Fondly known as Doc Robert by both patients and colleagues, he has been in medical practice for eight years, with the past three focused on Psychiatry. During his final year of residency, he served as Chief Resident, a role that strengthened his leadership, clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care. Seeking a more holistic approach to mental health, he pursued further training in Clinical Psychology at De La Salle University–Manila. He completed both his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Santo Tomas, equipping him with a strong foundation in medicine and psychological sciences. In addition to Psychiatry, Doc Robert continues to practice general medicine and works in the emergency department once or twice a week. His clinical expertise covers a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including: - Depression - Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, illness anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder) - Bipolar disorder - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Schizophrenia - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Trauma-related disorders (PTSD, adjustment disorder) - Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia) - Addictive disorders (alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, gambling, pornography) - Geriatric psychiatry (Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease dementia) Outside clinical practice, Doc Robert enjoys chess, sprint running, and weekend travel. He also oversees an egg-laying and piggery farm in the province. A passionate traveler, he has visited 50 countries and holds certifications in SCUBA diving and mountaineering. He is currently further advancing his training in neuromodulation therapies, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).