# Dr. Ivan Zapanta, RND, MD | Internal Medicine and Medical Nutrition, Metro Manila > Dr. Ivan Kenneth Zapanta is one of the few Filipino physicians who is both an Internal Medicine doctor (MD) and a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND). He writes the prescription and the medical nutrition plan in the same consultation, built around Filipino food. Active clinics at 8 locations across Metro Manila, plus teleconsult nationwide. Website: https://ivanzapantamd.com/ Book a consultation: https://ivanzapantamd.com/#book Viber: 0924-006-5616 (+63 924 006 5616) Email: mail@ivanzapantamd.com ## About Dr. Ivan - BS Community Nutrition and Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND), University of the Philippines Diliman - Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Santo Tomas - Internal Medicine Residency, Makati Medical Center - Medical Nutrition Fellowship, St. Luke's Medical Center - Fellow, Philippine College of Physicians (FPCP) - Diplomate, Philippine College of Medical Nutrition Physicians (DPCMNP) - Assistant Professor, St. Luke's College of Medicine - Senior Lecturer, University of the Philippines Diliman - Head, National Affairs Committee, PhilSPEN; Board Member, Sports Nutrition Association of the Philippines; Co-Founder, Nuwendo Medical Inc. Full biography: https://ivanzapantamd.com/about.html ## Conditions treated - **Type 2 Diabetes**: lowering HbA1c with a Filipino-food medical nutrition plan aligned with medications. - **Hypertension**: sodium reduction built around patis, toyo, bagoong, and processed foods; a Filipino adaptation of the DASH diet. - **Weight Management**: medically supervised, with a metabolic workup, Asian BMI cut-offs, and GLP-1 prescribing where clinically appropriate. - **Chronic Kidney Disease**: protein, potassium, and phosphorus control by CKD stage, coordinated with the patient's nephrologist. - **Cancer Nutrition**: nutrition support before, during, and after treatment, coordinated with the oncology team. - **Surgical Optimization**: prehabilitation before surgery so nutrition targets are met for recovery and wound healing, plus guidance on diet progression and supplementation after the operation. Results depend on each patient's condition and adherence; no specific outcome is guaranteed. Details: https://ivanzapantamd.com/conditions.html ## Services - Clinical Internal Medicine (outpatient and inpatient adult care) - Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) with written Filipino-food nutrition plans - Sports Nutrition - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (tube feeding and IV nutrition, hospital-based) - Lifestyle Medicine and Longevity Optimization - Teleconsult, available nationwide Details: https://ivanzapantamd.com/services.html ## Programs and fees | Program | Fee | What it includes | |---|---|---| | Medical Nutrition Consult | PHP 5,000 (one-time) | Assessment, written medical nutrition plan (PDF), 3 sessions | | Condition Specific Program | PHP 10,000 (3 months) | Condition-specific plan, monthly updates, 3 remote check-ins, lab review | | Personalized Program | Inquire | Concierge care: menu plans, CGM guidance, home visits, chat support | Add-ons: Weekly Menu Plan PHP 5,000; Follow-up Consultation PHP 1,500; Clearance PHP 2,000; Medical Certificate PHP 500. In-person clinic consultations are billed separately as professional fees, which vary by hospital. Details: https://ivanzapantamd.com/programs.html Payment channels (GCash, BPI, BDO, Maya): https://ivanzapantamd.com/payment-channels.html ## Clinic locations and schedules | Clinic | Address | Room | Schedule | Clinic phone | |---|---|---|---|---| | St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City | 279 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City | Room 706, North Tower CHBC | Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN | 0933-853-4625 | | St. Luke's Medical Center, BGC | 32nd Street corner 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig | 6th Floor, Center for Weight Intervention and Nutrition Services | Saturday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 0998-582-2010 | | Makati Medical Center | 2 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City | Room 362A | Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 0968-762-6137 | | Parañaque Doctors Hospital | Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Sucat, Parañaque City | Room 630 | Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | 0919-525-7786 | | Fatima University Medical Center | Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal | 4th Floor OPD | Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | 0918-929-4003 | | Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center | 1348 Marikina-Infanta Highway (Marcos Highway), Brgy. Mayamot, Antipolo City, Rizal 1800 | Room 504 | Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 0966-307-5958 | | Marikina Valley Medical Center | Sumulong Highway corner Aguinaldo Street, Barangay Sto. Niño, Marikina City | Room 618, MAB | Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (1st and 2nd weeks of the month only) | 0993-383-0655 | | The Medical City Clinic, UP Town Center | UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City | | Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 0925-804-0553 | Teleconsult is available nationwide for patients who cannot travel to a clinic. Details: https://ivanzapantamd.com/clinics.html ## How to book 1. Fill out the booking form at https://ivanzapantamd.com/#book (choose in-person or teleconsult, your preferred clinic, and your main concern), or message the clinic on Viber at 0924-006-5616. 2. Clinic staff confirm the schedule by SMS or email within one business day. 3. Bring recent labs if available (for example HbA1c, lipid panel, creatinine) and a list of current medications. Online booking is also available via NowServing: https://seriousmd.com/doc/ivan-kenneth-zapanta For medical emergencies, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911. ## Articles - Can a diabetic still eat rice? https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/diabetes-rice.html - Why BMI alone is not enough: https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/bmi-limits.html - Where Filipino patients really get their sodium: https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/hypertension-salt.html - GLP-1 medications and nutrition: https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/glp1-nutrition.html - The adobo question: https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/adobo-question.html - What I tell patients before prescribing Mounjaro: https://ivanzapantamd.com/articles/mounjaro-conversation.html ## Policies - Data Privacy Notice (RA 10173): https://ivanzapantamd.com/privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://ivanzapantamd.com/terms.html Website content is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.