Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
General Information
The Philippines is a tropical country and as such, diseases that are rare in the U.S. are more common in the Philippines. Depending on the areas that you plan to visit, you may wish to discuss the advisability of obtaining vaccinations for diseases such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, and Tetanus. There are also several prevalent mosquito born diseases such as malaria and dengue fever which can be deadly. Malaria is not a problem in Manila, but it is prevalent in many rural areas of the Philippines. Malaria is most problematic on the island of Palawan; here, mefloquine or doxycycline is needed as a prophylactic. In the other areas, chloroquine alone is recommended. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website. This page contains specific advice about malaria prevention in the Philippines by region.
For additional health guidance and a global rundown of diseases, immunization advice and risks in particular countries, please consult the CDC international travelers hotline at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747), their automated faxback service at 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or the CDC home page.
For more information, please visit our medical assistance page.
A list of physicians can be found here (PDF 207 KB).
Hospital and Medical Facilities
The Embassy has identified doctors, dentists’ facilities, and hospitals in most of the regions for medical assistant. However, the list is provided for guidance only; we cannot evaluate the credentials of the physicians and facilities on this list. List of Authorized Medical Facilities
- Baguio, La Union, Pangasinan Benguet, Laoag City
- Banaue, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva, Vizcaya, Batanes
- Pampanga, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac
- Palawan, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon
- National Capital Region
- Rumblon
- Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes
- IIoilo, Negros Occidental, Aklan
- Negros Oriental, Cebu city, Bohol
- Leyte, Tacloban City, Ormoc City
- Misamis Oriental
- Surigado del Norte, Agusan del Norte