MAKATI CITY — Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has solidified its position as a leader in Philippine healthcare, ranking first in the country for endocrinology and gastroenterology in the Newsweek and Statista Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 rankings. The hospital also placed within the top three in the Philippines for cardiac surgery, cardiology, and pediatrics. This recognition highlights MakatiMed’s excellence across ten medical specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, and pulmonology.
A Testament to World-Class Specialized Care
The rankings, which evaluated hospitals across the Asia-Pacific region, underscore MakatiMed’s commitment to delivering excellent, specialized, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Saturnino P. Javier, the hospital’s Interim Co-President & CEO and Medical Director, stated that the recognition reflects the institution’s dedication to strengthening its multidisciplinary expertise. This achievement is a significant milestone for Makati, demonstrating that its healthcare infrastructure and medical talent are on par with the best in the region.
A Landmark Year for Philippine Healthcare on the Global Stage
This recognition comes as part of a historic year for Philippine healthcare. MakatiMed is one of only two hospitals in the country included in the global list of the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026, earning a place in the prestigious top 250. The global ranking, also by Newsweek and Statista, evaluated over 2,500 hospitals across 32 countries and marked the first time the Philippines was included in the evaluation. This inclusion puts MakatiMed on the map alongside major medical institutions from North America, Europe, and Asia, reinforcing its standing as one of the country’s leading tertiary hospitals.
