The Medical City

Summary

The Medical City Ortigas is a well-reputed and top-performing medicare hospital in the Philippines- located along Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. They are part of the largest Healthcare Network in the Phillippines. They offer an international standard clinical facility and a patient-centric approach, ensuring every patient receives exceptional medical treatment at the hospital. Furthermore, their specialized cardiology center provides minimally invasive interventional service, cardiac expertise, and cardiac rehabilitation. The oncology department is equipped with PET-scan, MRI fusion prostate biopsy, and intraoperative radiation therapy. On average, they annually serve about 500,000 outpatients and 50,000 inpatients. Lastly, they received a certificate of distinction from the Joint Commission International (JCI).

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Details

General Outlook

• The Medical City Ortigas is one of the top-performing medicare facilities in the Philippines- located along Ortigas Avenue in the business district of Pasig City.

• They are part of the largest Healthcare Network in the Philippines that consists of one flagship complex-The Medical City Ortigas, four provincial hospitals in Laguna, Clark, Pangasinan, and Iloilo, and about 50 clinics spread over Metro Manila.

• Moreover, the TMC also took its network to the global arena through operation and ownership of Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC).

• They offer full accomplishment of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services, with great consultants in all fields of medicare.

• Furthermore, they have been certified by the Joint Commission International, the largest and most respected medical standards agency.

Fundaments

• The Medical City Ortigas is built on a land of 1.5-hectare property with a total built-up area of 115,000 square feet and has an 800-bed capacity.

• They are composed of some fundaments that are as follow;

• Two nursing towers joined by a Podium, Bridge, and Medical Arts Tower
• Medical Art Tower has 18 floors with a 280 doctor’s clinic
• Six-floor Podium has intervention & diagnostic facilities and administrative offices
• Three-level basement for a parking accommodation

• The main complex is well-equipped with an advanced building management system, state-of-the-art security, and biosafety features.

• They have an organized body of about highly skilled 1,500 physicians and 4,000 administrative staff and other allied healthcare professionals.
• The TMC Ortigas annually serves about 500,000 outpatients and 50,000 inpatients.

• The cardiovascular institute offers state-of-the-art care, minimally invasive interventional services, cardiac expertise, and cardiac rehabilitation.

• Further, the cancer institute provides services PET-Scan, MRI Fusion Prostrate Biopsy, and Intra Operative Radiation Therapy. They also adopt a multidisciplinary team approach for diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and management.

Specialty Medical Services for Foreigners

The top class and largest The Medical City Ortigas has many medical and surgical departments that are specialized for treatments for both domestic and foreigners such as;

• Breast Center
• Cardiovascular Institute
• Department of Medicine
• Institute of Women’s Health
• Department of Orthopedics
• Department of Surgery
• ENT Institute
• Intensive Care Unit
• Institute of Neurological Sciences
• Institute of Regenerative Medicine
• Pediatric Institute
• Radiation Oncology Department
• Wellness and Aesthetic Institue

Language Spoken

• Filipino
• English

Approachability for Foreigners

• The foreigners can get from The Medical City Ortigas in different ways- bus, night bus, taxi, and car. So, the comfortable way is to use a car and taxi. It will be traveling 15 km in 20 minutes by road.
• Moreover, many hotels and guests houses are present around the Medical City that provide comfortable yet international standard facilities to locals and foreigners.

Quality Awards and Acknowledgments

• Awarded with Excellence Award in the Category of Physician Leadership at the Asian Hospital Management Award-2017
• Achieved Best Practice in Infection Prevention and Control Award by Philippine Infection Control Society and Philippine Hospital Association
• Received Gold Award in the category of Innovation in IT Healthcare at the Asian Hospital Management Award for a Teleophthalmology Program

Accreditations

Joint Commission International (JCI)

Joint Commission International (JCI) works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services, and international accreditation and certification. In more than 100 countries, JCI partners with hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers; health systems and agencies; government ministries; academia; and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and to provide solutions for achieving peak performance.