Suncore opens first medical tourism hub in Bicol

Legazpi, Albay, home of the majestic Mayon Volcano, is now attracting tourists as a medical tourism hub. Suncore Inc. envisions Legazpi to be the heart of business, healthcare, and tourism in the Bicol Region. In fulfilling its vision for Legazpi, Suncore recently opened the first and fully automated diagnostics and multi-specialty clinic in Albay — Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic.

Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic is the first mall-based diagnostic clinic in the area, occupying 600 sq.m. of Embarcadero Mall, one of the biggest shopping centers in Legazpi and the only mall that fronts the bay and boasts a magnificent view of Mayon Volcano. 

According to Marivic Lualhati, Suncore project consultant, “Though Legazpi is a growing city, the National Statistics Office records reveal that there is a need for better healthcare services. There are only seven hospitals in the city, six of which are privately owned. Most of them only have less than 100 beds. To address the other medical and health needs of Legazpi and nearby towns, there are several diagnostic centers in the district.”

She adds, “Though there are several diagnostic centers in the city, demographical analysis reveals that most of the centers do not possess hi-tech laboratory and diagnostics equipment for faster and more accurate results. Most doctors hold clinic in their homes. This only suggests that there is really a need to uplift the health care system of Legazpi.”

Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic envisions itself to be a one-stop clinic providing the best available health care as well as access to a medical facility that offers state-of-the art services not only to its locals but also to travelers who want to enjoy their vacation and at the same time grab the chance to avail themselves of competitively-priced medical care.

During the soft opening of Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic, it presented the out-patient diagnostic services that are available at the center. These are: dermatology, pharmacy, dental, EENT, ophthalmology, physical rehabilitation, and cardiology pulmonology, 4D Ultrasound, X-ray, laboratory, urgent care, internal medicine, minor surgery, OB gynecology, and pediatrics.

Suncore is also opening its doors to doctors and surgeons who want to hold their clinics at the Suncore Diagnostics and Multi-specialty Clinic.

For more information, call Suncore Manila office at 638-3706.