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About Us

Vision

To be the preferred DOH advanced and comprehensive, multidisciplinary end-referral center in Dermatology in the Eastern NCR and CALABARZON area providing excellent skin care by 2028.

Mission

To promote servant leadership, provide compassionate service, practice ethical and clinical competence through training, and produce socially-relevant research and advocacy in dermatology.

History

In 1985, Dermatology at Rizal Medical Center (RizalMed) began as a section under the Department of Internal Medicine and was led by Dr. Pio Raymundo Tantiongco, the sole consultant at the time. He was succeeded by Dr. Carmela Reyes (1994–2006), followed by Dr. Francisco D. Rivera IV in 2007. Under Dr. Rivera’s leadership, the section expanded and was formally established as an independent department in 2017. That same year, the Department of Health designated RizalMed Dermatology as the regional end-referral center
for Eastern NCR and CALABARZON through the Rizal Integrated Health System.

In 2021, the department was accredited by the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ (PDS), solidifying its commitment to excellent dermatologic care. It was recognized in 2023 as one of Rizal Medical Center’s Centers of Excellence. In 2024, Dr. Cecilia Roxas-Rosete succeeded Dr. Rivera and continues to lead the department today. In a few short years, the department has expanded its services, established disease-specific centers, and built partnerships with hospitals, local governments, and organizations to improve access to high-quality dermatologic care. Among its recent milestones, the Psoriasis Center was named Specialty Center of the Year at the 2024 Healthcare Asia Awards, and the department became one of only two Philippine members of the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN) ADCARE.

The RizalMed Department of Dermatology remains dedicated to its pillars of service, training, and research. It continues to deliver compassionate evidence-based care, provide rigorous and inclusive dermatologic training, and engage in impactful research to shape the future of dermatology in the Philippines and beyond.

Members

consultant staff

Consultant Staff

Back Row (L-R): Lily Lyralin L. Tumalad; Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres; Maria Rosa Noliza F. Encarnacion;
Danielle Nicolle D. Mejia; Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia; Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez; Patricia
Cleopatra G. Guieb; Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales; Maria Cristina A. Puyat; Jamie P. Nuñez; Patricia Anne T. Tinio;
Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu; Katrina Angela Z. Reyes; Kathleen Mitch Uy-Gomez; Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim; Maria
Sharlene Pelino-Temblique; Mae Ramirez-Quizon; Camelia Faye R. Tuazon; and Jennifer Lavina T. Ngo.

Front Row (L-R): Czarina P. Chavez; Abelaine Venida-Tablizo; Francisco D. Rivera IV; Cecilia Roxas-Rosete;
Mary Charmaine G. Castillo; Rogelio A. Balagat; Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin; and Mary Elizabeth S. Danga.

Active Consultants

• Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS
Department Chair
Head, Eczema and Allergy Center

• Francisco D. Rivera IV, MD, FPDS
Chairman Emeritus

• Rogelio A. Balagat, MD, FPCP, FPRA, FPDS
Assistant Chairman/Specialty Center Head
Head, Psoriasis Center and Rheumadermatology Clinic

• Mary Charmaine G. Castillo, MD, FPDS
Training Officer

• Jamie P. Nuñez, MD, FPDS
Head, Professionalism and Ethics

• Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FDSP-PDS
Head, General Dermatology Clinic

• Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS
Head, Teledermatology Clinic/Community Epidemiology

• Danielle Nicolle D. Mejia, MD, FPDS
Head, Community Dermatology

• Czarina P. Chavez, MD, DipClinRes, FPDS
Head, Clinical Research and Trials

• Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, RPh, MD, FPDS
Head, Pharmacy and Compounding Facility

• Patricia Anne T. Tinio, MD, FPDS
Head, Photodermatology Facility

• Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS
Head, Leprosy Hub

• Maria Sharlene Pelino-Temblique, MD, FPDS
Head, Venereology/STI Hub

• Camelia Faye R. Tuazon, MD, FPDS
Head, Pediatric Dermatology Clinic

• Mary Elizabeth S. Danga, MD, FPDS, FDSP-PDS
Head, Dermatopathology Facility

• Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FDSP-PDS
Head, Pigment Clinic

• Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS, MBA
Head, Laser and Light Facility

• Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS
Head, Immunoblistering Clinic / Hair and Nail Clinic

• Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
Head, Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery

• Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
PDS External Monitoring

• Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS
Head, Communications and Publicity

• Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, FPDS
Head, Administrative Services

• Jennifer Lavina T. Ngo, MD, MBA, FPDS
Photodermatology

• Maria Rosa Noliza F. Encarnacion, MD, FPDS
Photodermatology

• Kathleen Mitch Uy-Gomez, MD, DPDS
Pediatric Dermatology

resident staff (2025)

Third Year Residents
• Janine May V. Sta. Maria, MD
• Anna Sophia A. Besa, MD, MBA (Chief Resident)
• Gabriel Luis M. Mungcal, MD (Senior for Internals)
• Alyanna Jean E. Dela Cruz, MD
• Issa Janine A. Acanto, MD (Senior for Externals)

Second Year Residents
• Zyrhyll S. Laynesa, MD
• Adrian Bernard A. Dofitas, MD, MBA
• Hazel Elaine B. Reyes, MD, MBA
• Immanuel Sarah R. Baguio, MD, MBA
• Sasha Yzabel A. Reyes, MD

First Year Residents
• Apple C. Legaspi, MD
• Roselle Bea A. Santos, MD
• Nico Miguel M. Dela Cruz, MD, MBA
• Rausche B. Sausa-Mendoza, MD
• Ma. Erica Claire G. Delmoro, MD
• Norielle D. Dagsaan, MD

Nursing and Administrative Staff
• Arthur Joseph Cardenas, RN (Nurse I)
• Michelle C. Caliñgo, RN (Nurse II)
• Don M. Bolire, RN, CNM, MANc (Nurse III-Supervisor, Clinic Manager)
• Imelda G. Sadioa (Administrative Assistant I)
• John Loue Diocampo (Nursing Attendant II)
• Mylene T. Crisostomo, RM (Midwife II)

Services and Facilities

Subspecialty Centers and Specialized Clinics
• General Dermatology
• Community Dermatology
• Teledermatology
• Psoriasis Center
• Eczema and Allergy Center
• Leprosy and Venereology/STI Hub
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Procedurals and Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic
• Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Rheumadermatology
• Immunoblistering Clinic
• Hair and Nail Clinic
• Pigment Clinic

Facilities/Units
• Dermatopathology Facility
• Photodermatology Facility
• Laser and Light Facility
• Dermatologic Surgery Facility
• Pharmacy and Compounding Facility

Support Groups
• Psoriasis Club
• Eczema and Allergy Club
• Hansen’s Disease Club

SERVICES

Residency and Fellowship Programs

Dermatology Residency Training Program

This is a PDS-accredited 3-year training program designed to equip residents with comprehensive expertise in the field of dermatology. It emphasizes immersive, hands-on clinical training, enabling residents to develop exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills across a wide spectrum of dermatologic conditions. With a strong culture rooted in teaching and mentorship, residents are guided by experienced dermatologists who foster a collaborative, supportive, and enriching learning environment that promotes excellence and professional growth.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive, hands-on clinical and procedural subspecialty exposure
• Active role in Specialized Centers and Hubs
• Foundations in ethical medical practices and fostering professional growth through mentorship

Program Highlights

• Develop comprehensive expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide variety of dermatologic conditions, ensuring high-quality and patient-centered care
• Achieve proficiency in performing essential dermatologic surgical procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to design, conduct, and publish impactful research, contributing to the scientific advancement of dermatology and evidence-based practice
• Foster a professional mindset centered on continuous education and staying at the forefront of dermatologic innovation and clinical excellence

Requirements

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Program Highlights

• Application letter addressed to: Maria Rica M. Lumague, MD, FPCS, MHA (Medical Center Chief II), THRU: Roel Tito A. Marcial, MD, FPCS, MBA-H (Chief of Medical Professional Staff)
• Properly-accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript of Records (Certified True Copy)
• PRC Board Rating (Certified True Copy)
• Medical School Class Standing
• PRC ID License (Certified True Copy)
• Medical School Diploma (Certified True Copy)

Phototherapy Fellowship
Year of Accreditation: 2024

This is a one-year hands-on program that provides in-depth training in the use of phototherapy for various dermatologic conditions. The program combines clinical excellence with innovation in light-based treatments, preparing dermatologists to lead in the evolving field of photomedicine.

Program Highlights

• Hands-on training with advanced phototherapy equipment including:
o Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) cabin
oHand-and-foot phototherapy
o Panel
o Comb
o Excimer laser
o UVA1 and PUVA bath therapy
• Comprehensive management of photodermatoses and phototherapy-responsive chronic skin conditions
• Active involvement in phototherapy-related clinical research

Expected Outcomes

• Mastery in the use of multiple phototherapy modalities
• Contribution to ongoing research on innovative light-based treatment strategies
• Enhancement of phototherapy protocols through evidence-based practice