Metropolitan Medical Center

In 1968 when Metropolitan Hospital was incorporated by the United Doctors Service Corporation situated in the middle and highly populated area of Masangkay Street, Sta Cruz, Manila. The hospital has a four hundred (400) bed capacity and is graded as a class A medical institution complete with world-class facilities. In order to meet the demand of its hospital nurses, the Metropolitan Hospital established its own school and came into existence in 1976 as the Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing.

Metropolitan Medical Center is a private tertiary hospital located at G. Magsangkay Street in Santa Cruz, Manila. The hospital is based in a 27-storey medical tower, and is fully equipped with diagnostic equipment and a fully automated diagnostic laboratory. It is staffed by more than 300 doctors.

The vision for a Metropolitan Hospital was realized in April 1968 by the two capable groups known as United Doctors Service Corporation. The hospital's Chinese name means "founded in honour and reverence for Christ" because it was founded with a mission of promoting Christianity through providing genuine caring medical services. Metropolitan Hospital opened its doors to the public in Masangkay (Manila) with a three-storey, 156-bed building. It was equipped with delivery rooms and operating rooms. First medical director was Dr.

Victor So. With the aggressive purchase of new medical equipment, 6 operating Xray machines, a hemoodialysis machine and a cardiac unit with intensive care, 1970s saw rapid growth. The establishment of the coronary ICU in 1971 was made during this decade. A 2-story building built within the hospital compound was completed in the middle of the 1970s.

It housed many doctors who wanted to be affiliated with the expanding hospital. The hospital grew to its 6th floor in 1976 with 308 beds. The Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing was also established in the same year. The hospital was known throughout the Philippines for providing excellent medical care. 1980s CONTINUED TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT To meet the increasing needs of the hospital's clients, Metropolitan Hospital continued its technological advancements in the 1980s.

The hospital also established its satellite pharmacy and department of ultrasound, CT scan and Computer System. It also created a laser and surgical ICU. 1990s FUTURE GROWTH IN THE SCOPE AND VALUE OF SERVICES A new group of investors joined the hospital to further develop its services. Semi-private wards and a 30-room executive suite wing were added to the hospital. A state-of-the art diagnostic center was also established, which offered Ultrasound, EEG and Pulmonary as well as state of-the-art Occupational Therapy and EEG.

It was during this period that Metropolitan Hospital's GI Endoscopy Unit, which was the most advanced in the nation, was founded. The 2000s-A NEW NAME AND A NEW FACE For 2005, Metropolitan Hospital reached a higher level of excellence in the healthcare industry. This gave the hospital a brand new face and name. Metropolitan Hospital was transformed into Metropolitan Medical Center.

Metropolitan Medical Center was renamed to symbolize the nurturing and growing aspects of the tree. The green color signifies health and well-being. Gold symbolizes excellence, health and quality. Its dream is to reach higher levels of competence and service. 2010.

S ONWARDS PROGRESS IS A WAY TO LIVE. This is the common theme that has dominated Metropolitan Medical Centre's history. Metropolitan Medical Centre was built on the foundation of Progress. It saw continued medical education, expanded physical facilities, and continued acquisitions of state-of the-art equipment.

It will continue to be, rest assured. This unending quest for improvement has led to the creation of three Centres of Excellence: the Heart Cardiovascular Institute and the Oncology/Cancer Institute. A bigger and more advanced Endoscopic Institute was also created. Metropolitan Medical Centre is constantly reinventing itself to meet the constant need for medical services of the future.

Metropolitan Hospital IS A HOME FOR THE PEOPLE THAT FORMED THE HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES. With the expertise and knowledge of the most respected medical professionals in the country Metropolitan Hospital has been trusted by numerous important figures in the Philippines' history, such as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church, and former Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines.