When applying for or renewing a driver’s license, one of the requirements is a medical certificate. This document ensures that drivers are free from health and mental conditions, diseases, and disabilities that may affect their driving ability. This requirement serves to safeguard pedestrians and other drivers from car accidents that might be the result of poor vision, sluggish reaction time, or other factors relating to the driver’s health. Although vehicular safety features have improved over the years, human error remains one of the most common causes of accidents on the road. A medical certificate helps to mitigate this risk by ensuring that drivers are in good health and capable of driving safely.
As I mentioned earlier, a medical certificate is a major requirement for getting a driver’s license. However, you cannot just walk into any hospital or clinic and obtain the medical certificate there, even if it is a government-owned one. The medical facility must be accredited by the Land Transportation Office (LTO); otherwise, they will not accept your medical certificate. The reason is that they need to have the capability to transfer the results electronically to the LTMS Portal. This is something that only LTO-accredited medical facilities can do.
In this article, we will give you a list of the LTO-accredited medical facilities in the National Capital Region (NCR). We will also discuss what the medical certificate is, why it is needed, and what kinds of tests are covered in the medical examination. Let’s begin.
What is a Medical Certificate?
A medical certificate is issued by an LTO-accredited clinic that proves that you are healthy and in the right mind to drive a motor vehicle on public roads. You need a medical certificate when you are applying for a student permit, or getting a driver’s license. It is also a needed document when you are renewing your driver’s license.
A medical certificate is a document that certifies your physical and mental fitness to drive a motor vehicle. It states that you do not suffer from any condition that may impair your driving, such as a stroke, hearing or vision problems, or any disability. The LTO will use your medical certificate to determine if they will impose any conditions or restrictions on your driver’s license. For example, they might only allow you to drive when wearing corrective lenses or when using a hearing aid. They might also restrict you from driving at night or require you to drive in a customized motor vehicle. These driving conditions will depend on your health status, as indicated on your medical certificate.
List of LTO-Accredited Medical Clinics in NCR
You can find many LTO-accredited clinics near the LTO district offices and licensing centers. However, these clinics are often crowded because of the high demand for medical certificates. They are the closest ones to the LTO, so it is not surprising.
If you want to get your medical certificate before going to the LTO or if you want to renew your driver’s license online, you may consider visiting an accredited clinic that is nearer to you. This will save you some time, as most of these clinics have shorter queues than the ones near the LTO. Without further ado, here are the lists of LTO-accredited medical clinics in different areas of Metro Manila.
National Capital Region-East
Here is a list of the accredited medical facilities in NCR-East as of January 20, 2019:
| CLINIC NAME | ADDRESS | CONTACT NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| ABALOS MEDICAL CLINIC | BRGY. PINYAHAN, QUEZON CITY | 0932-7118687 |
| ANC HALILI MEDICAL CLINIC | BRGY. KALIGAYAHAN, NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY | 0915-2457637 |
| ANC Halili Medical Corp. | Ynares Sports Arena Cmpd. Shaw Blvd.,Pasig City | 631-3675 |
| AQV MEDICAL CLINIC | 433 J.P. RIZAL ST STO. NIÑO, MARIKINA CITY | 0917-8996526 |
| ARUGAIN ANM MEDICAL TESTING CENTER | #151 BRGY. SAN ROQUE 20TH AVE COR MIRASOL ST. CUBAO Q.C. | |
| AVENNION MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | LEVEL 2 ALIMALL, CUBAO QUEZON CITY | 930-6174 |
| BREONY MEDICAL CLINIC | 1131 QURINO HIGHWAY, BRGY. KALIGAYAHAN, NOVALICHES QUEZON CITY | 927-7618443 |
| C. E. D. MEDICAL SERVICES | PRIMA BIENES BLDG. BRGY. 01 MAGALANG COR EAST AVE PINYAHAN Q.C. | |
| CHAR-LYN MEDICAL CLINIC EAST AVE. Q.C. | EAST AVE. QUEZON CITY | 0917-1003510 |
| CLINIPATH MEDICAL CLINIC | L/G FLOOR ROBINSON METROEAST, MARCOS HIGHWAY, BRGY. DELA PAZ, PASIG CITY | 637-3102 |
| FSM MEDICAL CLINIC | FTI OLD ADMIN BLDG, FTI CMPLX, WESTERN BICUTAN, TAGUIG | 0917-5157558 |
| Galen Medical Clinic | F. Sevalle Bldg. San Agustin, Malabon City | |
| Healing Grace Medical Clinic | 121 Shaw Blvd., Bagong Silang, Mandaluyong City | 531-1512 |
| HEALTH PRIORITY MEDICAL CLINIC | 1151 UNIT 0 QUIRINO HIWAY KALIGAYAHAN 5, QUEZON CITY | |
| JAGB DRUG TESTING CENTER | ROBINSONS NOVALICHES, UNIT 118, QUEZON CITY | 931-4281 |
| JGC MEDICAL CLINIC | BIAK NA BATO, QUEZON CITY | 0917-8970588 |
| JJCL Drug Testing 2nd Medical Center | Unit CC 20320 2F Ever Gotesco Commonwealth Ave., Batasan Hills, Quezon City | 0922-8186887 |
| JL Sison Medical Clinic- Manila | Post Office Cmpd. Liwasan Bonifacio, Manila | |
| JMRA MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES | G/F OLD ADMIN BLDG. FTI COMPLEX, TAGUIG CITY | 838-5285 |
| JTB Clinic | 80 Severina Compound, R. Magsaysay Blvd. Quezon City | |
| KUYANG MEDICAL CLINIC | VALENZUELA CITY 3RD District, NCR | 0933-1100460 |
| L.T.O. MEDICAL | LTO CENTRAL OFFICE, EAST AVE, QUEZON CITY | |
| LJL DRUG TESTING CENTER | UNIT 314 3/F SHAW CENTER MALL360, SHAW BLVD., ADDITION HILLS, MANDALUYONG | 0917-5602184 |
| LOL MEDICAL CENTER | 371 JP RIZAL ST. COR MING RAMOS, MARIKINA CITY | 997-6861 |
| LRO MEDICAL SERVICES | STALL UNIT 9 PMHA BLDG. COR. LTO EAST AVE., QUEZON CITY | 0927-4357177 |
| MCMD MEDICAL CLINIC | RM 311, PRIMA BLDG., EAST AVE. COR MAGALANG ST., QUEZON CITY | 922-2639 |
| MEGACARE MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | UNIT 029 LGF ANNEX BLDG. SM CITY NORTH EDSA BAGONG PAG-ASA, QUEZON CITY | 0932-3982972 |
| NH MEDICAL CLINIC | UNIT 301 PRIA BLDG., #1 MAGALANG ST. COR EAST AVE., BRGY. PINYAHAN, QUEZON CITY | 729-8009 |
| NOVALTO MEDICAL CLINIC | 1151 QUIRINO HIGHWAY, KALIGAYAHAN 2, NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY | 0995-457-5563 |
| OCNT MEDICAL CLINIC | 107 N. DOMINGO St., BRGY. PEDRO CRUZ, SAN JUAN CITY | 0917-308-3029 |
| OCNT MEDICAL CLINIC | 4-D MAGALANG ST. BRGY. PINYAHAN, QUEZON CITY | 0905-241-7634 |
| Precision Medical Services and Drug Test Lab | 82 P. Tuazon Blvd., Kaunlaran, Quezon City | 411-2723 |
| QUASARS MEDICAL TESTING CENTER | 14 East Avenue Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City | 0965-7326008 529-9170 |
| RBR MEDICAL CLINIC | GROUND FLR. SJB BLDG. N. DOMINGO, SAN JUAN CITY | 0907-6536675 |
| RC LIM MEDICAL | LTO EXTENSION OFFICE, MIRASOL CUBAO, QUEZON CITY | |
| RC LIM MEDICAL | DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY | |
| RC LIM MEDICAL SERVICES | 85 P.TUAZON SQUARE, CUBAO, Q.C | |
| RC LIM MEDICAL SERVICES | P.TUAZON CUBAO, QUEZON CITY | |
| RC LIM MEDICAL SERVICES | 20TH AVE P. TUAZON CUBAO Q.C. | |
| RC Lim medical services | Lot 10, Brgy. Pinyahan Diliman, Quezon City | 0917-3151006 |
| Restituta Q. Layog Medical Clinic | #80 R. Magsaysay blvd. Dona Imelda Bldg Q.C. | 0917-3177359 |
| ROSABEN MEDICAL CLINIC | #3 BIAK NA BATO LA LOMA QUEZON CITY | |
| Rosaben Medical Clinic | FTI compound, Taguig City | |
| ROSABEN MEDICAL CLINIC | 5 P.FLORENTINO ST.COR.BIAK NA BATO STO.DOMINGO Q.C | |
| ROSABEN MEDICAL CLINIC | GROUND FLR.OLD ADMIN BLDG.FTI COMPLEX WESTERN BICUTAN, TAGUIG | 0920-9695351 |
| THINKWISE MEDICAL SERVICES | LTO TIENDESITAS, FRONTERA VERDE UGONG PASIG CITY | 727-1930 |
| TRU-CHECK MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, INC. | PARK AVE. EDSA COR ORTIGAS ROBINSONS GALLERIA, QUEZON CITY | 631-1559 |
| VCAC MEDICAL CLINIC | 3RD FLOOR AYOS CENTER COMELEC BUILDING MALINTA VALENZUELA CITY | 352-3000 Loc 157 |
| Victory Medical Clinic | 375-C Ming Ramos Lane Brgy. Santo Nino Marikina City | 0906-2511070 |
| VNB MEDICALSERVICES INC. | 305 PRIMA BLDG.MAGALANG ST.Q.C | |
| REINERS MEDICAL SERVICES | # 28 Malakas St JHA Bldg. Brgy. Pinyahan, DIliman, Quezon City | 09669774390 09498433889 |
National Capital Region-West
Here is a list of the accredited medical facilities in NCR-West as of January 16, 2019:
| CLINIC NAME | ADDRESS | CONTACT NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| DIAZ MEDICAL CLINIC | Torres Bldg. km 29 Tunasan, Muntinlupa City | |
| DIAZ MEDICAL SERVICES | LTO Compound National Road, Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City | |
| LEO MEDICAL CLINIC | Araneta Ave., Brgy. 79, Caloocan City | (02) 242-2335 |
| BHELL MEDICAL | Stall No. 2 Oreta Sports Complex, F. Sevilla Blvd., Malabon City | |
| VNB MEDICAL | 17 JP Bautista St., Brgy 080, Caloocan City | |
| JENHEALTH MEDICAL CLINIC | #27 National Road, Tunasan, Muntinlupa City | (02) 862-4671 |
| BMZ MEDICAL CLINIC | 1909 Kusang Loob, Brgy. 353, Zone 36, Sta Cruz, Manila | 0956-9814975 |
| CLINICA KONSULTA | Dela Reyna St Reigna Regente St Binondo Manila | (02) 881-1330 |
| RC LIM MEDICAL CLINIC | 22 Araneta Ave., Caloocan City | |
| RUDOLPH PASCUAL MEDICAL (RPM) | Beta Bldg., 2150 Espana Blvd., Manila | |
| RUDOLPH MEDICAL MEDICAL SERVICES | 2F Beta Bldg Josefina St Brgy 258, Sampaloc, Manila | |
| THINKWISE MEDICAL SERVICES | Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City | (02) 541-0189 |
| EPROMED MEDICAL CLINIC | Olivarez Compound Plaza NAIA Ave., San Dionisio, Paranaque City | |
| EPROMED MEDICAL CLINIC | 138 Olivarez Plaza, Ninoy Aquino Ave., San Dionisio, Parañaque City | |
| DOUBLE CHECK MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTER INC. | Level 3, Open Parking Padre Faura Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico cor.Pedro Gil St., Malate | |
| ANGEL’S CLINIC | Mendoza Street, Talon, Las Pinas City | |
| QUICK STOP DRUG TESTING CENTER | MRT Upper Level Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Brgy. Guadalupe, Nuevo Makati City | (02) 896-6481 |
| MEDITRUST DX SERVICES INC | 4th Floor Metropoint, Mall EDSA cor Taft, Brgy. 97, Pasay City | (02) 810-0262 |
| GALEN MEDICAL CLINIC | Unit 2A, Brgy. 79, Araneta Avenue, Caloocan City | (02) 922-2639 |
| GALEN MEDICAL CLINIC – MALABON | F. Sevilla St. San Agustin, Malabon City | (02) 9222639 |
| MIRAJ MEDICAL SERVICES | F16, 4/F Araneta Square, Caloocan City | |
| NHELCHU MEDICAL CLINIC | 310 Real St., Alabang Zapote Rd., Talon I, Las Piñas City | (02) 799-3217 |
| NELCHU MEDICAL SERVICES | 94-A E. Mendoza Avenue , Bayani Subd. Talon 1, Las Pinas City | (02) 799-3217 |
| JJCL DRUG TESTING MEDICAL CENTER | 5th Floor SM City Concepcion St. Ermita Manila | (02) 989-0110 |
| CLA MEDICAL | Pasay City LTO Domestic Road | |
| DLLD MEDCARE CLINIC | 9624 Pililia St., Valenzuela, Makati City | (02)922-2639 |
| CEZZ MEDICAL SERVICES | Brgy. 191 Areza Bldg LTO Cmpd Domestic Rd., Pasay City | |
| GREEN PASTEUR MEDICAL SERVICES | Areza Building, LTO Compound Domestic Road, Brgy 191, Pasay City | |
| A.E.B MEDICAL CLINIC | 312 Real St. Alabang Zapote Road, Talon Uno, Las Pinas City | |
| MONLLER MEDICAL SERVICES | LTO Compound, Tunasan, Muntinlupa City | |
| DYTREX MEDICAL CLINIC | LTO Compound, Tunasan, Muntinlupa City | (02) 862-1048 |
| DES MEDICAL SERVICES | 22 G. Araneta Ave., Caloocan City | |
| HEALTH PRIORITY MEDICAL CLINIC | 1346 Tayuman St., Manila | |
| JONATHAN V. URBINO MEDICAL SERVICES | 1356 Tayuman St., Sta. Cruz Manila | |
| NELCHU MEDICAL SERVICES – LAS PIÑAS EXT. | 358 Real St., Alabang Zapote Rd., Talon 1, Las Pinas City | |
| DR. RESTITUTA Q. LAYOG MEDICAL CLINIC | 22 G. Araneta, Caloocan City | |
| THINKWISE MEDICAL CLINIC – DLRO MRT AYALA | DLRO Ayala MRT Space C3-C4 2nd Level Ayala MRT Station | (02) 818-3589 |
| DCV MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC – DLRO Robinsons Las Pinas | Robinsons Las Pinas | |
| JL SISON MEDICAL CLINIC | Atayde Paz St. Domestic Rd., Brgy. 191 Pasay City | 09473513355 |
| DR. RESTITUTA Q. LAYOG MEDICAL CLINIC ESPAÑA | Beta Building Josefina St., Cor. Espana Sampaloc, Manila | |
| ELKAY MEDICAL CLINIC | 3401 West Vigan St., Sampaloc, Manila | |
| ELKAY MEDICAL CLINIC | 1411 Tayuman St., Sta. Cruz, Manila | |
| ACA MEDICAL CLINIC | BS Electrical Road, Brgy 191, Pasay City | |
| HEALTH PRIORITY MEDICAL CLINIC – ESPAÑA | LTO Espana | |
| C & C MEDICAL CLINIC | LTO Pasay District Office, Old Domestic Road, Pasay City | |
| ALBERT N. ALEGRE MEDICAL CLINIC | 1409 Tayuman St. Sta. Cruz, Manila | |
| SKYRAIN MEDICAL CLINIC | 807 D. Santiago cor. Mindanao Ave., Sta. Mesa Manila | |
| DR. RESTITUTA Q. LAYOG MEDICAL CLINIC – SAMPALOC3 | 746 Domingo Santiago St., Sampaloc, Manila | |
| JL SISON MEDICAL CLINIC | Post Office Compound Lawton, Manila | |
| HEALTH PRIORITY MEDICAL CLINIC – SAMPALOC | N. Domingo St., Sampaloc, Manila | |
| C3 MEDICAL CLINIC | Unit 9 Lodoro St., National Rd., Tunasan Muntinlupa City | |
| BHELL MEDICAL | P. Sevilla Blvd., San Agustin, Malabon City | |
| RC LIM | Liwasang Bonifacio, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila | |
| ABELEDA MEDICAL CLINIC | 1415 Tayuman, Sta Cruz Manila | |
| JM CREDO MEDICAL CLINIC | FMC-LTO Cmpd Talon Uno Alabang Zapote Rd., Las Pinas City | |
| R.C.T MEDICAL CLINIC | FMC-LTO Compound Alabang Zapote Road, Talon Uno, Las Pinas City | |
| MEGACARE MEDICAL SERVICES INC | CZ 262a SM Mall of Asia JW Diokno Blvd Brgy. 076 Pasay City | |
| FC MEDICAL CLINIC | Pasay Domestic Road, Pasay City | |
| JBO MEDICAL CLINIC | Domestic Road Pasay City | |
| AASE HEALTH DRIVE | Beta Bldg Josefina Reyes St cor Espana Sampaloc, Manila | |
| ALFRED MEDICAL CLINIC | 1443 Tayuman St., Sta. Cruz Manila | |
| LIZ MEDICAL CLINIC | 310 A Real St Alabang Zapote Rd. Talon 1 Las Piñas City | |
| VIRGIL NITZ & BABY MEDICAL SERVICES | 17 JP Bautista St. Brgy. 080, Caloocan City | |
| A.E.B MEDICAL CLINIC | 312 Real St. Alabang Zapote Rd., Talon Uno, Las Piñas City | |
| AGSA MEDICAL CLINIC | 2160 Beta Bldg., Josefina St. Brgy. 528, Sampaloc, Manila |
What are the Tests Covered in the LTO Medical Exam?
The LTO medical exam is simple. You do not have to submit any blood or urine samples or undergo a chest x-ray. These are the health checks you will undergo in an LTO medical exam:
- Checking of height and weight
- Checking of blood pressure
- Eye test using a Snellen Chart
To assess your fitness for driving, the doctor or medical personnel will inquire about your medical history and any medications you are taking. They will also conduct medical tests to check your hearing, speech, and any disabilities or diseases that may impair your driving ability.
The medical exam will take around ten (10) minutes to finish. The result will be transmitted to the LTMS portal after you and the examining physician have your biometric finger scans. Your biometric fingerprint must also match the one in the LTO database (for renewal of a driver’s license).
How Much Does a Medical Certificate Cost?
When I renewed my driver’s license in April 2023, I paid PHP 450.00 for the medical certificate after taking the LTO medical exam. However, some people I know paid as much as 700 pesos for the same certificate because the accredited medical clinics had different fees and charges.
Fortunately, the Land Transportation Office has set a PHP 300 price cap on the medical exam fee for driver’s license applicants since May 20231. The LTO said this policy was based on the recommendations of a committee that studied and consulted with various stakeholders to determine the most reasonable fee for accredited health facilities.
The new maximum fee applies to all LTO-accredited medical facilities where physicians conduct the required medical, physical, optical, and other examinations for student driver’s permits, new non-professional driver’s licenses, and new conductor’s licenses, as well as renewals and upgrades from non-professional to professional driver’s licenses.
- Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. “LTO Imposes P300 Price Cap on Medical Exam Fee of Driver’s License Applicants.” Interaksyon, May 24, 2023. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/05/24/251872/lto-imposes-p300-price-cap-on-medical-exam-fee-of-drivers-license-applicants/. ↩︎
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