Medical Professionals in Manila: Dr. Cricket Chen, General Pediatrics

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 is an advocate of natural medicine, get to know Dr. Cricket Chen.

Cricket Palanca-Chen, MD
General Pediatrics
Natural Medicine

Dr. Cricket Chen is a health professional with a specialization in Anthroposophic Medicine, a form of complementary medicine which uses nature-based treatments through natural-scientific conventional and holistic methods. She completed her training at the Medizinische Sektion based in Switzerland to hone her specialization, and is one of the few doctors practicing natural medicine in St. Luke’s BGC.

As a natural medicine advocate, her clients are usually composed of parents who want to raise their children with the least chemicals as possible, and those who prefer natural healing methods for their children. Dr. Chen is a member of the Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc., Philippine Medical Association, and the Philippine Association of Anthroposophic Health Practitioners Inc. (PAAHPI).

Make an appointment:

St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City
Monday to Saturday (by appointment only)
Contact: 0927-987-7079