Dr. Orestes Monzon
A Life of Healing and Art
Dr. Orestes P. Monzon has lived a life where science and art converge. Trained as a physician specializing in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, he dedicated decades of service at the Philippine Heart Center and the University of Santo Tomas, shaping both patients’ lives and future generations of medical professionals. Beyond medicine, he found a second calling in the arts—photography, painting, and cultural advocacy—proving that healing extends beyond hospitals and into the human spirit.
“Healing is not only of the body but also of the soul.”
Milestones in a Legacy
◉ Graduate of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
◉ Specialized training in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine with fellowships in Germany, Moscow, Kyoto, and the U.S.
◉ Founding member of the Philippine Heart Center (1975)
◉ Former Chairman, Department of Nuclear Medicine, UST Hospital
◉ Published over 50 scientific papers and authored works on medicine, family, and bioethics
The Artist’s Journey
After retiring from full-time medical practice in 2012, Dr. Monzon embraced the arts more fully. What began as photography during his residency years blossomed into exhibits such as Ordinary Photographs and Windows, Doors, Narrow Streets. He later transitioned into painting, studying under master painter Fernando Sena and collaborating with artist Angelito “Jo” Florendo in projects that merged photography and painting.
Art for Advocacy
Dr. Monzon’s art has always been tied to purpose. Exhibitions and raffles of his works have supported:
◉ Missionary projects
◉ Communities with special needs
◉ Cultural and educational causes
Through these initiatives, he demonstrates how art can heal, inspire, and empower—mirroring his lifelong commitment to holistic healing.
A Legacy that Inspires
From the clinical gaze of a radiologist to the artistic eye of a painter, Dr. Orestes Monzon’s life is a testimony to balance: the pursuit of knowledge, the compassion of healing, and the beauty of artistic expression. His journey continues to inspire physicians, artists, and all who believe in the power of creativity and service.
“From the clinical gaze of a physician to the artistic eye of a painter, Dr. Orestes Monzon proves that healing is not only of the body but also of the spirit.”
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