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Pavio L. Buac, MD

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Specializes in Urinary tract/kidney stones, tumors, infections (UTI), hernias, problems/difficulties in urination, sexually transmitted diseases, genital diseases (testis & penis), urologic congenital disorders in children, transplant urology, laparoscopic urology.

Karl Marvin M. Tan, MD, DPBU, FPUA

Karl Marvin M. Tan, MD, DPBU, FPUA image

General Urology, Specialist in Diseases/Surgery of the Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Prostate, Genitalia, Shockwave (ESWL) of Kidney Stones
BPH, Prostate Cancer, Kidney and Bladder Cancer, Impotence, STD, Hernia, Scrotal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopy and Endourology)

Emmanuel Barcenas, MD

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Diseases and Surgery of Adrenals, Kidneys (stones and Tumors), Urinary Bladder, Prostate, and Male Genitalia. UTI, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Erectile Dysfunction and Male Infertility. Specialty: General Surgery Subspecialty: Urology Clinic Address & Schedule: Mactan Doctors’ Hospital Room 118, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015 Philippines Phone: (032) 236 0000 local 218 Schedule: Mon: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Tue: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Wed: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Thu: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Fri: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Dr. JC Borromeo Bldg. (back of CDUH) Rm 209, Gov. M. Roa St., Capitol Site, Cebu City, Cebu 6000 Philippines Phone: (032) 254 0471 Schedule: Mon: 3:00PM – 5:00PM » » » [Read more]

Some Vitamins That You Shouldn't Take

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We are used to taking vitamin supplements on a daily basis, and they seem to be an excellent idea because they make us healthier. Is that true? As human beings we are confident that vitamins are paramount for our existence, and that vitamin deficiencies can lead to severe health conditions. An alarmingly large amount of people takes both vitamins and multi-vitamins daily. They’re usually sold in pharmacies and grocery stores, and most of them don’t call for a prescription. The vitamin supplement industry has grown tremendously over the past decade, and it’s now more powerful than ever. Companies base their » » » [Read more]

Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment

Kidney Stones: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment image

One of the most excruciating pains one can experience is the colicky abdominal pain caused by kidney stones. They affect approximately 10% of the adult population. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are medically called urolithiasis in general. They are called nephrolithiasis when they are located in one or both of the kidneys, ureterolithiasis if they are in the ureters and urolithiasis if they are located in the urinary bladder. They are crystallized substances that eventually harden and form stones. They can be as small as a few millimeters but can grow up to several centimeters big and obstruct the » » » [Read more]