Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Rodelle Joy Lucion-Simatupang
As an expat, there are basic necessities that you need to know to have a comfortable stay in the Philippines. Apart from food, transportation means, and emergency hotlines, it is important to be aware of health services around the metro. This includes finding a physician who can help you about your health conditions as you live in the Philippines.
If you’re looking for someone who can help you with reproductive system concerns, get to know Dr. Rodelle Joy Lucion-Simatupang.
Rodelle Joy Lucion-Simatupang, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Lucion is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist by profession, with a sub-specialty in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. She graduated with a degree in BS Medical Technology at Adventist University of the Philippines, Cavite; took her medicine proper at Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation in Tacloban City; had both her internship and residency training at Adventist Medical Center Manila in Pasay City; and had her fellowship training for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Philippine Children’s Medical Center in Quezon City.
As an obstetrician, Dr. Lucion deals with women before, during, and after pregnancy. As a gynecologist on the other hand, she focuses on the female reproductive issues in all ages (ranging from new born to menopause); performs papsmear; administers vaccines; treats patients with menstrual abnormalities and unusual vaginal discharge; examines and treats patients with sexually transmitted infections and other hormonal abnormalities; and treats patients with mass or cyst in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus. With her sub-specialty in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, she also treats congenital abnormalities in the reproductive tract of girls and performs surgeries as needed.
Make an appointment:
The Medical City Clinic, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Sunday and Monday: 10 am to 12 nn
Clare’s Medical Center
Room 207, Dian St., Palanan Makati City
Tuesday: 2 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm to 5 pm
Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm
This feature also appears on the May 2018 issue of Philippine Primer magazine.