Meet our Medical Experts

Pedia Directory PH extends its sincere gratitude 🙏 to the following doctors who, despite their demanding schedules, have generously shared their medical expertise on our blogs to benefit Filipino parents all over the world. Your invaluable contributions are profoundly appreciated. 💖

Kristine Grace Gonzalez,
MD, FPPS

General Pediatrics & Genetics

Dra. Gonzalez is a fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society and a Clinical & Metabolic Geneticist based in Bacolod City. Doc Tin completed her trainings at the University of the Philippines and at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH).

Katherine Braganza,
MD, DPPS, FPSDBP

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics

Dra. Braganza is a fellow of the Philippines Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She completed her trainings at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (UST) and Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC).

Carmela Augusta Castro
MD, FPDS

Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

Dra. Castro is a fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society and a member of the Pediatric Dermatological Society (PDSP). Doc Carmela completed her trainings at UP-Manila (PGH) and the University of Toronto.

Maria Suga Dioko
MD, DPPS, FPSHBT, FPSPH

Pediatric Hematology

Dra. Dioko is a fellow of the Philippine Society of Pediatric Hematology and the Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion. Doc Suga is currently practicing at Cebu Velez Hospital and teaching at the Cebu Institute of Medicine.

Gianina Camille Gamboa,
DMD, MDS

Pediatric Dentistry

Dra. Gamboa finished her Doctor of Dentistry Medicine at the University of the Philippines, and her Master of Dental Surgery at the University of Hong Kong. She is a Senior Consultant at the Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines.

Ma. Lourdes Solidum
MD, FPOGS, FPSMFM, FPSUOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dra. Solidum is a fellow of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, the Society of Maternal & Fetal Medicine, and the Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Doc Malou is based in Quezon City, NCR.

Jason Castro,
MD, FPCS, FPSPS

Pediatric Surgery

Dr. Castro is a fellow of the Philippine Board of Surgery and Board of Pediatric Surgery. He completed his trainings at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) and is currently based in Cavite City.