TMC Iloilo welcomes new roster of doctors
As its way of officially welcoming the new addition of doctors to its growing family, The Medical City Iloilo held the 3rd Adde Ultimum Ceremonia last February 19 at Diversion 21 Hotel.
Batch Decem Electi (The Chosen Ten)
TMC Iloilo welcomed 10 new doctors on its budding list of specialists. Here is the list of doctors of Batch Decem Electus (The Chosen Ten):
- Dr. Abraham L. Saad, FPOA –Surgery (Orthopedics)
- Dr. Andrea L. Paderes, DPSP – Pathology
- Dr. Anjuli May P. Jaen, FPCP – Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine)
- Dr. James J. Salazar, FPCS, FPSGS – General Surgery
- Dr. Jimah Suarez – Pacion, DPBRM, FPARM – Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Dr. Kenneth Jorge A. Lasafin, FPCP – Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine)
- Dr. Rhea Anne C. Celis, FPCP, DPCCP, FPSCCM – Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Medicine)
- Dr. Richelle Joy Diamante – Bayson, FPCP – Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
- Dr. Dominador V. del Castillo III, FPCP – Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
- Dr. Raymond D. Bayaua, FPCP – Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine; Electrophysiology & Pacing)
TMC Iloilo is glad to welcome Dr. Raymond Bayaua and Dr. Dom del Castillo III from TMC Ortigas. Both doctors expressed their excitement to be part of TMC Iloilo family and experience the loving Ilonggo culture and help the Ilonggo community at the same time.
Aside from the gowning and pinning ceremony of the new doctors, TMC Iloilo doctors and consultants were also recognized for their loyalty, good leadership and excellent performance as part of the celebration of TMC Iloilo’s 10th anniversary.
TMC Iloilo Physician Engagement and Development Unit (PEDU) Head Dr. Ma. Sancha Pauline Apolto-Garcia leads the Pledge of Commitment.
In his speech, TMC President and CEO Dr. Eugene Ramos highlighted importance of having pride, purpose and pleasure as an institution.
“We have achieved so much amazingly in 10 years’ time. TMC Iloilo has acquired a reputation that can even at par or even better than other hospitals which are way older than us not because of anything else, but because we have a since of purpose. There is pride in working together and there is a lot of pleasure by just being with one another,” he noted.
TMC President and CEO Dr. Eugene Ramos
Dr. Ramos likewise underscored that more doctors from other places are coming over to Iloilo. “The world is getting smaller. Iloilo, with its success and pride, people are coming in. The color of Iloilo is changing so fast and people should adapt to these changes in order to remain relevant,” he said.
The event capped with a fellowship wherein the doctors showed off their hidden talents in singing and dancing. It was indeed a night of “wine and unwind” for TMC Iloilo doctors who spend most of their time serving our patient partners.
ABOUT THE MEDICAL CITY ILOILO
TMC Iloilo is one of the five local hospitals of The Medical City brand. Its other hospitals are located in Ortigas, Clark, South Luzon and Pangasinan.
Entered Iloilo in 2009, it is the first hospital in Iloilo City to introduce “Patient Partnership” service philosophy, a value of care that focuses on making every patient a partner in their journey towards wellness.
The Medical City is the largest healthcare network which owns and operates Guam Regional Medical City, the first Filipino-owned hospital in the United States and an ambulatory Clinic in Dubai.
