebu Medical Society

Philippine Psychiatric Association

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a schedule today?

All consultations are by appointment. The earliest available schedule will be visible at the top right portion of this profile.

How long does a typical session last?

A typical session lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. Please allow ample time for a complete assessment to be conducted.

What is the "Reason for Booking / Chief Complaint" field for?

Please list specific symptoms you are currently experiencing (ex. difficulty sleeping, anxiety, irritability) as well as your goals for seeking consultation with a mental health professional (ex. for psychotherapy, for medication/prescription refill, for pre-employment evaluation).

See all 7 questions

HMOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a schedule today?

All consultations are by appointment. The earliest available schedule will be visible at the top right portion of this profile.

How long does a typical session last?

A typical session lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. Please allow ample time for a complete assessment to be conducted.

What is the "Reason for Booking / Chief Complaint" field for?

Please list specific symptoms you are currently experiencing (ex. difficulty sleeping, anxiety, irritability) as well as your goals for seeking consultation with a mental health professional (ex. for psychotherapy, for medication/prescription refill, for pre-employment evaluation).

Do you issue Medical Certificates?

Yes, if requested and only after regular follow-up consultations and not on the first consultation. Additional charge may apply.

What is your cancellation policy?

All payments made are non-refundable once your scheduled appointment has been confirmed. You may choose to have your schedule moved to another date or time (depending on availability) but you must do so AT LEAST 48 hours prior to your original scheduled appointment. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of your payment.

Can I reschedule my appointment?

You may ask to reschedule your appointment, depending on the availability of slots on your new preferred date. However, please make sure to do so AT LEAST 48 hours prior to your original scheduled appointment. If not, you will have to book another appointment and forfeit your original payment.

Which HMO's/Healthcards do you accept?

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