The Department of Neurosciences is one of the youngest departments of the UP College of Medicine and the Philippine General Hospital. Three different sections under the departments of Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics were unified under a single department that achieved autonomy on September 30, 1999 under the leadership of Dr. Martesio Perez, who became the first chair of the department. The department was created to respond to the need for specialized care for neurologic patients in the hospital. Today, twenty years from its creation, it is one of the best clinical departments in patient care, medical research and education.
The department is guided by its vision “to become an internationally recognized center of excellence and leadership in neuroscience education, research, training, service and advocacy dedicated to the Filipino, especially for the underserved.” Its mission is “to serve the Filipino people and advance the field of neurosciences by providing excellent and compassionate neurologic and neurosurgical care, developing outstanding human health resources and mentoring future pioneering leaders and advocates. Its core values include empowering leadership and teamwork, public service and compassion, integrity, respect and care for individuals, excellence and academic freedom.
The department participates in team taught courses starting in the third year of medical school (Human Body and Mind I: Integration and Control Systems). One of the highlights of this course is learning how to do the neurologic examination. Neurologic diseases and treatment are taught in the fourth year of medical school (Human Disease and Treatment I: Integration, Coordination and Behavior. By the fifth year of medical school, paper cases on common out patient neurologic illnesses are discussed with the students in small group sessions. Clinical clerkship in neurology is conducted in the sixth year of medical school. Students are allowed participate in the care of patients in the clinics and wards and they attend rounds with the residents and consultants. In the internship year, the students learn more about neurosurgical conditions and treatments.
Residency training programs in adult neurology and neurosurgery are offered by the department. Fellowship programs include training in pediatric neurology, stroke, epilepsy and electrophysiology. These programs have been accredited by their respective specialty societies. The physician trainees of the department are given the privilege to handle a broad array of often complicated in- and out-patient cases through the charity and pay services, as well as in specialty clinics in epilepsy, stroke, headache, dementia, movement disorders, myasthenia gravis, and neuro-oncology. The department places a premium on research as evidenced by its collection of research outputs and publications from its trainees and consultants.
Many graduates of its training programs now practice in different regions in the Philippines. Some have become involved in socio-civic activities in their communities, and hold key positions in various institutions and in local and national organizations. Many graduates have also pursued subspecialty training abroad and have returned to be part of the academe in order to teach and train students and aspiring neurologists and neurosurgeons.
Vision
The internationally recognized center of excellence and leadership in neuroscience education, research, training, service, and advocacy dedicated to the Filipino people, especially for the underserved.
Mission
As the national university hospital and part of the University of the Philippines Health Sciences Center, our mission is to serve the Filipino people and advance the field of Neurosciences in the country by:
- providing excellent and compassionate neurologic and neurosurgical care
- developing outstanding human health resources
- mentoring future pioneering leaders and advocates through education, research, training, service, and advocacy.
Core Values
- EMpowering leadership and teamwork
- Public service and compassion
- Integrity
- Respect and care for individuals
- Excellence and academic freedom
TRAINING PROGRAMS
- Residency in Adult Neurology
- Residency in Neurosurgery
- Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology
- Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Diseases-Stroke
- Fellowship in Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Fellowship in Epilepsy and EEG
- EEG Technician Training Course
- EMG NCV Technician Training Course
STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT
| Staff Name and Position |
Email address |
| Executive Committee |
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| Carissa Paz C. Dioquino, MD Chair |
ccdioquino@up.edu.ph |
| Rhea Angela M. Salonga-Quimpo, MD Executive Officer |
angelarms78@gmail.com |
| Josephine C. Gutierrez, MD Vice Chair, Postgraduate Training |
jcasanovagutierrez@gmail.com |
| Artemio A. Roxas, MD Vice Chair, Research |
jun_roxy@yahoo.com.ph |
| Paul Matthew D. Pasco, MD Vice Chair, Services |
pasco.paul@gmail.com |
| Godfrey T. Robeniol, MD Vice Chair, Undergraduate Training and Development |
gudz1215@gmail.com |
| Divison of Adult Neurology |
|
| Maria Cristina Z. San Jose, MD Division Chief Fellowship Training Officer, Neurovascular/Stroke |
mzsanjose@up.edu.ph |
| Katerina Tanya P. Gosiengfiao, MD Residency Training Officer |
drgosh@yahoo.com |
| Josephine C. Gutierrez, MD Fellowship Training Officer, Epilepsy/Electroencephalography |
jcasanovagutierrez@gmail.com |
| Jose Paciano Baltazar T. Reyes, MD Fellowship Training Officer, Electrodiagnostic Medicine |
reyes_jp90@yahoo.com |
| Roland Dominic G. Jamora, MD Coordinator, Research |
rgjamora@up.edu.ph |
| Faculty of Adult Neurology Veeda Michelle M. Anlacan, MD Mina N. Astejada, MD Marjorie Ann C. Bagnas, MD Julette Marie F. Batara, MD Leonor I. Cabral-Lim, MD Alvin Rae F. Cenina, MD Ma. Epifania V. Collantes, MD Darwin A. Dasig, MD Mark Fernandez, MD Carissa P. Franks, MD Josephine C. Gutierrez, MD Paul Matthew Pasco, MD Jose Leonard Pascual, MD Jose Paciano Reyes, MD Godfrey T. Robeniol, MD Artemio A. Roxas Jr., MD |
vmanlacan@up.edu.ph neuromina@yahoo.com mdbagnas@up.edu.ph jbatara1@yahoo.com lcabrallim@yahoo.com.ph alvincenina@yahoo.com evcollantes@yahoo.com marcfernandez82@gmailcom carissacpineda@gmail.com jcasanovagutierrez@gmail.com pasco.paul@gmail.com klepnard@gmail.com g_robeniol@yahoo.com.ph jun_roxy@yahoo.com.ph |
| Division of Neurosurgery |
|
| Gerardo D. Legaspi, MD Division Chief |
gdlegaspi1@up.edu.ph |
| Kathleen Joy O. Khu Residency Training Officer |
katekhu@yahoo.com |
| Ronnie E. Baticulon, MD Coordinator, Research |
ronnie.baticulon@yahoo.com |
| Faculty of Neurosurgery Jose Francisco A. Aguilar Annabell E. Chua Eric Dennis C. Legaspi Peter Paul P. Rivera Alaric Emmanuel M. Salonga Kenny S. Seng Ibet Y. Sih |
annabellchuamd@gmail.com eclegaspi@gmail.com pdlpr@yahoo.com kennyseng55@yahoo.com ibetsih@yahoo.com |
| Division of Pediatric Neurology |
|
| Benilda C. Sanchez-Gan, MD Division Chief |
bcsanchezgan@up.edu.ph |
| Marilyn A. Tan, MD Fellowship Training Officer |
|
| Marissa B. Lukban, MD Coordinator, Research |
mblukban@gmail.com |
| Faculty of Pediatric Neurology Loudella V. Callotes-Castillo, MD Martha C. Lu-Bolaños, MD Cheryl Anne P. Lubaton-Sacro, MD Marissa B. Lukban, MD Rhea Angela M. Salonga-Quimpo, MD |
lvcalotescastillo@up.edu.ph drlu38@yahoo.com cpl.sacromd@gmail.com mblukban@yahoo.com rmsalongaquimpo@up.edu.ph |
| Administrative Staff |
|
| Ms. Lyzel Montano Administrative Officer |
lsmontano@up.edu.ph |
| Ms. Bernadette Lazo-Estolas Administrative Officer Assistant |
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| Ms. Norma P. Rogel Secretary for College Matters |
normarogel24@yahoo.com |
| Laboratory Technicians |
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| Ms. Epifania Agaran EMG-NCV Technician |
|
| Ms. Jhoanna Belza EEG Technician |
|
| Ms. Noemi Macapili EEG Technician |
|
Outpatient (OPD Room 132A)General Clinic
Monday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Polyclinics
Wednesday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Dementia Clinic (1st & 3rd Monday of the Month) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Epilepsy Clinic (every Friday) 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Headache Clinic (2nd & 4th Friday of the Month) 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Movement Disorder Clinic (3rd Tuesday of the Month 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Myasthenia Gravis & Neuromuscular Clinic (2nd & 4th Monday of the Month 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- XDP Clinic (1st Tuesday of the Month) 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Subspecialty Clinics
Inpatient
- Ward 5 – 15 beds
- Neurology Intensive Care Unit – 4 beds
- Service Acute Stroke Unit – 2 beds
- Pay Acute Stroke Unit – 4 beds
Brain Attack Team
The Brain Attack Team (BAT) is a multi-disciplinary effort of various departments including the Neurosciences, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Laboratories, Pharmacy, Nursing Services, and Medical Social Services. The BAT protocol outlines time-specific steps to ascertain the diagnosis of ischemic stroke and ensure timely administration of medications for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for intravenous thrombolytic therapy; this BAT protocol is applicable to both pay and service patients.
The activation of the BAT code allows for hastened neuroimaging, processing of laboratory exams, and acquisition of rTPA vials. The protocol also aims to standardize the documentation of stroke cases and rTPA utilization in PGH. Through this effort, the Department of Neurosciences hopes to improve stroke care and outcomes.
For hospital transfers/referrals:
- Service: 5548400 Local 2401 or 09222143419
- Pay: 09228462298
NEUROSURGERY
Outpatient (OPD Room 132A)
General Clinics
Wednesday 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tumor Clinic (Cancer Institute 1st Floor)
Thursday 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Inpatient
- Ward 6 -10 beds
- Neurosurgery Special Care Unit – 8 beds
Services Offered
- Brain tumor surgery
- Craniotomy for brain tumor
- Awake surgery
- Image-guided surgery
- Stereotactic biopsy
- Transphenoidal excision
- Vascular neurosurgery (aneurysm, AV malformation)
- Endovascular neurosurgery
- Spine surgery (spine tumors, degenerative disease)
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Surgery for hydrocephalus
- VP shunt insertion
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy
- Surgery for head injury
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Nerve tumors
- Nerve injuries (brachial plexus, other nerves)
- Nerve entrapment (carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.)
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
Outpatient (OPD Rm132A)
General Clinics Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00-4:00 pm
Inpatient Ward 11 – 10 beds
For hospital transfers/referrals: Service/Pay: 5548400 Local 2117
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES TEST
Memory Screening
EEG monitoring – 24 hour video EEG
EEG monitoring – 6 hour video EEG
EEG monitoring – 2 hour video
EEG Routine EEG, Portable EEG
Blink Reflex
EMG-NCV
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS)
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
EMG-NCV with Sympathetic Skin Response
Somatosensory Evoked Potential
Transcranial Doppler
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