ManilaMed houses country's first Gender Diversity Center
Know yourself better. Get answers to your questions. Receive support that meets your needs.
Recognizing that society does not always understand the struggle of getting to know ourselves, Medical Center Manila, today known as ManilaMed, launched the Philippines first Gender Diversity Center last May 25, 2018 to cater the growing needs of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community and all those who seek support, understanding, and comfort in their journey to self discovery.
The lauch was graced by doctors of different specializations, and the presence of prominent names from the LGBT community including husband and wife, Ice and Liza Diño-Seguerra, and the country’s first transgender politician, Geraldine Roman who was elected as the Representative of the 1st District of Bataan following the 2016 Philippine elections.
The main objective of the center is to provide a safe space for people of all genders and sexual orientations, caring about their mental and emotional well-being, with physical support as they walk the path of their chosen gender.
The Gender Diversity Center is a place of understanding, healing, and comfort which provides care in a non-judgmental, person-centered, and relaxing environment. Its utmost concern is to help you feel better and achieve your best state of health through expert, compassionate care.
The center is composed of a multidisciplinary team of highly trained professionals who can address your questions and concerns, including:
• Adolescent Medicine Specialist
• Psychologist
• Psychiatrist
• Pediatric Endocrinologist
• Adult Endocrinologist
• Infectious Disease Specialist
• Urologist
• Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon
• Legal Counselor
• Pastoral Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse
If you have questions about your identity, have been teased about the way you dress, move, and speak or often feeling tired, empty and anxious, the Gender Diversity Center may be able to help you. Here are some of the services offered:
• Psychosexual Evaluation and Exploratory Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Puberty Suppression Therapy
• Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
• Infectious Disease Consultation
• Gender Reassignment Surgery
• Legal Status Transitioning
• Pastoral Services
The Gender Diversity Center is located at the 6th floor, ManilaMed Extension Building, 850 United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila. You can reach center at (02) 523-8131 local 3008 for appointment and consultation with their multidisciplinary team member.
ManilaMed houses country’s first Gender Diversity Center
