Looking for a good obstetrician-gynecologist is an important part of your pregnancy journey. You should feel comfortable discussing your pregnancy questions, birth plan, and any other concerns you may have with your doctor.
After all, your life and the life of your precious little one will be in her hands. To help moms-to-be find the best gynecologists in the Philippines, we’ve asked other moms and compiled their picks on this list.
What to ask your OB-GYN
Whether it’s your first pregnancy or your third, you know that having a bun in the oven comes with a barrage of questions. You can listen to the tips and advice of other moms, relatives, and good friends. Of course, you should consider what your gut says, too. It’s not called maternal instinct for anything.
For medical concerns, though, we encourage you to seek advice from a medical professional. Come to think of it, you should be able to ask any pregnancy-related questions to your OB. You need to be able to ask him/her about even small things like being able to drink coffee or have a specific type of food. That’s just one of the criteria for finding a good OB.
As for your first or succeeding visits with your doctor, here are some that you should know.
- What are the things I should keep in mind now that I’m pregnant?
- Are there things I shouldn’t do?
- What is your C-section rate? Insider also suggests asking this. Of course, the priority is to have a safe and healthy delivery, but this is important to discuss with your gynecologist so you’ll know what to expect.
- Do you do teleconsults? Now that the pandemic is upon us, we should restrict our movement to essentials only. However, there may be some consults that can be done online. Ask if she’s okay to do this from time to time.
- What postpartum care do you recommend? Insider also encourages women to ask this because it’s also important to take care of yourself after you’ve given birth. This includes screening for postpartum depression, recommendations for contraceptives, and management of existing chronic conditions.
What to look for in a gynecologist
Of course, the best gynecologist in the Philippines is a subjective choice. It depends on whom you’re talking to and their experiences with their respective doctors. But you can find good a gynecologist based on these attributes:
- expertise – Some moms have multiple births so they will need someone who’s experienced in this field. Then there are high-risk pregnancies due to different conditions. Again, you need to know if your OB-GYN is an expert in that field if you have an existing condition.
- clinics – It is more convenient for you to do your checkups and have your baby’s birth if the doctor you choose holds a clinic in a nearby hospital.
- clinic hours – What are your doctor’s clinic hours? Does she answer messages after hours? Is he willing to do teleconsults?
8 best gynecologists in the Philippines
DR. REBECCA SINGSON
This doctor is one of best gynecologists in the Philippines. She has been practicing as an obstetrician-gyneocologist for more than three decades now.
Aside from being an OB-GYN, Dr. Rebecca Singson is also a robotic and laparoscopic surgeon. The accomplished doctor was also the founding chairman of the Department of OB-GYN of the St Luke’s Global City Medical Center when it opened in 2009.
She is currently the head of Aesthetic Gynecologic Service and Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Asian Hospital.
- expertise
- Robotic surgery, gynecological surgery, obstetrics, reverse aging including vaginal rejuvenation and menopause management, and sexual health
- clinics
- St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City
- Makati Medical Center
- Asian Hospital & Medical Center
- clinic hours
- For all three clinics: Monday-Saturday, 1-5pm
- By appointment only
- Schedule here
DR. MADS ECHAVEZ-MARTIN
Dr. Mads Echavez-Martin is a obstetrician-gynecologist and breastfeeding advocate practicing in Muntinlupa/Laguna area. To cope with the situation this pandemic situation, she also accepts telemedicine consults.
- expertise
- obstetrics and gynecology
- clinics
- Unihealth Southwoods Hospital
- Healthway Clinic Festival Mall
- Carmona Hospital & Medical Center
- Babaran-Echavez Clinic
- clinic hours
- Unihealth Southwoods Hospital
- Saturday, 1-3pm
- Room 304
- Schedule at 09164188989
- Healthway Clinic Festival Mall
- Monday, 3-5pm
- Schedule at 09178558110
- Babaran-Echavez Clinic
- Monday, 10am-12nn
- By appointment here
- Unihealth Southwoods Hospital
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DR. JULIETA MAHUSAY
Dr. Julieta Mahusay is one of the veteran doctors in The Medical City. Her patients describe her as “caring and concerned” and “patient in answering questions.” Aside from The Medical City, you can also find her at Medical Plaza Ortigas.
- expertise
- complicated pregnancies
- obstetrics-gynecology
- clinics
- The Medical City
- Medical Plaza Ortigas
- clinic hours
- The Medical City – (02) 3386-0482
- Medical Plaza Ortigas – (02) 8636 4775
DR. KAREN ALESSANDRA TY-TORREDES
If you’re going after a natural birth or a waterbirth, Dr. Karen Ty-Torredes might be the right doctor for you. She is one of the gynecologists in the Philippines who advocates both types of births. This doctor is also a fellow of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and the Philippine Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
- expertise
- obstetrics-gynecology
- natural and waterbirth
- maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy)
- clinics
- St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City
- Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital – Santa Mesa, Manila
- clinic hours
- St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City
- Monday-Saturday (except holidays)
- Schedule at 0923-730-4841
- Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital – Santa Mesa, Manila
- Monday-Thursday, Saturday (except holidays)
- Schedule at 0919-557-4514
- St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City
DR. SHARON R. HONTIVEROS
Now, let’s move on to Cebu. One of the best gynecologists in Cebu and the Philippines according to her patients is Dr. Sharon Hontiveros. In her Facebook page, Dr. Sharon shares how she also struggled with PCOS and how she overcame it. This makes her relatable to her patients who may have the same experience.
- expertise
- obstetrics-gynecologist
- fertility workup
- prenatal care
- clinics
- Dr. Sharon Regado Hontiveros OB-GYNE Clinic Cebu
- clinic hours
- Dr. Sharon Regado Hontiveros OB-GYNE Clinic Cebu
- Monday-Thursday (12-3pm), Saturday (12-3pm)
- +639255987124
DR. LILIA LUNA
Dr. Lilia Luna was appointed Medical Director of the FEU DNR Hospital in 1985 and is the Medical Director, Medical Education, Professional Development & Ethics of Capitol Medical Center. She is described by her patients as “very motherly” so you will feel at ease with her.
- expertise
- obstetrics-gynecology
- clinics
- Capitol Medical Center
- FEU-NRMF Medical Center
- clinic hours
- Capitol Medical Center
- Tuesday-Wednesday: 10am-2pm
- Thursday: 3-6pm
- Saturday: 10am-2pm
- (632)3753821
- FEU-NRMF Medical Center
- Monday: 2-5pm
- Friday: 9:30-11:30am
- (632)9352197
- Capitol Medical Center
DR. LOIDA MICHELLE ONG
After Cebu, let’s move on to one of the top gynecologists in the Davao and the Philippines. Dr. Loida Ong is a fellow of the Philippine Society Of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the Philippine Obstetrical And Gynecological Society.
- expertise
- obstetrics-gynecology
- clinics
- ONG High Risk Clinic
- clinic hours
- Monday-Friday: 8am-12nn
- Saturday: 8-11am
- 0925 501 4069