The Department of Pediatrics was established in 1964. It has a 3-year residency program in the field of General Pediatrics which was first accredited in 1988.
Vision
The Southern Philippines Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics aims to be the center of excellence in patient service and pediatric training in Mindanao.
Mission
As a leading Pediatric Training Center in the region, it seeks to develop and produce competent and compassionate medical specialists and child advocates, realized through intensive training and progressive clinical research, and through the state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Staff
Consultants
| Dr. Michael T. Manalaysay | Dr. Joel Gallardo |
| Dr. Eleonor C. Du | Dr. Jo-anne J. Lobo |
| Dr. Grace Ann Q. Pecson | Dr. Jeannie B. Ong |
| Dr. Felirin J. Bongalo | Dr. Sheldon Paragas |
| Dr. Gilda F. Agbisit | Dr. Monina Pasumbal |
| Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Banes | Dr. Evelyn Siasu |
| Dr. Marie Aimee Hyacinth V. Bretana | Dr. Fay L. Chua |
| Dr. Mae Concepcion J. Dolendo | Dr. Conchita Abarquez |
Residents
| Katrina Angelica A. Albay | 4th Year |
| Dyan Jane A. Ybanez | 3rd Year |
| Hasmina Pagayao | 2nd Year |
| Roxanne Jill Homez | 2nd year |
| Sherri Ann D. Yu-Villarosa | 2nd year |
| Lenie D. Pretencio | 2nd year |
| Kathleen Kaye Belderol | 1st Year |
| Faye Soleil Sexion | 1st Year |
| Lerry F. Robles | 1st Year |
| Rutchil Gacasan | 1st Year |
| Bai Johannah Zainal | 1st Year |
| Junnah D. Mangacop | 1st Year |
| Sha Hezra Mohammad | 1st Year |
| Merah Linog | 1st Year |
| Daffe Marielle Roldan | 1st Year |
Clinical Services
| Service | Description | Schedule |
| Pedia Cardio-Pulmonology Clearance | Caters to patients below 18 years of age undergoing surgery and in need of approval. Procedure performed on patients involving ECG and chest examination. | Monday-Thursday
2:00 - 4:00 PM |
| Hematology Clinic | Specializes on diagnoses through blood test and treatment of related disorders. | Monday
2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Oncology Clinic | Specializes on diagnoses, treatment and management of cancer. | Monday and Wednesday
2:00 – 4:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Pulmonology Clinic | Specializes on diagnoses and treatment of respiratory disorders. | Monday
2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Allergology & Immunology Clinic | Caters to patients below 18 years of age in need of basic immunization. Specializes in boosting the natural resistance against allergies and infections. | Monday
2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Gastroenterology & Nutrition Clinic | Caters to patients below 18 years of age diagnosed with problems in the digestive system. Specializes in the treatment of liver, intestine, stomach and colon problems. | Monday
2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Endocrinology & Metabolism Clinic | Caters to patients below 18 years of age in need of managing proper metabolic function and coordination. Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones. | 1st Thursday of the Month
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Diabetes Clinic | Specializes in management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among children. | 2nd Thursday of the Month
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Clinical Genetics Clinic | Conducts tests to determine the genetic profile, with results verified and concluded from Manila. | 1st Tuesday of the Month
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Neuro-Developmental Clinic | Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children having behavioral, learning and development disorders. | Monday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Cardiology Clinic | Caters to children diagnosed with congenital or rheumatic heart problems Involves multiphasic health checkup procedures including 2D echo and magnetic resonance imaging. | Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (2D Echo)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuesday (Rheumatic heart disease)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday and Friday (Congenital heart defect)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Nephrology Clinic | Caters to patients below 18 years of age diagnosed with kidney disorders | Tuesday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Well Baby Clinic | Specializes in providing intensive health care to babies in the neonatal nursery (NICU). | Tuesday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Kangaroo Mother Care | Promotes one of the most promising ways to save preterm and low birth weight babies in high-income and low-income settings alike. | Tuesday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Sick Neonate Clinic | Caters to ill newborn babies no more than 28 days old. | Thursday
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Neurology Clinic | Specializes in dealing with neurological disorders such as epileptic seizures, chronic fatigue and headaches. | Thursday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
