Circumcision packages are available in most hospitals and clinics. Both young boys and adults may undergo the surgery. Find out more about the latest prices from a hospital near you.
What Is Circumcision
It is a minor surgery that removes the foreskin of the penis. It may be done for hygienic or religious purposes. In the Philippines, it is a common practice that initiates a boy into manhood.
Price of Tuli
Circumcision price in the Philippines starts from Php 400 and up. Different hospitals and clinics have their respective price rates according to procedure type and the age of the patient.
Rates of Hospitals
| Hospital | Price in Peso |
|---|---|
| Makati Medical Center | 13,700 |
| PRI Medical Center Pampanga | 6,000 |
| St. James Hospital Laguna | 2,000 |
| Western Visayas Medical Center | 410 |
| Perpetual Help Medical Center Las Pinas | 5,800 |
| Skyline Hospital Medical Center | 3,000 |
Some medical clinics may also be able to offer the service. Walk in patients are accepted in these facilities with minimal recovery time.
Adult Patients
Hospitals also offer circumcision to patients based on their preferred schedule, location and cut type. The price of circumcision for adults in the Philippines may start from Php 5,000.
Laser Circumcision
Some hospitals offer this type of surgical procedure upon available facility. The cost of laser tuli mayrange from Php 8,500 to Php 20,000 depending on the hospital or clinic.
You may want to first inquire about the current rates as it may involve a higher fee. It is usually painless with the use of anesthesia. However, there is a limited number of hospitals that offer it.
Hospitals List
Circumcision is a simple surgical procedure. You can have it either in a hospital or special clinics. It is expected that major hospitals may charge a little more than clinics and health centers.
Quezon City
FEU Hospital
St. Luke’s Medical Center
The Medical City
Makati
Makati Medical Center
Manila
Ospital ng Maynila
UDMC
UST Hospital
Pasig
Medical City
PGH
Cebu
Cebu Doctors Hospital
Perpetual Succour
Government Hospitals
Hospitals supported by the government usually offer the surgery free of charge but through special charity programs. There is a specific schedule for the procedure which may be announced in the LGU level. You may also inquire from them if they have an appointment system.
Free Tuli
Different LGUs and foundation groups are offering free circumcision to children. You may be able to secure a slot when they announce this at your location.
One example is the Quezon City free tuli program for boys age 12 and up. The schedules are posted on their social media page.
Health Card HMO
Some HMO companies may cover circumcision for patients or their children. However, it is a good idea to contact your provider if this special service is covered. For adults, there may be an option to include the service under an account.
Philhealth Discount
Cash benefits coming from Philhealth may be availed when it comes to surgery. You may check out with Philhealth if circumcision for you or your child is covered.
Home Service
Some medical centers and clinics offer home service for circumcision. The rates could be more expensive than simply having the procedure at a clinic. However, the extra cost could mean you are simply paying for privacy and convenience.
Private circumcision of this kind is not very common in the Philippines. You may get in touch with the service provider at a clinic near you.
Price rates of private or home service may start from Php 3,000 or more depending on the package.
Schedule
Usually, circumcision is available anytime in most hospitals. However, summer time may have a higher number of patients so it is best to schedule an appointment. Teen boys are usually getting circumcised during summer vacation.
If you are an adult of legal age, you may have the procedure anytime. A clinic or hospital that offers adult circumcision usually has promo rates.
Benefits
One of the benefits of this procedure is the reduction of infection risks. If the foreskin is intact, it may become a living ground for bacteria and other germs if the boy or the man does not follow proper hygiene. Other benefits include:
- Reduced risk of penile cancer
- Decreased risk of STD infections
- Decreased UTI risks
- Easier to stay clean and hygienic
Types of Cuts
The patient may have at least three options when it comes to the style of cut for their penis foreskin.
Painless
Almost all clinics can implement a painless procedure for patients. The use of anesthesia has become a standard for painless tuli. Ask your service provider from the hospital or clinic about other options.
Revision
Some men may prefer to undergo what is called circumcision revision. In this case, a secondary surgery is done in order to “fix” the initial procedure. Some of the reasons why a man may want to have it includes ugly circumcision skin, overlapping skin from the shaft to penis head or there is a skin bridge.
In most cases, this is a more expensive procedure. The price of revision may range from Php 9,000 to Php 15,000 or more in major hospitals.
Newborn
For newborn babies, some parents may decide to have the procedure for the infant. You may ask your pediatrician or OB Gyne doctor as to how you can avail the service for the baby.
Doctor for Tuli
All doctors with experience in minor surgery may be able to conduct circumcision as long as he or she is a licensed physician.
However, some people are more comfortable with a urologist as they are experts in the male reproductive organ. Some clinics may also have resident surgeons who can perform the surgery.
References: Mayoclinic, ClevelandClinic
Last Updated on April 28, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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