Capitol Medical Center
| Capital Medical Center | |
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| Capitol Medical Center, Inc. | |
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| Geography | |
| Location |
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 300 (2013) |
| History | |
| Founded | March 19, 1970 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Philippines |
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Building details | |
| General information | |
| Construction started | May 1, 1968 |
| Completed | March 19, 1970 |
| Opening | June 22, 1970 |
| Website | |
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The Capitol Medical Center is a hospital located in Quezon City.
History
The hospital was founded by Thelma N. Clemente, Luis C. Clemente and fellow medical professionals.[1]
The groundbreaking of the hospital took place in May 1, 1968 and was inaugurated in March 19, 1970. It opened to the public a few months later on June 22, 1970. In 2013 it is reported that the Capitol Medical Center has 300 beds, 200 more than the initial 100 beds upon its establishment.[2]
The first kidney transplant was done in the hospital on November 1970. The hospital also had national firsts such as the first private hospital to host a center for Spinal Disorder which was established 1977, the first Digital Infrared Thermograph Imaging system acquired in 1983.[3]
Capitol continued to expand and upgrade its facilities. The hospital established a voice and swallowing clinic catering to voice professionals and dysphagic individuals which the hospital administration describes as the first of its kind. In 2003 the first Laparoscopic Nephrectomy was performed by the hospital's surgeons.[3]
Before founder, Thelma Clemente's death on November 11, 2016, a new and complete facilities for heart bypass operations were installed in the hospital.[4]
References
- ↑ "Capitol Medical Center - Quezon City, Philippines". Capitolmedical.org. 1970-03-19. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
- ↑ "Capitol Medical Center turns 43". High Beam Research. Manila Bulletin. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- 1 2 "About Capitol Medical Center". Capitol Medical Center. Capitol Medical Center, Inc. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ↑ San Luis, Bel (16 November 2016). "Amazing Dr. Thelma Clemente". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 3 December 2016.