Dr. Rosario Dela Cruz

Dr. Rosario Dela Cruz is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Makati Medical Centre, one of the Philippines' most respected private hospitals in Metro Manila. With 15 years of clinical experience, she provides comprehensive women's health services with a particular focus on high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Dela Cruz trained at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine, one of the oldest medical schools in Asia, before completing her residency and fellowship at Philippine General Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (FPOGS) and holds Diplomate status from the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Her obstetric practice is centered on the management of complicated pregnancies, including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple gestations, preterm labour, and pregnancies complicated by pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease or autoimmune disorders. She works closely with the multidisciplinary maternal-fetal medicine team at Makati Medical Centre.

In gynecology, Dr. Dela Cruz has developed expertise in minimally invasive approaches to common conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding, performing laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries that allow for faster recovery and reduced hospital stays.

Dr. Dela Cruz earned her MD from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Manila. She completed her OB-GYN residency at Philippine General Hospital before undertaking a subspecialty fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine.

She is a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. She has completed advanced training in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic gynecologic surgery through workshops affiliated with the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy.

Dr. Dela Cruz has participated in professional development programs at conferences in the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong, maintaining up-to-date competency in obstetric and gynecological management.

Dr. Dela Cruz's obstetric expertise encompasses routine and complicated pregnancy management. She performs comprehensive prenatal screening, fetal anomaly scans interpretation, and manages high-risk conditions including pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, fetal growth restriction, and placenta praevia. She performs both vaginal and caesarean deliveries.

In gynecology, she offers laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, and endometriosis surgery. She performs hysteroscopy for uterine polyp removal, septal resection, and management of abnormal uterine bleeding. She also manages cervical pathology including LEEP procedures for pre-cancer treatment.

She provides comprehensive well-woman care including cervical cancer screening, contraceptive counselling, and perimenopause management.

Dr. Dela Cruz has contributed to the Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has presented case series at POGS Annual Scientific Meeting. Her clinical interests include outcomes of minimally invasive hysterectomy in Filipino patients and the management of endometriosis-associated infertility.

She is involved in the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society's continuing education programs, providing lectures and case discussions at regional OB-GYN training events.

Dr. Dela Cruz sees international patients at Makati Medical Centre, which is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). She consults in both English and Filipino. The hospital's international patient services department provides support for medical tourism coordination, insurance pre-authorisation, and post-discharge follow-up planning.

Patients from abroad seeking gynecologic surgery or specialist obstetric consultations in the Philippines will find costs significantly lower than in Western countries while benefiting from internationally trained doctors in a modern hospital setting. Video consultations are available for initial case reviews.

Dr. Dela Cruz has been recognized by Makati Medical Centre for excellence in obstetric and gynecologic care. She has contributed to continuing medical education as a clinical instructor and case presenter at POGS regional seminars.

She serves as a clinical mentor for OB-GYN residents and is committed to elevating the standard of maternal care in the Philippines through training and knowledge sharing.