DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY
The Department of Dermatology was first established in 2017 under the leadership of the chairman of the department, Dr. Francisco D. Rivera IV, together with other dermatology consultants who are board-certified members of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS).
The vision of the Department of Dermatology is to be the preferred end-referral medical center in the Eastern NCR and CALABARZON area, providing multi-specialty excellent healthcare by 2022. We are committed to provide responsive, affordable, comprehensive, and excellent healthcare to all, powered by continuing professional development.
The department seeks to provide comprehensive care for better health outcomes, develop competent specialists and healthcare professionals, produce quality and relevant research to improve hospital services and operations, and formalize partnerships with institutions for an efficient service delivery network.
To provide comprehensive care, the department has established disease-focused centers: Psoriasis Center, Leprosy Hub, Eczema and Allergy Center, Dermatopathology Unit, Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic, Teledermatology Unit, Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (Immunodermatology) Clinic, Rheumadermatology Clinic, Sexually Transmitted Disease Hub, Hair and Nail Clinic, Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Center, and Pigment Clinic. In addition to these centers, we have developed evidence-based standard of care to achieve better health outcomes and manage the resources of both the hospital and our patients.
The department has several multi-specialists in dermatology and other associated medical disciplines that offer a wide range of services and facilitate the comprehensive care provided by our disease-focused centers. We promote a multi-disciplinary approach in managing patients, with the involvement of not only dermatologists but also other allied health specialists.
Our Skin Center has also established several facilities: Laser Unit, Photodermatology Unit, Dermatology Laboratory Facility, and Dermatological Surgery Facility, including Mohs Micrographic Surgery. The Pharmacy Compounding Facility is currently being developed.
In the field of research, department-initiated studies are highly encouraged over and above the individual researches being undertaken by the residents as the department holds research in high regard. Research studies in the department are ongoing for the following disease-focused centers: Autoimmune Blistering Diseases, Eczema and Allergy, Leprosy, and Psoriasis.
Lastly, to further strengthen our service delivery network, the department has formalized partnerships with external institutions, including Jala-Jala, Pasig, and Culion.
DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY SERVICES OFFERED
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General Dermatology In the General Dermatology Out-Patient Clinic, the residents examine, diagnose and treat patients with skin conditions. Medications, if available, are given for free. |
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Teledermatology The department has recently launched the teledermatology service to deliver care and dermatologic services to old, as well as new patients of the outpatient clinic. |
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Subspecialty Clinics |
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Dermatology Laboratory Facility |
Leprosy Hub The clinic deals with leprosy cases acquired during childhood and adulthood. Patients usually undergo baseline laboratory examinations such as Slit Skin Smear for bacterial index and skin biopsy with Fite-Faraco staining. Slit Skin Smear (6 sites) Fite-Faraco Staining H&E (Specimen Processing) |
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Photodermatology Unit |
Psoriasis Center The Psoriasis Center is entirely dedicated to the treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and related conditions. We offer varied treatment options to our patients such as biologic injections (Secukinumab) and phototherapy. The Photodermatology Unit offers UVB and UVA therapy not only to psoriasis patients but also to those diagnosed with vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, mycoses fungoides and other photodermatology-responsive dermatoses. Phototherapy machines include: NB-UVB Cabin Phototherapy Machine NB-UVB Panel Phototherapy Machine NB-UVB Comb Phototherapy Machine NB-UVB Hand and Foot Phototherapy Machine |
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Dermatology Laboratory Facility |
Eczema and Allergy Center Patients presenting acute or chronic inflammatory reactions to substances are examined and treated. We offer patch testing that consists of 30 allergens or haptens which may possibly cause these skin allergies. |
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Dermatologic Surgery Facility (Mohs Surgery) |
Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic This clinic offers a wide range of procedures such as acne surgery, electrocautery, extraction, biopsy and excision of both benign and malignant lesions. Skin punch biopsy Shave biopsy Excision biopsy Intralesional triamcinolone injection Cryosurgery Electrodessication and curettage Acne surgery Incision and drainage Extraction of milia and molluscum lesions Chemical peels Fillers Botulinum toxin injection |
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Dermatopathology The department offers services for reading of biopsy specimen. Official histopathology reports are released. Processing of specimen and special stains are offered by the Department of Laboratory Medicine. H&E Stain (Specimen Processing) Special Stains |
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Dermatology Laboratory Facility |
Autoimmune Blistering Disease (Immunodermatology) Clinic Patients with rare disorders of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from autoimmune reactions (autoimmune blistering diseases) are examined. Diagnostics tests such as the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Direct Immunofluorescence are available in our clinic. ELISA · BP180 · BP230 · Dsg1 · Dsg3 · Type VII Collagen Direct Immunofluorescence · IgG · IgM · IgA · C3 · Fibrinogen |
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Dermatology Laboratory Facility |
Rheumadermatology Clinic This clinic combines dermatologic and rheumatologic care for the management of psoriatic arthritis and other interrelated skin and musculoskeletal diseases. ANA C3 C4 Anti-dsDNA Rheumatoid Factor |
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Dermatology Laboratory Facility |
STI Hub
Sexually, non-sexually transmitted and other infectious diseases are recognized and diagnosed. Patients undergo laboratory examinations such as serologic tests, gram stain, culture and sensitivity and Tzanck smear. Patients are treated according to their needs. RPR (Qualitative) FTA-ABS HACT Screening |
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Hair and Nail Clinic
This clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hair, scalp and nail disorders. Nail Surgery/Ungiectomy |
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Laser Unit |
Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Center and Pigment Clinic Our laser and light facility offers comprehensive dermatologic care, including cosmetic consultations and procedures such as hair removal, acne scar revisions, skin resurfacing and skin rejuvenation. Lasers available: Nd:YAG Pulsed Dye Laser |
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Dermatologic Surgery Facility (Mohs Surgery) |
Dermato-oncology Clinic This clinic offers complete services to diagnose and treat skin cancers and other cutaneous tumors. Excision of moles and cutaneous tumors Mohs surgery Skin flaps and grafts |
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Research Unit
The department encourages research and has several ongoing studies for the different disease-focused centers: Autoimmune Blistering Diseases, Eczema and Allergy, Leprosy, and Psoriasis. |
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Pharmacy Compounding Facility (currently being developed) |
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DEPARTMENT SUBSPECIALTY CENTERS:
Leprosy Hub
- Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS (Head)
- Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, MD, FPDS
- Czarina P. Chavez, MD, FPDS
- Jamie P. Nuñez, MD, FPDS
Psoriasis Center
- Lily Lyralin Laconico-Tumalad, MD, FPDS (Head)
- Alma Gay Concepcion T. Amado, MD, MHM, MBA, FPDS
- Patricia Anne T. Tinio, MD, FPDS
- Rogelio A. Balagat, MD, FPCP, FPDS, FPRA
- Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, MD, FPDS
- Czarina P. Chavez, MD, FPDS
- Danielle Nicole D. Mejia, MD, DPDS
Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic
- Cristina A. Puyat, MD, FPDS (Head, Aesthetic Dermatology)
- Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS (Head, Lasers)
- Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS
- Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS
- Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
- Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS
- Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS
- Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
- Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FPDS, FDSP
- Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, DPDS
Eczema and Allergy Center
- Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS (Head)
- Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS
- Alma Gay Concepcion T. Amado, MD, MHM, MBA, FPDS
- Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, MD, FPDS
- Czarina P. Chavez, MD, FPDS
- Maria Sharlene P. Temblique, MD, FPDS
Teledermatology
- Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS (Head)
Dermatopathology
- Mary Elizabeth S. Danga, MD, FPDS, FDSP (Head)
- Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FPDS, FDSP
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (Immunodermatology)
- Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS (Head)
Rheumadermatology Clinic
- Rogelio A. Balagat, MD, FPCP, FPDS, FPRA
- Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS, FDSP, PASMAP
STI Hub
- Maria Sharlene P. Temblique, MD, FPDS (Head)
- Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
- Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS, FDSP, PASMAP
- Danielle Nicole D. Mejia, MD, DPDS
Hair and Nail Clinic
- Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS (Head)
Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Center
- Cristina A. Puyat, MD, FPDS (Head, Aesthetic Dermatology)
- Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS (Head, Lasers)
- Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS
- Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS
- Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
- Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS
- Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS
- Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
- Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FPDS, FDSP
- Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, DPDS
Pigment Clinic
- Cristina A. Puyat, MD, FPDS (Head, Aesthetic Dermatology)
- Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS (Head, Lasers)
- Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS
- Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS
- Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
- Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS
- Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS
- Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
- Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FPDS, FDSP
- Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, DPDS
Dermatolo-oncology Clinic
- Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
- Mary Elizabeth S. Danga, MD, FPDS, FDSP
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY
- Danielle Nicolle D. Mejia, MD, DPDS
DEPARTMENT CONSULTANT STAFF
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Francisco D. Rivera IV, MD, FPDS, MHA |
Chairman, Department of Dermatology Head, Institutional Review Board Panel 1 of Rizal Medical Center Vice Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Vice Chair, Consignment Committee President, Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) |
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Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS, FDSP, PASMAP |
Dermatopathology Residency Training Officer Fellow, Dermatopathology Society of the Philippines of the PDS Member, Asian Society of Dermatopathology Member, Philippine Academic Society of Microbiology and Parasitology |
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Alma Gay Concepcion T. Amado, MD, MHM, MBA, FPDS |
Photodermatology Head, Photodermatology Unit Department Administrative Officer (Flu Manager) Member, Residency Training Committee Internal Quality Auditor of Rizal Medical Center Member, PDS Ethics Committee Associate Editor, PDS Skin Contact Member, Philippine College of Occupational Medicine |
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Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS |
Dermatologic Surgery Head, Basic and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs Micrographic Surgery) |
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Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Dermatological Lasers Board of Directors, Philippine Dermatological Society |
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Rogelio A. Balagat, MD, FPCP, FPRA, FPDS |
Rheumatologic Dermatology Member, Psoriasis Center Member, Residency Training Committee Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine Consultant, Section of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine Member, PDS Immunodermatology Subspecialty Group Member, PDS Ethics Committee Member, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society North America Board Examiner, Philippine Board of Dermatology |
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Mary Charmaine G. Castillo, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Member, Eczema and Allergy Center Member, Residency Training Committee Internal Quality Auditor of Rizal Medical Center Treasurer, Philippine Dermatological Society |
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Czarina P. Chavez, MD, DipClinRes, FPDS |
General Dermatology Research Officer Research Coordinator-Clinical Trials Member, Leprosy Core Group Member, Institutional Review Board 2 of Rizal Medical Center Member, PDS Research Committee Member, PDS Leprosy Core Group Associate Editor, Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society |
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Mary Elizabeth S. Danga, MD, FPDS, FDSP |
Dermatopathology Head, Dermatopathology Fellow, Dermatopathology Society of the Philippines of the PDS |
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Cleopatra Patricia G. Guieb, MD, FPDS |
Dermatologic Surgery Venereology General Dermatology Member, Residency Training Committee Diplomate, Philippine Society of Venereology, Inc. |
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Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, DPDS |
Administrative Officer Dermatologic Surgery General Dermatology |
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Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Teledermatology Head, Teledermatology Research Coordinator-Epidemiologist Member, Institutional Review Board Panel 3 of Rizal Medical Center |
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Jamie P. Nuñez, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Head, Dermatoethics and Professionalism Head, Mentoring Committee Member, Residency Training Committee Chairman, PDS Ethics Committee |
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Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FPDS, DDSP |
Dermatopathology Member, Residency Training Committee Diplomate, Dermatopathology Society of the Philippines of the PDS |
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Ma. Cristina A. Puyat, MD, FPDS |
Head, Procedural and Cosmetic Dermatology - President, Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation Inc. Founding member, World Council of Preventive, Regenerative & Anti-Aging Medicine Board of Director, International Society for Dermatologic Surgery |
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Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS |
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Hair and Nail Contact Dermatitis Head, Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Clinic Head, Hair and Nail Clinic Member, PDS Contact Dermatitis & Environmental Dermatology Group Founding Member, PDS Hair and Nail Subspecialty Core Group Member, Immunodermatology Subspecialty Core Group Member, Council for Nail Disorders Member, European Nail Society |
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Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Dermatological Lasers Head, Dermatological Laser Department Administrative Officer (Quality Management System) Internal Quality Auditor of Rizal Medical Center Member, PDS Accreditation Committee Member, PDS Laser Subspecialty Core Group Member, Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation Inc. |
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Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS |
Contact Dermatitis, Environmental and Occupational Dermatology Head, Eczema and Allergy Center Member, Residency Training Committee Department Administrative Officer (Performance Governance System) Board of Directors, Philippine Dermatological Society Member, PDS Contact Dermatitis & Environmental Dermatology Group Member, Philippine Academy of Dermatologic Surgery Foundation Inc. Member, Asian Dermatological Association, Limited Member, Philippine Society of Venereologists, Inc. |
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Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS |
Clinical Dermatology Leprosy and Infectious Dermatology Aesthetic and Laser Dermatology Head, Leprosy Core Group Chair, PDS Leprosy Core Group Member, International Society of Dermatology |
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Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, RPh, MD, FPDS |
General Dermatology Head, Dermatopharmacology and Compounding Member, Residency Training Committee Member, Leprosy Core Group Member, Eczema and Allergy Core Group Member, Central Communication Committee Member, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee Chair, PDS Committee on Public Safety and Professional Competency Member, PDS Socials Committee |
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Patricia Anne T. Tinio, MD, FPDS |
Photodermatology Unit General Dermatology Member, Residency Training Committee - Head, Research Committee of the PDS Photodermatology Core Group Associate Editor, Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society Member, Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology |
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Maria Sharlene Pelino-Temblique, MD, FPDS |
Venereology General Dermatology Department Administrative Officer (Strategic Performance Management System) Member, PDS STI Core Group Diplomate, Philippine Society of Venereology, Inc. |
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Lily Lyralin Laconico-Tumalad, MD, FPDS |
Head, Psoriasis Center Photodermatology - Member, PDS Photodermatology Core Group Member, PDS Ethics Committee Member, PDS Health Information System Member, International Society of Dermatology Fellow, International Psoriasis Council |
DEPARTMENT CONTACT DETAILS
For any inquiries, you may contact the Department of Dermatology of the Rizal Medical Center through our department e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also visit us at the following address:
Skin Center,
3rd Floor, Outpatient Department Building,
Rizal Medical Center
Pasig Boulevard, Pasig City 1600
To schedule an appointment for consultation, you may contact our teledermatology hotline at 0995 510 3588 or message our Facebook account at Rizal Med Teledermatology.
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