Abigail C. Zaraspe, MD, FPCP, FPCCP, FPSSM, DWASM
Dr. Zaraspe is a respected pulmonologist who completed her fellowship training at both Makati Medical Center and the Lung Center of the Philippines. She is a Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians, the Philippine College of Chest Physicians, and the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine. She is also a Diplomate of the World Association of Sleep Medicine.
Currently, she serves as the Training Officer of the Pulmonary Fellowship Program at Makati Medical Center, where she is also an active consultant. Additionally, she practices at Asian Hospital and Medical Center, bringing her expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine to a broader community.
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Pulmonology - Sleep Specialist
Dr. Cristi-Limson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, where she also heads the Endometriosis Center. She holds a Master’s degree in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine from the University of South Wales. She serves as Vice President of the Philippine Society for Reproductive Medicine and as Assistant Secretary of the Philippine Society for Fertility Preservation.
Dr. Cristi-Limson is also an active consultant at Makati Medical Center and St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City.
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Margaret Joyce A. Cristi-Limson, MD, MSc, FPOGS
OBGYN - Reproductive Medicine
Dr. Rosales-Amante is a Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She completed her Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Massachusetts.
She is an active member of the Climate Change Committee of the Philippine College of Physicians. She previously served as Chair of the Section of Endocrinology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Asian Hospital and Medical Center, where she continues to serve as an active consultant.
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Marie Yvette Rosales-Amante, M.D., FPCEDM, FPCP
Endocrinology
Dr. Marella is a Fellow of the Philippine College of Physicians and the Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He completed his Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Makati Medical Center.
He currently serves as Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at both South City Hospital and Medical Center and Medical Center Parañaque, Inc. He is also an Associate Active Consultant at Makati Medical Center and an Active Consultant at St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City.
Infectious Disease
Sixto Ramon Marella, MD, FPCP, FPSMID
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Rheumatology
Ana Monica D. Estrella, MD, FPCP, FPRA
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Dr. Estrella completed her Fellowship Training in Rheumatology at Makati Medical Center and is a Fellow of the Philippine Rheumatology Association. She further enriched her expertise with a Certificate of Achievement in Immunology—Novel Therapies for Chronic Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and Allergy from Harvard Medical School.
She currently serves as the Assistant Training Officer of the Section of Rheumatology at Makati Medical Center, where she is also an Associate Active Consultant. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Estrella is committed to education as an Associate Professor at De La Salle University Medical Center.
Augusto D. Litonjua, MD, FPCP, FPCEDM
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Dr Litonjua is known as The “Father Of Philippine Endocrinology,” Having Founded The Philippine Society Of Endocrinology And Metabolism, Now Recognized As The Philippine College Of Endocrinology, Diabetes, And Metabolism. Dr. Litonjua Also Holds The Title Of Emeritus Professor At The College Of Medicine, University Of The Philippines. Throughout His Distinguished Career, He Has Received Numerous Accolades, Including The American Association Of Clinical Endocrinologists' “Most Outstanding Endocrinologist Serving An Underserved Population” Award And The American College Of Endocrinology’s “International Clinician Award,” Among Many Others.
Currently, Dr. Litonjua Remains An Active Consultant At Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital, And Manila Doctors Hospital. He Continues To Oversee The Programs And Initiatives Of Diabetes Center Philippines, An Organization He Founded To Promote Nationwide Diabetes Awareness, Train Educators Across The Country, And Run An Annual Youth Camp For Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrinology