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Gary S. Sy, popularly known as Dr. Gary Sy, is a renowned medical practitioner, former television host and health columnist of Manila Bulletin and People's Journal, and author in the Philippines. He is one of the few doctors specializing in Geriatric Medicine in the country.
Education
Sy obtained a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1987 from the Far Eastern University in Manila. He attended the Fatima College of Medicine in Valenzuela, and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1992.
He entered the Medical Technology Internship Program at the Clark Air Base in the United States Air Force Regional Medical Center in 1987. Dr. Gary S. Sy attained his medical clerical scholarship training in Gastroenterology and General Surgery at the Brooklyn Medical Center, New York, U.S.A in 1991. He took postgraduate courses in Occupational Health and Safety at the University of the Philippines College of Public Health in 1994; Sports Medicine and Family Medicine at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1996; Gerontology and Geriatrics at the Philippine College of Gerontology and Geriatrics and in Bucharest, Romania, in 1999.
Career
Sy is the Medical Director of the Life Extension Medical Center, a medium-sized clinic rendering free services to indigent patients in the country. The center was awarded as the Most Outstanding Geriatric Treatment Center' by the Parangal ng Bayan Foundation's The Who's Who in the Philippines Awards on September 17, 2001 at the Philamlife Theater in Manila.
The Life Extension (Medical Spa)
Center for Health & Wellness
3rd Floor, Bell-Kenz Tower
127 Malakas Street,
Central Diliman, Quezon City
(at the back of Philippine Heart Center)
Operating Days & Hours:
Monday - Saturday
9am to 6pm
For further details, please call (02) 911-1314 or call or text 0917-5777675
Consultations by appointment only.
Medical Leadership and Advocacy
He is formerly the Vice President of the Philippine College of Gerontologist & Geriatrics and a medical consultant of the Philippine United Senior Citizen Association (PUSCA).
Broadcasting
Sy formerly hosted a regular Health Television Show in RPN-9 through his Saturday weekly program entitled Kalusugan TV (Health TV) April – October 2006. He appears regularly in several radio programs in Metro Manila, including: DZRH (666 kHz) "LUNAS" every Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. In June 3, 2012, Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) launched “Gabay sa Kalusugan sa DzRH” hosted by Dr. Gary Sy every Sunday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm (On Hold).
Publishing
Sy has authored two medical books, Gabay sa Kalusugan: Part I (December 2003), and Gabay sa Kalusugan: Part II ( December 2006). He is a regular contributor in several national dailies: the Manila Bulletin's Life Extension every Wednesday; People’s Journal Sunday Tonight's Gabay sa Kalusugan every Sunday; and BizNews Asia Magazine, a weekly issue.
Awards
Sy has received numerous awards as a medical practitioner and broadcaster, including:
Most Outstanding Sports Medicine Physician award from the Federation of Filipino Consumers, Inc. in 1998
Most Outstanding Young Leader Award from the Development of Filipino Youth, Inc., in 1998;
Young Professional Awardee in Medicine and Allied Services from the Dr. Jose Rizal Awards in 1999
Outstanding Young Professional Awards in Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Parangal ng Bayan Awards for four consecutive years 1999-2000-2001-2002
Outstanding Young Gerontologist of the Philippines from the Kapatiran Awards in 2000
Outstanding Physician of the Year and the Best in Service Award - Asia Pacific Out-Reach Development, Inc.
Humanitarian Award from the Philippine United Senior Citizen Association (PUSCA) for 2000–2001;
2000 Andres Bonifacio Grand Achievement Awardee during the 2nd Annual Mabuhay Filipino Achievers Gawad Parangal
Huwarang Pilipino Awardee for Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Top Men and Women of the New Millennium and Parangal ng Bayan Awards
Physician of the Philippines from the Media Special Awards of the Philippine Media Enforcers, Inc. in 2001.
Best Educational Radio Program from the Catholic Mass Media (CMMA) 2005. KBP Golden Dove Awardee 2006 for Best Public Service Program- Kalusugan TV RPN 9.
2010 Seal of Excellence Award - Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Practitioner
2010 Dangal ng Bayan Award - Humanitarian Services for the Elderly
2010 Seal of Excellence Award - Best radio Health Adviser
Life Extension Medical Center - 2010 Seal of Excellence Award - Best Geriatric Center.
Cambridge Certificate - Outstanding Medical Achievement - November 2012
2012 People's Choice Award - Best Educational Radio Program - "Gabay sa Kalusugan" sa DzRH
2012 Seal of Excellence Award - Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Practitioner
2012 Dangal ng Bayan Award- Humanitarian Services for the Elderly
2012 Seal of Excellence Award - Best Radio Health Adviser
2012 Seal of Excellence Award - Best Geriatric Center
Life Extension Medical Center
2014 Asia Pacific Excellence Awards - Asian World-Class Quality Citation
Best Geriatric Center - Life Extension Medical Center
2014 Seal of Excellence awardee for:
Humanitarian Services for the Elders - Dr. Gary Sy
2014 Asean Achiever Awards for:
Outstanding Adviser on Radio Broadcast - Dr. Gary Sy
2015 People’s Choice Awards: Best Geriatric Medicine Practitioner
Golden Globe Award 2016 Outstanding Filipino Achiever – Excellent and Noteworthy Achievements in the field of Geriatric Medicine.
2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award – Our Lady of Fatima University on its 50th Foundation Anniversary & Grand Alumni Homecoming
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