Philip Nino P. Tan-Gatue, MD
Philip Nino P. Tan-Gatue, MD
Physician and Acupuncturist
Dr. Philip Tan-Gatue blends the best of western and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He is one of the proponents of what we term “Integrative Medicine” which seeks to integrate conventional western medicine with traditional and complementary medical systems and practices so as to achieve optimum health care.
He has trained both in his home country of the Philippines and in mainland China, garnering clinical experience under several professors in many different clinics and hospitals. He also teaches in the University of the Philippines College of Medicine , lecturing on TCM and Integrative Medicine topics.
Throughout the world, multitudes are discovering how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help them. The World Health Organization recommends Acupuncture for the treatment of various ailments. These include but are not limited to nervous system problems, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal problems, movement disorders, and of course, pain control. Traditional Chinese Medicine is also an effective form of preventive medicine and wellness maintenance.