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Dr. Camilo Uy - Class of 1983


In 1983, when Rotary President John C. Ellis inducted Dr. Camilo Uy as a member to the Rotary Club of New York, he probably recognized the talent and dedication of a man who would later become president of his club. On July 1, 2007 Past President John’s possible prognostication comes true.

President Camilo has gained years of experience by serving our club in many capacities. He served on the New York Rotary Foundation as a trustee for six years. He was a member of the Board Directors for two full terms plus one year.

Past- President Camilo, or Cam, as his friends call him, is a physician with specialties in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He did his undergraduate work at the University of San Carlos in Cebu, Philippines. For medical school, he graduated from Cebu Institute of Technology, College of Medicine. Right after graduation, he came to the United States in 1967 and began his post-graduate training with an internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by 3 years of residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital. He studied for two additional years as fellow in the Cardiology, sat for their Boards and earned the title “Diplomate in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.” Only the best of best earn this prestigious designation. He began practicing in 1973 in New York City.

Dr. Uy is also a Fellow of NY Academy of Medicine and Fellow of the American Academy of Cardiology. He is an Associate Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital and also serves as school physician for The Brearley School attended by his daughters.

Twenty years ago, one of New York City’s most eligible bachelors was invited by friends to what turned out to be a life changing party. This is where he met Mary Lynn Chu, also a physician. They have been married for 20 years and have been raising three children.

After graduation from the University of the Philippines, Mary Lynn became a Neurologist with Special Qualification in Child Neurology plus a subspecialty in Electrophysiology and Neuromuscular Disorders. She is Associate Professor in Neurology of NYU School of Medicine and works at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. Together they have three outstanding children.

Our past president has lots of personal interest. He is a former skiing enthusiast who now focuses on tennis. He is also a swimmer, a fisherman and a gardener. .”