Jose B. Pujalte Jr. is a Filipino orthopedic surgeon, hospital administrator, and government official. Since July 2026, he serves as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines.
Previously, Dr. Pujalte was the Medical Center Chief of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr.
Nickname –> Brix
Birth Date –> N/A (Age )
Hometown –> Philippines
Family
Father –> Dr. Jose Magallanes Pujalte Sr. (1928–2019), founder the ASEAN Orthopaedic Association
Mother –> Raquel Pujalte, a dentist
Siblings –> Dr. Benigno Pujalte (also an orthopedic surgeon), Vernon Pujalte and Fides Pujalte
Education
Medical School –> University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine
* With specialized shoulder training under Dr. Katsuya Nobuhara in Japan in 1995, clinical rotations at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minnesota and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, England.
Government Service Career / Work Experiences / Achievement
Secretary, Department of Health (DOH)
Former Medical Center Chief, Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) in Quezon City
* Under his leadership, the Philippine Orthopedic Center has undergone significant modernization as a national apex specialty center, securing vital government funding to expand its capacity for marginalized sectors. Dr. Pujalte gained widespread praise for his resilient leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic when he continued to manage the frontlines and steer the hospital through severe staffing outbreaks, even while battling a severe infection himself. His extensive experience in public healthcare administration and medical education has made him a highly respected figure in national health policy.
Affiliation
Founding President, Philippine Shoulder Society in 1977
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