Dr. Michael Cuarteron - Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology

Dr. Michael Cuarteron - Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology 👨🏻‍⚕️Pedia Doc Mike
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👶🏻 Board-Certified Pediatrician
🩸Board-Certified Pediatric Hematologist
🦀 Board-Certified Pediatric Oncologist
📍Cavite, Philippines

Let them play — it’s how kids build imagination, confidence, and connection.Kahit minsan isa ka lang monster, dinosaur o...
20/07/2025

Let them play — it’s how kids build imagination, confidence, and connection.
Kahit minsan isa ka lang monster, dinosaur o langaw.

Eto talaga ang post na bawal pusuan 💔 
17/07/2025

Eto talaga ang post na bawal pusuan 💔


WHY IT HURTS A LITTLE, AS A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, WHEN I GET CUT OFF BY “LUNCH BREAK” OR “5 PM” I understand…offices ...
15/07/2025

WHY IT HURTS A LITTLE, AS A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, WHEN I GET CUT OFF BY “LUNCH BREAK” OR “5 PM”

I understand…offices and malls have schedules and people need to rest. That’s fair.

But sometimes, when I line up early and still hear:
“Sorry po, cut-off na.”
“Lunch break na po. Balik na lang.”
“After 5 na, bukas na ulit.”
“Nakauwi na po yung person-in-charge.”
…it still stings a little.

Not because I expect special treatment.
I DON’T.

I chose to be a doctor. I’m a pediatric oncologist and hematologist. That means I take care of children with cancer and blood diseases. And yes, I know the work is heavy, and I accepted that. That’s just the nature of the job. And most days, I carry it with quiet strength.

I answer calls late at night.
I reply to messages while eating dinner.
I check patient labs while putting my child to sleep.
Sometimes I give advice while I’m in line at the grocery.
Even during lunch, I’m still working.

I can choose not to reply, or wait until office hours… but that’s not how my subspecialty works. My patients and their parents need to stay in touch with their doctor.

So when I’m turned away because of the clock, it reminds me:
I don’t really get to say “cut-off na” myself.
I can’t pause caring just because it’s lunchtime.
I can’t say “closed na po” when a parent is scared.
I can’t ignore a message and think “bukas na lang kita rereplyan” when a child’s fever spikes.

I remember one time, a lady at the desk was about to cut me off, but when she recognized me as the pedia of her daughter, she kindly let me finish my transaction before closing. And I’m truly grateful for that. Because sometimes, a small act of grace can mean the world to someone who gives so often.

I’m not asking for anything extra. Just sharing a quiet thought, after being cut off again—because sometimes it builds up.
And even if we chose this life, doctors are still human.
And feeling that little sting? That’s human too.

Ayan, okay na ‘ko. Pipila na lang ulit bukas 👍


Sometimes, kids remember the things we forget.
11/07/2025

Sometimes, kids remember the things we forget.

Clinic visits should feel safe—not scary.Try saying: ‘Doc will help you feel better.’That simple shift builds trust, not...
08/07/2025

Clinic visits should feel safe—not scary.
Try saying: ‘Doc will help you feel better.’
That simple shift builds trust, not fear. 💉❤️

If your child can memorize complicated dinosaur names and identify them accurately, you’re probably raising more than ju...
06/07/2025

If your child can memorize complicated dinosaur names and identify them accurately, you’re probably raising more than just a fan—you’re raising a brilliant little mind.

Allow children to sleep with items that provide them a sense of comfort and security—even if it’s a toy dinosaur.” 🦖😴 Wh...
04/07/2025

Allow children to sleep with items that provide them a sense of comfort and security—even if it’s a toy dinosaur.” 🦖😴 When children feel secure, they sleep better—and so do parents.

We highly appreciate it when patients remember us — not by our physical traits or mood, but by our names 😂
01/07/2025

We highly appreciate it when patients remember us — not by our physical traits or mood, but by our names 😂

Friendly reminder: The digestive tract goes from mouth → esophagus → stomach → small & large intestines → re**um → a**s....
29/06/2025

Friendly reminder: The digestive tract goes from mouth → esophagus → stomach → small & large intestines → re**um → a**s.
No shortcuts to the lungs, promise!

Teenage patients bring a different kind of flavor to my practice. The rapport is easy… almost like talking to a friend. ...
27/06/2025

Teenage patients bring a different kind of flavor to my practice. The rapport is easy… almost like talking to a friend. Even in sickness, they manage to bring their own sparkle. ✨
Nails by Nailed it by Cherlyn

Grateful for the little moments that keep us going. (Posted with consent)
22/06/2025

Grateful for the little moments that keep us going.
(Posted with consent)

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