The USHMC Diabetes Center, launched in September 2017, is a dedicated clinic for patients who are new to diabetes and those who have had the chronic condition for some time already. The center was built with the guide and support of the hospital's IM-Diabetologists who strongly advocate for the active participation of diabetes patients in their own self-care.

The services offered at the Diabetes Center include:

• Diabetes Education
• Diet Counselling
• Foot Assessment
• Physical Fitness Guidelines
• CBG Monitoring
• Insulin Therapy

The Diabetes Center is located at the 6th Floor Outpatient Department, Room 601.

Operating hours are:

Monday to Friday

8:00am to 12:00 noon

1:00pm to 5:00 pm

To know if you need Diabetes Education, talk to your doctor.

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Blindness caused by a cataract or the clouding of the lens can be prevented through cataract surgery. It is the most cost-effective surgery and can improve your sight in just few minutes. Our Ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery in a modern and well-equipped operating theater and with the support of our high performing OR nursing teams.

CATARACT SURGERY PACKAGES

To increase access to eye care, we offer our cataract surgery services at package pricing. These packages include the basic lens, surgical supplies, and the professional fee of the surgeon. To know if you are a candidate for cataract surgery, consult any of our Ophthalmologists for a proper cataract evaluation and testing.

OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Clinic Hours:

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:00am to 5:30pm
• Thursdays, 8:00am to 8:00pm
• Mondays and Saturdays, 10:30am to 8:00pm

For individual schedule of our Ophthalmologists, visit our FIND A DOCTOR page.

For a smooth and happy check-up, call or text our OPD staff at 0925-310-5666 to check if your preferred doctor is on duty. You may also call our trunkline at 02-8616386.

To help you decide if you need to see the doctor, answer a few questions in this form.

If you are using your HMO card for consultation or cataract surgery, read our guidelines on this page.

If you are a candidate for cataract surgery and you are a PhilHealth member, check the requirements for pre-approval on this page.

The UHSMC Outpatient Department provides comprehensive range of medical and surgical outpatient services at the hospital building. It is manned by both our OPD Staff and our world-class Medical Specialists.

OPD Schedule

Monday to Saturday (8:00am – 8:00pm)

Sunday and Holidays (Closed)

Consultation with the following:

• Pediatrics
• Internal Medicine
• OB-Gynecology
• Pulmonology
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
  • General Ophthalmology
  • Cataract & Refractive
  • Pedia Ophtha & Strabismus
  • Glaucoma Screening
  • Diabetic & Hypertensive Retinopathy Screening
• Dermatology
  • Skin, Hair and Nails Consultation
  • Acne Surgery
  • Cystic Acne Injection
  • Acne Scars Revision
  • Milia Extraction
  • Chemical Peels
  • Diamond Peel
  • Warts Removal
  • Syringoma Removal
  • Skin Tags Removal
  • Keloids Scars Injection
  • Punch Biopsy
  • Melasma Treatment
  • Other Aesthetic & Pathologic Treatments
• ENT
• Orthopedic
• Dentistry
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Gastroenterology

For inquiries, call our OPD Staff at 0925 310 5666.

Services:

• Triage/vital signs
• Physical Examination
• Adult Medical
• Pediatric Medical
• Surgical
• OB-Gyne
• Critical Care/Trauma (for adult and pediatric)
• Isolation/Psychiatric

Services:

• Major Surgery
• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Urology
• Minor Surgery
• Delivery & Labor

Our state-of-the-art ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) wards are at par with industry standards and are manned by only the most able and most caring personnel.

Services:

• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Acute Respiratory Diseases
• Cerebrovascular Diseases
• Kidney Disease
• Severe Pneumonia
• NICU – Term and Preterm

The USHMC Heart Station provides diagnostic procedures needed for the evaluation of patients with suspected or unknown heart-related disorders. It is equipped with state-of-the-art machines, with highly experienced cardiologists and technologists to provide accurate results and high levels of patient satisfaction through safe quality care.

Services:

• 2d Echocardiogram

A 2D Echocardiogram, often referred to as “2D-Echo”, is an ultrasound of the heart that uses two-dimensional volume, color and Doppler to evaluate overall cardiac functions and blood flow across the cardiac valves. The test will determine disease of the heart muscle, heart tumors and congenital heart defects. Our Heart Station offers adult, pediatric and fetal echocardiogram.

• Electrocardiogram

An Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a routine cardiac test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to show any irregularity in the rhythm, enlargement, old, and recent heart attacks.

• 24-Hour Holter Monitoring

Also known as Ambulatory ECG, the Holter Monitor records a patient’s electrical activity for 24 hours to help evaluate heart abnormalities or irregularities during the day while they perform their daily activities and in sleep.

• Treadmill Stress Test

This helps the cardiologist know how a patient’s heart will respond to physical stress, assess symptoms such as chest pain and palpitations to determine whether the problem is coming from the heart. Also, the test will determine if the patient is likely to develop coronary artery disease.

• 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring measures a patient’s hourly blood pressure while moving around or doing routine activities for 24 hours. This test will see how the patient’s BP react to medications, or find out if they are experiencing a “white coat effect” wherein the patient’s BP are much higher when they are in the hospital/facility than at home or other places.

• Carotid and Vertebral Duplex Scan

A high frequency ultrasound of blood vessel walls of the carotid, vertebral and subclavian arteries which helps in the evaluation of atherosclerosis and plaque formation. It is often required in patients with high vascular risk factors of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.

• Arterial Duplex Scan

A type of peripheral vascular ultrasound that use sound waves or Doppler to produce a color map of the arteries in the arms and legs to identify how the blood is flowing through the arteries. It determines any blockages or narrowing which may reduce blood flow and detect peripheral vascular disease.

• Venous Duplex Scan

A type of peripheral vascular ultrasound that use sound waves or Doppler to evaluate venous blood flow in the arms and legs in patients with symptoms such as pain, swelling and presence of varicose veins. Venous Duplex Scan will help in the early detection of venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis.

The USHMC Laboratory Department is a full-service clinical laboratory performing routine and specialized diagnostic testing services for physicians and patients.

Without losing its personal touch, USHMC Laboratory Department has established a reputation known for prompt, accurate test results using the latest state-of-the-art technology for the best in quality at the best price.

Its service model is to partner with the best analyzers frequently. This allows us to process more specimens per hour, maintaining the highest in testing and quality control standards with minimal human interaction.

The foundation of our laboratory is the quality of our results, which is why we have extensive quality control programs and procedures implemented throughout our specimen processing workflow.

Packages offered:

For inquiries, call our Laboratory Staff at (02) 775 2861, (02) 861 6386 or (02) 775 2815 loc. 108.

Services:

• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• -Simple Spirometry
• -Spirometry with Post Bronchodilator
• Adult BiPAP/CPAP
• Aerosol Therapy (Nebulization)
• Mechanical Ventilation
• -Neonatal
• -Pediatric
• -Adult
• Special Monitoring Procedures
• -PEFR
• -Incentive Spirometry
• Chest Physiotherapy

For inquiries, call our Pulmonary Unit Staff at (02) 775 2861, (02) 861 6386 or (02) 775 2815 loc. 112.

Physical Therapy services:

• • Mechanical Cervical and Lumbar Traction
    Helps patient decrease pain and improves mobility of the spine.

• • Therapeutic Ultrasound
    Provides deep heat to decrease pain and promotes healing to injured soft tissues which includes muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments.

• • TENS and Electrical Stimulator
    TENS are used to help decrease pain around tissue. Electrical Stimulator promotes muscle contraction that helps injured muscles to relearn how to function properly.

• • Hot Moist Pack and Paraffin Wax Bath
    Heating modalities helps to increase circulation to injured tissues, promotes muscle relaxation and provides relief from pain.

• • Therapeutic Exercise
    Specifically designed exercise that helps patient remediate or prevent impairment; improve, restore or enhance physical function; prevent or reduce health-related risk factor, and; optimize overall health status, fitness and sense of well-being.

• • Neuromuscular Re-education
    Use of therapeutic techniques that helps patient with impaired movement, balance, coordination, decreased kinesthetic sense and impaired proprioception.

• Shockwave Therapy
  Used to treat chronic, sub-acute and acute conditions. Promotes regeneration and reparative process of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues.

Occupational Therapy services:

• • Activities of Daily Living Exercise
    Exercises that will engage patient to become independent on daily activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, self-care and cooking.

• • Gross/Fine Motor Skills Exercise
    Activities that enhance and permit hand/finger movement and coordination such as picking, grasping, releasing and pinching for both pediatrics and geriatrics patients in preparation for ADL retraining.

• • Dysphagia Management
    Oral/Tongue exercises for patient with difficulty in swallowing.

• • Neuro-developmental Techniques
    Specifically designed neurodevelopmental training that will help pediatric patient with delayed motor problem.

• Behavioral Modification Techniques
  Activities that will enhance attention span, concentration and frustration tolerance for patient with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems.

We provide rehabilitative care for patient of all ages with numerous conditions including but not limited to:

• Pain Management
• Arthritis and Rheumatoid Conditions
• Sports-related Injuries
• Work-related Injuries
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Neurological Conditions
• Upper and Lower Back Pain
• Musculoskeletal Disorders

Guidelines:

1. Please make an appointment with our Rehabilitation Department by calling us at: (02) 775 2861, (02) 861 6386, and (02) 775 2815 loc. 319 or 0932 429 4196.
2. Wear comfortable clothes and follow all the instructions to be given by our PT staff.

• GE Brivo Plus (C-arm)

The mobile C-arms has been helping surgeons in orthopedic, urology and emerging surgical procedures.
 

• Multix Select DR (Digital X-ray)

Multix Select DR is a brand new and economic digital radiography system which represents affordability, robust system design and high quality. The Multix Select DR can easily accommodate different examination conditions with one single detector. The integration of the mobile flat detector and the imaging station takes full advantage of the benefits of digital radiology.
 

• Portable X-ray

Hospitals require cost-effective and proven systems which reliably support daily operations. Polymobil Plus is the powerful entry-level analog mobile X-ray machine with simple to use, well-proven features for streamlined operation. It offers high image quality.
 

• Treadmill Stress Test

This helps the cardiologist know how a patient’s heart will respond to physical stress, assess symptoms such as chest pain and palpitations to determine whether the problem is coming from the heart. Also, the test will determine if the patient is likely to develop coronary artery disease.
 

• 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring measures a patient’s hourly blood pressure while moving around or doing routine activities for 24 hours. This test will see how the patient’s BP react to medications, or find out if they are experiencing a “white coat effect” wherein the patient’s BP are much higher when they are in the hospital/facility than at home or other places.
 

• Acuson X300 (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

The Acuson X300 Ultrasound System PE is a compact which delivers exceptional clinical performance across a wide variety of applications. This comprehensive, fully featured system incorporates high-end image optimization techniques and enhanced workflow features to meet the challenges of the most demanding care environments.
 

List of Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures:

• Cranial Ultrasound
• Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound
• Chest/Chest Mapping Ultrasound
• Whole Abdomen Ultrasound
• Transrectal/Transvaginal Ultrasound
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Breast Ultrasound
• Ultrasound Guided Biopsy

• 16 Slice Somatom Emotion (CT-Scan)

16 Slice Somatom Emotion is famous for its great versatility and high performance from exam set-up to image acquisition and processing, and will give you high frequency in delivering high quality clinical outcomes. It has innovative-dose saving features such as iris, care dose4d and dosemap, combine the best possible image quality at the lowest possible dose. 16 Slice Somatom Emotion gets leading image quality, as it delivers a very small focal spot and thus outstanding routine spatial resolution.

List of Procedures:
• Head CT
• Cranial
• Temporo-mandibular
• Brain
• Parotid
• Orbits
• Paranasal
• Sinuses
• Nasopharynx
• Inner Ear
• Facial Bones
• Neck CT
• Chest CT
• High Resolution Chest
• Whole Abdomen CT
• Triple Contrast
• Bi-Phasmic Contrast
• Tri-Phasmic Contrast
• CT Stonogram/CT Urogram
• Musculoskeletal Act
• Upper and Lower Extremities CT
• CT Aortogram
• CT-Guided Biopsy

Guidelines:

1. For your safety, children may not accompany patients during the procedure.
2. Please inform the staff if you are pregnant. Most imaging procedures are not performed on pregnant women.
3. If you are an asthmatic, please bring your inhaler.

We have a comprehensive array of medicines that are cost effective and available at our Pharmacy located at the ground floor.

Don’t leave anything to chance. Endoscopy allows for a hassle-free examination of your digestive tract through the use of a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it.

For inquiries, call our Information Staff at (02) 775 2861, (02) 861 6386 or (02) 775 2815.

The Hemodialysis Center of USHMC, located on the 2nd floor, can serve up to 8 patients at a time. Its operations started on April 2016 and makes use of B.Braun’s Dialog + dialysis machine.

OPERATING HOURS:

Mondays to Saturdays
6AM to 4AM
Sundays: On-call

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hepatitis Profile within 6 months (Anti-HBS, HBsAG, Anti-HCV)
• Latest laboratory results
• Latest treatment sheets from previous hemodialysis institution (3 consecutive treatments)
• Clinical / medical abstract
• Hemodialysis order from patient’s nephrologist

PHILHEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

• Updated MDR (Member Data Record)
• 2 photocopies of ID (PWD, Senior ID, etc.)
• Original proof of contribution / official receipt
• Certificate of PhilHealth Availment / Discharge Billing Summary from previous confinement
• PhilHealth Dialysis Database Certificate of Registration (PDD)

MODE OF PAYMENT:

• Cash
• PhilHealth
• PCSO
• DSWD
• HMO

For inquiries about our Hemodialysis service, you may call us at (02) 775-2861 loc. 201 or at 0917 653 6622.

To read a testimonial from Dialysis Patients, click here.

For the following surgical cases:

• Cervical Spine Stenosis
• Lumbar Spine Stenosis
• Thoracic Myelopathy
• Cervical- thoracic-lumbar Spine Disc Herniation
• Spondylolisthesis
• Pediatric and Adult Spine Deformity Corrective Surgery
• Pott's Disease and Tumor
• Decompressive Spine Surgeries
• Spine Fracture Fixation Surgeries

For inquiries, consult with our Orthopedists. Click here to check the schedule.

Unihealth-Southwoods Hospital and Medical Center promotes breastfeeding primarily for new born babies. As such, we have dedicated Breastfeeding Rooms for mothers and their babies located at the 3rd & 4th floor OPD clinics.

In line with our commitment to provide quality medical care to corporations and their employees and staff, we are encouraging companies to be accredited partners of Unihealth-Southwoods Hospital and Medical Center.

Interested companies may submit to the Marketing Department the following documents:

• Letter of Request for Accreditation
• Company Profile and Officers
• Business Permit
• SEC Certificate of Registration
• Certificate of Registration from the BIR
• Latest Audited Financial Statement

For inquiries, call our Marketing Specialist at 02-7752861 loc.336.

You can also send an email to marketing@unihealthsouthwoodshospital.com.

Facing emergencies while being a distance away from a medical facility is serious business. That’s why we put much effort into our ambulance care units, which are fully-functioning mobile emergency-response wards on their own.

Our ambulance is equipped with, but not limited to, a cardiac monitor/defibrillator, portable oxygen with Ambu-Bag, and emergency medications.

Shuttle Service (for patients and employees)