Makati Medical Center launches Heart Institute

Makati Medical Center (Makatimed) launches the Makati Medical Center Heart Institute, a pioneering initiative set to redefine cardiovascular care in the Philippines.

The Makati Medical Center Heart Institute consolidates all facets of the hospital’s centers for Cardiology under one comprehensive framework, including the Cardiac Diagnostic Laboratory, the Advanced Cardiothoracic and Vascular Care Center (Dr. Mariano M. Alimurung Center), the Cardiovascular Learning Unit, and the Vascular & Lymphedema Center.

This integration facilitates a holistic approach to cardiovascular health, encompassing promotion, prevention and treatment.

The unveiling of the commemorative marker on April 11, 2024 set a historic moment for Makatimed, witnessed by esteemed clinical leaders and guests. The event underscored the institution’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care in the region.

Makatimed interim co-president and CEO, and medical director Saturnino P. Javier, MD, said, “For our 55-year-old institution, where cardiology has been a cornerstone since its inception, the launch of the MMC Heart Institute is a significant milestone, long overdue.”

The Makati Medical Center Heart Institute highlights their core objectives: to provide the highest standards of comprehensive cardiovascular care through an integrated platform; to support and enhance the institution’s initiatives in training, education and research; to align with leading national organizations dedicated to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease; to stay abreast of advancements in cardiology and related fields; and to maintain and expand the pool of top-notch cardiologists and related specialists within Makatimed and the Section of Cardiology.

Through unparalleled service, expertise and technology, the Makati Medical Center Heart Institute aligns and integrates all disciplines of cardiology toward achieving these goals.

FROM left: Jose Paulo P. Lorenzo, MD, chairman, department of medicine; Rey J. Lim, division head, service operations; Noel L. Rosas, MD, director, professional services division; Joaquin Emilio G. Jison, MD, head, cardiac catheterization laboratory; Mila D. Uy, MD, past chief, section of cardiology; Anthony B. King Jr., MD, past chief, section of cardiology; Jasmin Melissa B. Bernardo, MD, head, Vascular & Lymphedema Center; Aurora Muriel S. Gamponia, MD, treasurer, Philippine Heart Association; Saturnino P. Javier, MD, medical director and interim co-president and CEO; Asuncion A. Reloza, MD, head, cardiology subspecialty section, department of pediatrics; Ricardo T. Quintos, MD, office in charge, section of peripheral vascular surgery; Gary A. Lopez, MD, chief, section of critical care medicine; Rosario P. Paguntalan, MD, chairman, department of pediatrics; Eda Bernadette P. Bodegon, MAN, RN, chief nursing officer, nursing and patient care services division; Victor L. Gisbert, MD, director, Medical Doctors Inc.