Gary Sy

Gary S. Sy, popularly known as Dr. Gary Sy, is a medical practitioner, television host, radio broadcaster, columnist, 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.

Broadcasting

Sy used to host 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. ABS-CBN:DZMM's Gabay sa Kalsugan radio program every Sunday

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 Life Extension every Wednesday; People's Journal Sunday Tonight 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:

1998 Most Outstanding Sports Medicine Physician award from the Federation of Filipino Consumers, Inc. Most Outstanding Young Leader Award from the Development of Filipino Youth, Inc. 1999 Young Professional Awardee in Medicine and Allied Services from the Dr. Jose Rizal Awards Outstanding Young Professional Award in Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Parangal ng Bayan Awards 2000 Outstanding Young Professional Award in Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Parangal ng Bayan Awards Outstanding Young Gerontologist of the Philippines from the Kapatiran Awards Outstanding Physician of the Year from the Best in Service Asia Pacific Out-Reach Development, Inc. Humanitarian Award from the Philippine United Senior Citizen Association (PUSCA) Andres Bonifacio Grand Achievement Awardee during the 2nd Annual Mabuhay Filipino Achievers Gawad Parangal 2001 Outstanding Young Professional Award in Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Parangal ng Bayan Awards Humanitarian Award from the Philippine United Senior Citizen Association (PUSCA) 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. 2002 Outstanding Young Professional Award in Medicine & Allied Sciences from the Parangal ng Bayan Awards 2005 Best Educational Radio Program from the Catholic Mass Media (CMMA) 2006 KBP Golden Dove Awardee 2006 for Best Public Service Program- Kalusugan TV RPN 9 2010 2010 Dangal ng Bayan Award – Humanitarian Services for the Elderly 2010 Seal of Excellence Award – Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Practitioner 2010 Seal of Excellence Award – Best radio Health Adviser and Life Extension Medical Center 2010 Seal of Excellence Award – Best Geriatric Center