Redefining neuroscience care for Filipinos
Building on over 50 years of excellence in neurosciences, Makati Medical Center announces the establishment of the Makati Medical Center Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical, and Behavioral Sciences (MINDS) through the unveiling of a commemorative marker at the hospital’s auditorium last Nov. 19. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled services and achieving transformative patient outcomes, MINDS aims to redefine the landscape of neuroscience care in the Philippines.
Rooted in the pioneering work of the Department of NeuroSciences, which was founded in 1973 by the late neurosurgeon Dr. Romeo H. Gustilo, MINDS unites the expertise of three clinical departments: neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. Each department operates independently but works collaboratively under the shared discipline of neuroscience to provide comprehensive and specialized care.
MINDS envisions itself as the country’s most trusted neuroscience institution by championing masterful care, a nurturing environment, superior competence, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by its core values of mindfulness, integrity, nurturance, dedication, and service excellence, the institution promises a holistic approach to healthcare for the mind and body.
Dr. Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, director of MINDS, stated that the Institute’s mission “reflects our commitment to integrate holistic and compassionate care into every patient interaction based on our malasakit culture. It also underscores our drive to stay at the forefront of advancements in medical knowledge, technologies, and practices.”
Through ongoing professional development and pioneering research, MINDS ensures it stays at the forefront of medical excellence. By upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and competence, it continues to earn the trust and confidence of patients and the broader healthcare community.
“I have no doubt that MINDS will translate to better services for all our patients in MakatiMed, providing the kind of care that Makati is known for. Compassionate, patient-centered, ethical, professional, evidence-based, and certainly provided by experts and competent individuals,” said MakatiMed interim copresident and CEO Saturnino P. Javier.
Contact MakatiMed On-Call at tel. (632)88888999, email mmc@makatimed.net.ph, or visit makatimed.net.ph.
