Developmental Pediatricians For Individuals With Special Needs

For parents who suspect something unusual with their toddlers or kids, or if there is a confirmation that their kids have Cerebral palsy, Developmental delay, Learning disability, Attention deficit disease, Attention deficit hyperactivity disease, Oppositional defiant disease, Communication disease, Failure-to-thrive, Mental retardation, Developmental coordination disease, Language disease, Language delay, Motor delay, Cognitive delay, Asperger’s disease, Autism, Rhett’s disease, Childhood disintegrative disease, Premature birth, Encoparesis, Enuresis, Fetal alcohol syndrome, it is recommended for parents to bring their kids to a Developmental Pediatrician.

A Developmental pediatrician is someone who is authorized to run tests, diagnose, and manage treatments for children with conditions concerning development. If you’re in the Philippines and are looking for a Developmental Pediatrician, below is a list of most of the Developmental Pediatricians in Metro Manila.

MA. THERESA “MARIE” ARRANZ-LIM
- Unit 1414 MATI bldg
The Medical City
6356789 loc 5187
- Room 273 MAB 3
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Tel 7270001 loc 273
Cel 09178994693

DR. MIMI AVENDANO
- Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Neurodevelopmental Section,
Child Neuroscience Division
924 6601

DR. BERNADETTE BENITEZ
- Medipoint Clinic
LBH Building,
1431 Mabini Street, Manila
523 5476 to 78
- Makati Medical Center Room 331
892 1738
- Medical Plaza Makati - LP Room 4
Dela Rosa corner Amorsolo St. Makati City
892 1738
- Asian Hospital, Filinvest-Alabang
752 3167

DR. ANNA TREICHLER-BORGAILY
- Medical Towers Makati - Suite 407
103 Herrera St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
818 8582

DR. CHRISTINE CONDUCTO
- Philippine Children’s Medical Center
924 6601 Lloc. 307/325

DR. RIA DE GUZMAN
- UP-PGH, Department of Pediatrics
521 8450 loc. 2120 / 2101

DR. FRANCIS DIMALANTA
- St. Luke’s Medical Center
723 1088

DR. JOSELYN EUSEBIO
- Eusebio Clinic
126 15th Ave., Cubao, Q.C.
911 8257
- Quezon City General Hospital
455 2162
- St. Luke’s Medical Center - Rm 203
723 0101 local 6203
- UERM Pediatric Clinic
Aurora Blvd., Sta Mesa, Manila
716 1783
- National Children’s Hospital
E. Rodriguez Ave., Q.C.724 0656
Mobile 0917 - 7938594

DR. AGNES G. FALCOTELO
- Capitol Medical Center - Rm 208
Sct. Magbanua St., Quezon City
3723825 -44 local 3235
Mobile: 0918-9109004
- Fatima Medical Center - Rm 202
New Medicine Building
293 0227 / 293 1636
- Quezon City General Hospital
Child Development Unit, Seminary Road, Q.C.
455 2162
- MBS Specialty Clinic
#7 Asuncion Street, Morning Breeze
Caloocan City (beside MCU)
366 1188 / 362 4418
Fax No. 455 7791 c/o sister

- DR. STELLA GUERRERO-MANALO
Rm 217 Medico Bldg.
Lourdes St., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
633 6686
beeper: 1441 - 668832

DR. CARMENCITA PADILLA
- St. Luke’s Medical Center - Rm 507
Don Santiago Bldg., Taft Ave.
723 0101 local
523 1426

DR. RHANDY PE BENITO
- Children’s Medical Center
(Fe del Mundo Medical Center)
Banawe, Quezon City
712 0845

DR. MARNIE PRUDENCIO
- Phil. Children’s Medical Center
924 6601 - 25 local 307 / 325

DR. ALEXIS L. REYES
- Makati Medical Center- Rm. 217
815 9911 local 7217 Cathy
- Phil. Children’s Medical Center
Quezon Ave., Q.C.
924 6601 - 25 local 273
Fax 819 5423
- PGH – MCAU
Taft Ave., Manila
521 8450 local 402

DR. ANTONIO REMOLLINO
- Perpetual Help, Las Piñas
874 8515
- St. Lukes Medical Center,
Quezon City
723 0101
- Medical Plaza, Ortigas
636 7576

DR. VILMA BAGAY-SALCEDO
- St. Luke’s Medical Center-Rm 524
E. Rodriguez Ave., Q.C.
723 0101 local 6524
7231083
- Don Santiago Bldg. - Rm. 315
Taft Ave., Manila
523 1426
Mobile 0919-2451570
Residence 435 4315 / 922 3027

DR. NOEMI SALAZAR
- UST Hospital - Room 5006, MAB
749 9791
- FEU Hospital - Room 513 Marian
Arts Building, Fairviwe, Quezon City
935 4336

DR. CORNELIO BANAAG
Psychiatrist
- Room 516 Medico Bldg.
Medical City, San Miguel Ave.
Pasig City
631 6961 loc. 516

Dr. PORTIA V. LUSPO
- Child Camp; Adult Psychiatrist
Phil. Children’s Medical Center-Rm 16
9246601-25 local 305/325/307
- UERM - Rm. 119 Medicine Bldg.
7716 1848/7150861-69loc. 280
- Polymedic Hospital - Rm. 215
EDSA, Mandaluyong City
531 7959 / 5314911/21 loc. 23

DR. MARILYN ORTIZ
Neurologist
- Phil. Children’s Medical Center - Rm 15
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Child Neuroscience Office PCMC
924 6601 local 304 / 271 Josie
924 6601 loc. 325/307 Espie/ Olive or Jasmin
e-mail: mhortiz@uplink.com.ph

DR. MA. LOURDES LEDESMA
Neuropsychologist
- Suite 805 Kalaw-Ledesma Condo.
117 Gamboa St., Legaspi Village
Makati City
816 4798
892 7205

DR. LOURDES A. CARANDANG
Clinical Psychologist
- Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital
Room 231 Wilson St., Greenhills
727 0001 local 831 Neriss

DR. EMMA LIWAG
Clinical Psychologist
- Ateneo Wellness Center
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Ave., Loyola Hts., Q.C.
426 5659

DR. EDILBERTO I. DIZON, Ph.D.
- SpEd Diagnostician/Assessment
285 Alcal Bldg., Rm. 3B, Katipunan Ave.
- U.P. College of Education
10 Milan St., Greenpark Village
Manggahan, Pasig City
920 5301 local 6955
646 3567
cell: 0919-3193362
- PHIL. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
East Avenue, Quezon City
921 4958 / 924 9297

8 Responses to “ Developmental Pediatricians For Individuals With Special Needs ”

Comments:

joanne dexter says:
October 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

Do you know a developmental pediatrician based in San Fernando Pampanga? Thanks in advance!

joan says:
October 18th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Hi Joanne,

I do not know a developmental pediatrician based in San Fernando. The closest would be DR. MARIE ARRANZ-LIM of the Angeles University Foundation in Angeles City, Pampanga. UAF Tel. no. (63-45) 625-2888.

Joan

Jopen says:
October 30th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

Hi,

Do you know a developmental pediatrician based in Bulacan?

Or if none, nearest to Bocaue, Bulacan.

Thanks in advance!

sj says:
November 13th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

Hi,

may i ask what attention deficit disease is?

Thanks

joan says:
November 16th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

Hi SJ,

Here is the…

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DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD

I. Either A or B:

Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Inattention

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn’t want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Hyperactivity

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”.

Often talks excessively.

Impulsivity

Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one’s turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:

ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.

American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000.

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I hope this helps.

Joan

joan says:
November 16th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

SJ,

In simpler terms Attention Deficit Disorder’s main features are: inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The criteria for each of the main features are in the DSM-IV cited in my previous reply.

Joan

Marie Lim says:
December 29th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

Hi Joan,

Someone advised me that my contact data was out-dated in your blog so I am leaving the following for you to correct:

MA. THERESA “MARIE” ARRANZ-LIM

Unit 1414 MATI bldg
The Medical City
6356789 loc 5187

or Room 273 MAB 3
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Tel 7270001 loc 273

Cel 09178994693

I am currently on leave from my Pampanga clinic in Angeles University but a colleague, Dr. Mimi Bautista is there.

Thanks,

Dr. Marie Lim

joan says:
December 30th, 2008 at 8:15 am

Dr. Lim, thank you for the update!

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