The Philippine Gamma Knife Center

History

The Leksell Gamma Knife is a radiological tool that delivers ionizing radiation to the brain to treat various diseases. Developed by Professor Lars Leksell of Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, the Gamma Knife provides patients with another option for the treatment of tumors, vascular malformations, trigeminal neuralgia and other conditions of the brain that were once only managed with open surgery.

"... with a single dose of irradiation, it was possible to successfully
destroy any deep brain structure without the risk of bleeding or infection. "

The Philippine Gamma Knife Center

The Gamma Knife has been in use for more than 30 years in 26 countries having treated more than 180,000 cases worldwide. In the Philippines, the only Leksell Gamma Knife facility can be found within the compound of Cardinal Santos Medical Center located on Wilson Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila. Since its inception in 1997, the Philippine Gamma Knife Center has successfully treated hundreds of cases and to this day continues to provide alternative to brain surgery.

Mission Statement

The Filipino has the right to optimum medical care. It is the responsibility of the Filipino Physician to ensure that all options for treatment me made available to him. It is also the Filipino Physician's obligation to guarantee that this option and care be provided to his sick countrymen in their own country of birth.

The Filipino Physician has the moral and legal obligation to keep up with the developments in his field of expertise. Long standing, accepted tenets may have to give away innovative more creative solution to the tragedy of disease. The scientific mind holds no prejudices. The definition of the successful treatment is never confined; its boundaries should be limitless; and at times, control may very be the evasive cure.

a small core of independent Filipino Physicians from across the country can make a difference. The bond of cooperative endeavor and shared sense of purpose can surpass both petty and gigantic obstacles. The future is reward. The yearnings for scientific know-how, national pride for the medical community, and a genuine contribution to better medical education for young graduates are justifiable and righteous causes. the Filipino Doctor will be second to none. And as always, the Filipino patient is made first.

The ideal can always be approximated and achieved. In as much as we are accountable to our investors, both local and foreign alike, so do we have an inherent responsibility to provide care to patients of all socio-economic levels. Solutions are infinite. The heart and mind need only to beat together.

Lastly, we take recognize of the fact that the Divine Providence, after all is said and done, remains to be the Ultimate Teacher, Judge and Healer.

Based on these benefits and values, the Philippine Gamma Knife Center was founded.

Dr. Eduardo R. Mercado
Director