Kidney care that sees the person, not just the patient.
St. John Biocare is a family-founded network of hemodialysis and diagnostic centers across Metro Manila. We reduce the fear, explain the costs honestly, and treat you and your family like our own.
Why we exist
Born from one family's experience of kidney failure.
The idea for St. John Biocare came from a son watching his mother live with end-stage renal disease — and believing dialysis could feel more human than what he saw. We were built as a foundation, so putting the patient first isn't a slogan; it's who we answer to.
What we do
Everything for your dialysis care, in one place.
Hemodialysis
Modern machines, careful nurses, early-morning schedules that fit real life.
Learn moreLaboratory & Diagnostics
In-house labs mean faster results for dialysis patients.
Learn moreX-ray / Imaging
On-site imaging to support your care without extra trips.
Learn moreRenal Education
We explain kidney health in plain language for you and your family.
Learn moreOur centers
Find the center nearest you.
Centers across Metro Manila, each open six days a week from early morning.
Our promise
The BIOCARE way.
Seven values that spell out how we care — the heart of everything we do.
Best-quality care
Exemplary clinical care as our first promise.
Innovative technology
State-of-the-art, modern hemodialysis and diagnostics.
Outstanding service
Service that goes beyond the expected, every visit.
Compassionate & competent staff
Skilled people who treat you like family.
Affordable & accurate
Honest, accessible diagnostics and treatments.
Responsive & adaptive
We answer the real needs of every client-patient.
Expertise in renal education
We teach, so patients and families understand.
Honest about cost
The question everyone's afraid to ask: how much will this cost?
Most centers won't talk about money. We will. We'll walk you through your PhilHealth coverage, what the case rates mean, and what to expect — in plain language, before you commit to anything.
PhilHealth & cost, explainedPhilHealth provides dialysis coverage for eligible members. Bring your member data record (MDR) and we'll help you check what applies to you.
Details confirmed with you before launch.
Patient & family voices
“They explained everything to my mother in words she understood, and never made us feel rushed. For the first time, dialysis didn't feel frightening.”
— A family member, Quezon City (sample — real, consented quotes to be added)
Kidney Health Hub
Understand your kidneys, in plain Filipino-English.
Understanding kidney disease & ESRD
What happens to the kidneys, and what dialysis actually does.
ReadStarting dialysis: what to expect
Your first sessions, step by step, with the fear taken out.
ReadPhilHealth & the cost of dialysis
The most-searched, least-answered question — answered honestly.
ReadFor nurses
We train the nurses others hire.
Our Hemodialysis Nurses Training Program builds renal nursing skill from the ground up — then many graduates join the family. Strong benefits, real mentorship.
Not sure where to start? Talk to us.
Call, message, or send a short request. A real person will help you take the next step.