About
Dr. Pedro Cajator earned his Bachelor of Arts from Ateneo de Manila University in Manila, Philippines in 1974. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines in 1980. His residency training took an uncommon path: he first completed a neurology residency at Makati Medical Center in the Philippines from 1983 to 1986. He later trained in the United States, completing an internship and then a family medicine residency at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin between 1989 and 1992. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Cajator brings particular depth to neurology, preventive medicine, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular health. He served as Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine on the Seton Medical Center Executive Medical Committee in 2010. He also served as President of the California Northern Chapter of the Philippine Medical Society in 2017. He participates in Philippine Medical Society Missions and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the California Medical Association. He speaks English, Tagalog, and some Spanish. Outside medicine, he enjoys biking and basketball. Dr. Cajator considers it a meaningful privilege that patients share their full lives with him, trusting him with details they keep from even close friends and family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines - Bachelor of Arts, Arts & Humanities 1974
Medical School
University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines - Doctorate of Medicine 1980
Residency
Neurology, Makati Medical Center, Makati, Philippines 1983-1986; Family Medicine, Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 1990-1992
Additional Training
Internship, Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 1989-1990
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cajator right for?
Dr. Cajator works well with adults seeking a thorough, relationship-centered primary care physician. Patients managing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or neurological conditions benefit from his dual-residency background. His clinical range suits those who want a single physician to coordinate complex or chronic health needs. Patients who value a doctor fluent in English, Tagalog, or Spanish will find his practice especially accessible. Those in San Mateo County and surrounding communities like San Bruno and Daly City appreciate his local hospital affiliations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cajator focuses on diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions. He also emphasizes preventive medicine and delivers comprehensive health screenings and advanced diagnostic testing. His dual residency background in neurology and family medicine gives him a broad clinical foundation for managing complex health concerns.
Yes, Dr. Cajator holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee and his neurology residency at Makati Medical Center in the Philippines.
Dr. Cajator speaks English, Tagalog, and some Spanish. This makes him particularly accessible to Filipino-speaking and Spanish-speaking patients in the San Mateo area.
Dr. Cajator earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center in the Philippines. He completed a neurology residency at Makati Medical Center and then trained in family medicine at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Cajator holds affiliations with Seton Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center, and St. Mary's Medical Center. These affiliations allow him to coordinate hospital-based care for his patients when needed.
Dr. Cajator places a strong emphasis on partnership and trust. He works closely with each patient to understand not just their medical history but also the broader context of their lives. He views the confidence patients place in him as a genuine privilege and takes that responsibility seriously.
Yes, Dr. Cajator served as Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine on the Seton Medical Center Executive Medical Committee in 2010. He also served as President of the California Northern Chapter of the Philippine Medical Society in 2017. He has participated in Philippine Medical Society Missions from 2016 to 2019.
Dr. Cajator sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs. He works well with those managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, as well as patients focused on prevention. His practice serves the San Mateo mid-peninsula area and surrounding communities.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026