Emil Sarmiento, MD is a distinguished physician, academic achiever, and community leader. A native of Manila, Philippines, he earned his medical degree from Far Eastern University–Manila, graduating Cum Laude as Salutatorian and receiving multiple awards for academic excellence.

He completed his internship, pediatric residency, and fellowship in adult and pediatric allergy and clinical immunology at Rush Medical College in Illinois. During his training, he was recognized as the Most Outstanding Pediatric Resident in 1991 and received the 1992 Alan Feinberg Award for best research from the Illinois Society of Allergy and Asthma.

Dr. Sarmiento is board-certified in Pediatrics and in Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology. He serves as President and CEO of the Allergic Disease and Asthma Center of South Carolina, where he provides specialized care while contributing to the advancement of allergy and immunology practice.

An active member of Couples for Christ since 2010, Dr. Sarmiento has held successive leadership positions, including Area Head for South Carolina, Regional Head for Southeast USA, and Country Coordinator for Italy. He currently serves as Regional Coordinator for Southeast Europe and as a member of the CFC-USA National Council. He was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ANCOP USA on September 1, 2026.

As Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Ancop-USA, Dr. Sarmiento brings decades of professional excellence, leadership, and commitment to service in support of the organization’s mission.