Dr. Melissa Jeanne Padua Batilando is a Consultant in the Department of Neonatology at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She holds an MD from the Philippines and has extensive training in pediatric and neonatal-perinatal medicine from the United States. Dr. Batilando is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

With a clinical focus on neonatology, Dr. Batilando has been part of KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital since 1998. She is dedicated to treating diseases affecting premature and full-term newborns. Additionally, she has contributed to the medical field through memberships in professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Batilando has received several awards, including the Service from the Heart Award (2017) and the Best Clinical Teacher Award (2009).