One thing that makes health cards convenient is its consultation coverage. Many of us will pay for a check up fee in cash. But with an HMO account, you just have to swipe your card and talk to a doctor. If you are looking for an accredited doctor, read on and see where you can find one.
List of HMO Doctors
Here, we have compiled a directory of doctors accredited by most HMOs in the Philippines.
Avega
As a corporate HMO type, many employees seek the help of accredited doctor of Avega.
Cocolife Health Care
The number of doctors is increasing so you can have consultations anytime. See the list of Cocolife Health Care doctors.
Etiqa
As one of the multi-country HMO, the company provides ease of access when it comes to doctor consultations.
Inlife (Icare)
Insular Life has become one of the fastest growing HMOs offering consultation services to members. See the list of its accredited doctors.
Maxicare
Has an extensive network of hospitals where a member can use his or her card. Available doctors have different specializations.
Medicard
Various doctor types are available within Medicard’s network. You may search for one from a hospital near you.
Valucare
You can expect to find an accredited doctor based on location. Input the city where you live and see the list of doctors.
Doctor Types Per Concern
If you are not sure what doctor type to consult, we have prepared this simple guide to help you.
- Anesthesiologist – administers anesthesia for surgery
- Cardiologist – doctor for the heart and its blood vessels
- Dermatologist – doctor for the skin, hair and nails
- ENT (Otolaryngologist) – doctor for the ears, nose, throat
- Gastroenterologist – doctor for the digestive system, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, appendix
- Hematologist – doctor for blood concerns and problems
- Nephrologist – doctor for the kidneys
- Neurologist – doctor for the brain, nerves (Neurologist with HMO)
- Ophthalmologist – doctor for the eyes
- Pulmonologist – doctor for the lungs and breathing
- Urologist – doctor for the urinary tract, male sex organs
Who Has Health Cards?
In most cases, employees get to enjoy having a health card as part of their benefits. But even if you are not employed by a company, you can still avail individual plans from HMOs. It’s just the same, only that you have to pay your premiums in cash or credit card.
Now, will there be a difference when it comes to doctor access? There isn’t because the same network of doctors are available whether you are employed or not. Depending on your card, you can always find an accredited doctor so you can have consultation sessions.
It is best to initially call the clinic of your preferred doctor before consultation. Verify about their terms when it comes to health card use. If you are going to a hospital, there is a dedicated counter for HMO account holders so they can assign a doctor to you.
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