Dr. Frances Bernadette Caramat - ObGyn

12/08/2025

Only 2 out of 17 regions in the Philippines have met the WHO recommended ratio of 10 doctors per 10,000 population.

The national average stands at 5 doctors per 10,000 population, with 12 regions falling below this average. BARMM has an even lower rate at 0.4 doctors per 10,000 population.

Hi-res: ibon.org/one-doctor-per-bayan

10/08/2025

Unfortunately, in the Philippines:

❎ ️Due Process
✅️ Trial by Facebook

Statement on Public Shaming of Doctors!

The Philippine Medical Association condemns the recent viral post on social media publicly shaming a Surgeon Physician. Professional fees for doctors can vary based on several factors, including the complexity and type of service rendered and level of expertise of the physician handling the case. Each doctor has the right to determine the worth of his services rendered guided by a common relative value scale followed in the Philippines. Based on accounts on services rendered to the patient mentioned in the case the hospital charges and professional fees were within acceptable limits of ethical practice.

We therefore condemn the post to malign a physician who performed his duty well. He was singled out despite the fact that there were several medical specialists who handled this very complex case. Based on facts gathered the high professional fee in question was incorrect and was actually lower , the physicians even agreed to be paid with a guarantee letter! Considering the patient was treated with utmost compassion and concern by the several attending physicians for more than 20 days the social media post claiming “heartless treatment “ from the Physicians is unjust and uncalled for.

Let's focus on promoting a supportive and respectful environment for healthcare professionals. Doctors and all health care professionals play a vital role in our lives, and you should be acknowledging their hard work and dedication. You were treated and saved from near death to good health ready for discharge and you repay their kindness with Public shaming!

09/08/2025

🧿 Time out 🧿

📣 Will resume clinic hours on AUGUST 28, 2025
📣 No online consultations for now unless for old
patients seen at my clinic

See you at the clinics with renewed energy ✨️

📍 The Medical City Pangasinan, Dagupan City
Room 119
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9 - 12 nn
Saturdays: 9 - 4 pm
By appointment, walk-ins

📍 St. Mary's Medical and Diagnostic Clinic,
Poblacion, Manaoag
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1-4pm
By appointment, walk-ins

📍 Julius K. Quiambao Medical and Wellness
Center, Brgy. Asin, Bayambang, Pangasinan
Tuesdays: 10 - 12 noon
Walk-ins

23/07/2025

In Case of Emergency, contact your nearest Pangasinan Provincial Hospital!🚨

Here are the 14 government-run hospitals ready to provide immediate medical assistance across the province. Please share to help save lives.

20/07/2025

Starting your own private practice takes courage and a silent confidence knowing you've reached a level of competence to deliver appropriate healthcare needs for your patients. While there will always be a risk of morbidity, much worse a mortality, the goal is to always see your patients through.

This week was filled with so many answered prayers and I did not just get "Salamat sa discount, Doc." THIS was a pat on the back for a job well done. Salamat sa tiwala.

07/07/2025

No Clinic Schedule for the whole week in both Dagupan and Manaoag clinics.

Thank you for your understanding.

01/07/2025

Misleading caption as most do not read an article in its entirety. One, this is not for tourists and is not available for all hospitals. Her husband is Korean.

South Korea has the lowest birth rate and is facing a demographics crisis. This is the government's way to encourage women to give birth. You cannot pattern their incentives to that of the Philippines or countries like India because we're a baby-making powerhouse.

In the Philippines alone there are nearly 4000 births per day. Hindi lang paggamit ng taxes ito, kailangan nila magparami.

The Cebuana food content creator shares the perks of giving birth in South Korea, like a congratulatory voucher worth about P80,000 that she can use in groceries or online, plus P40,000 cash from city hall and a monthly allowance of P40,000 for the baby.

Full story in our comments.

07/06/2025

Dear patients,

There will be slight changes in the clinic schedules at The Medical City Pangasinan and St. Mary's Medical and Diagnostic Clinic for OBGYN consultations.

I will only hold clinic for SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS this June-July 2025.

Kindly send a message to book an appointment.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/06/2025

The youngest, newly diagnosed case with HIV is only 12 years old. Please practice safe s*x.

57 A DAY

They are young, often broke, sometimes in love. They come in quietly. Walk-in clinics, anonymous forms. Every day, 57 more of them.

The virus isn’t new. Its targets are. Fifteen. Seventeen. Twenty-two. Their blood is telling the truth faster than their government can listen.

Congress remains unmoved. The halls are preoccupied with ceremonies of allegiance.

There'll be indignant speeches. A task force. A ribbon. And another 57 tomorrow.

02/06/2025

We ended May with a podcast spearheaded by our TMCP Marketing Team to reinforce cervical cancer prevention and screening.

For our patients, we highly encourage you to be informed, be empowered and get screened regularly. See you at the clinics!