With continued investment in specialists, technology, and facilities, TMC Clark and TMC Pangasinan reduce the need to travel to Metro Manila for advanced care
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Philippines — The Medical City (TMC) is actively broadening its clinical services, medical talent, facilities, and technology to bring world-class healthcare directly to local communities. Through its key regional hubs—The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) and The Medical City Pangasinan (TMC Pangasinan)—patients residing across Central and North Luzon can now access sophisticated medical treatments without the need to travel far from home.
As the largest single-branded healthcare network in the Philippines, TMC operates a vast ecosystem comprising five hospitals and over 70 clinics nationwide. The healthcare group maintains a steady investment in specialized services, cutting-edge equipment, and streamlined patient care to adapt to changing public health needs. This interconnected infrastructure ensures patients receive localized treatments while maintaining a direct link to the broader medical expertise and advanced capabilities available throughout the entire TMC network.
“Our goal is to ensure that Filipinos do not have to leave their communities to find world-class care. As we strengthen our regional hospitals as centers of excellence, we are building a network that brings advanced medicine closer to the people who need it,” said Dr. Stuart Bennett, President and Group CEO of TMC.
The Medical City Clark: Advancing Specialized Care in Central Luzon
Celebrating over a decade of service, The Medical City Clark (TMC Clark) stands as the premier healthcare institution in the region. It holds the distinction of being the first and only hospital in Central and North Luzon accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), verifying its compliance with global benchmarks for patient safety and medical quality. Strategically positioned within the Clark Freeport Zone, the 103-bed medical center acts as a vital healthcare lifeline for patients across Pampanga, the broader Central Luzon area, and military veterans.
TMC Clark’s commitment to clinical excellence has earned it significant industry accolades. In Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings, it secured the 15th spot nationwide and was the sole facility from Pampanga to make the list. The hospital’s operations have also been recognized internationally and locally, winning the Patient Safety Program of the Year at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 and the CSR Company of the Year title at the Asia CEO Awards 2024.
On the clinical frontier, TMC Clark has pioneered several medical advancements north of Metro Manila:
• Advanced Cardiovascular & Neurological Care: It introduced the region’s first Hybrid Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Lab, which fuses catheter-based diagnostics with open-heart and neurosurgical capabilities. Backed by high-level neurosurgery and interventional neurology teams, the hospital was the first in the region to perform life-saving mechanical thrombectomies, supported by a dedicated neuro-ICU.
• Precision Oncology: In cancer care, the Julius K. Quiambao Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Center houses a state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner, placing the hospital at the forefront of precise cancer staging and advanced techniques like sentinel node localization.
• Emergency & Specialized Trauma Care: The institution houses the first and only specialized burn unit in Central Luzon. Additionally, its position as the primary trauma center and emergency response hub for the Clark Freeport Zone makes it an indispensable leader in critical care.
“Our patients in Central Luzon deserve the same standard of care they would find anywhere in the world. Every new capability we add is meant to give families access to treatment closer to home,” said Ms. Earline D. Borlongan, Hospital Director of TMC Clark.
The Medical City Pangasinan: Bringing Comprehensive Care Closer to North Luzon
Since its establishment in 2015, The Medical City Pangasinan (TMC Pangasinan) has operated as a vital healthcare anchor for Dagupan City, the wider province of Pangasinan, and nearby provinces in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions. The hospital’s strategic geographic placement ensures that North Luzon residents have immediate access to world-class medical services locally, effectively eliminating the exhausting multi-hour journeys to Metro Manila for complex medical treatments.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Dr. Juan Antonio Maximiano R. Escano, the medical center is undergoing continuous modernizations. The facility is actively upgrading its medical capabilities, patient accommodations, specialized wellness programs, and overall customer experience to meet the rising healthcare demands of the northern provinces.
“For many families in North Luzon, getting advanced care used to mean a long journey to Manila. We are committed to making that journey unnecessary wherever possible, while keeping our patients connected to the expertise of the entire TMC network,” said Dr. Escano.
Bringing Advanced Care Closer to More Filipinos
Together, these two regional hubs demonstrate how The Medical City (TMC) successfully translates its corporate vision into real-world impact. By strategically allocating medical professionals, advanced technology, and modern facilities directly to the regions that need them most, TMC ensures local communities receive high-tier treatment. Crucially, this model maintains a system where every individual patient remains fully connected to the expansive, collective expertise of the broader network. As both institutions expand their operations, TMC continues to uphold its overarching mission: delivering sophisticated, patient-centric healthcare straight to the doorstep of more Filipino families nationwide.
For more information about The Medical City and its services, visit www.themedicalcity.com.
