About Us
The Valenzuela Medical Center – Department of Dermatology is the embodiment of compassionate service, quality professional training and research in the field of Dermatology. It envisions skin health for all without prejudice. It serves as a training ground for future specialists with dedication and tenacity for further subspecialty pursuits and penchant for research.
SERVICE. The department delivers clinical and procedural dermatological services to its clients. It extends its services by means of teledermatology and community dermatology programs.
TRAINING. The residency training program was established in order to train qualified physicians who want to specialize in Dermatology. Residents will undergo training for three years in accordance with the standard of academic excellence set by the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS). The residents are evaluated in terms of academic, clinical skills, attitude, and leadership qualities in order to proceed to the next year level. The training program is facilitated by competent and experienced consultant training staff composed of PDS Fellows and Diplomates.
RESEARCH. The department supports the performance and conduct of quality researches and its applications to evidence-based and ethical clinical practice.
Vision
We are a dermatologic end-referral specialty center for the northern NCR that promotes skin health for all, excellent dermatological service and professional training by 2028.
Mission
We provide professional dermatological services, training and research with utmost distinction combined with social responsibility.
Core Values
I – ntegrity
C – ompassion
A – ccountability
R – esilience
E – xcellence
History
Valenzuela Medical Center (VMC) – Department of Dermatology marked its dawning in the early 2000. As District Health Officer I Dr. Mary Grace H. Reyes began seeing patients with dermatological concerns at the Valenzuela General Hospital (former name of VMC). In the fullness of time, the rise in the number of dermatological cases heralded the expansion of clinical services by way of the dermatology service program. Thus, on September 19, 2019, the Department of Internal Medicine – Section of Dermatology, headed by Dr. Carolina A. Carpio, was created through Hospital Order 485 s., 2019 signed by the Medical Center Chief II Dr. Maria Estrella B. Litam. Together with Drs. Reyes and Carpio, four other dermatology consultants, namely, Drs. Maria Patricia A. Chavez, Diana Jean D. Del Rio, Ma. May Jasmin Ramos-Yason, and Marie Suzzette B. Rosario, laid down the foundation for the out-patient dermatological service and residency training program. Two years after, the Department of Dermatology, through Hospital Order 046 s., 2022 was established and signed by the Medical Center Chief II Dr. Nimfa M. Putong.
In a significant stride towards healthcare excellence, VMC aligns with Republic Act No. 11959, which mandates the creation of Specialty Centers within Department of Health Hospitals and Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporation Specialty Hospitals across every region. Furthermore, under Department Order No. 2021-001-A, VMC has been designated to establish a Basic Comprehensive Center in Dermatology by 2025
Facilities/Services Available
Subspecialties and Fields of Interest
- Dermatopathology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Photodermatology
- Contact Dermatitis
- Occupational Dermatology
- Laser Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Infectious Dermatology
- Community Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Immunodermatology
- Hair and Nails
- Dermoscopy
Diagnostics
- Dermatopathology
- Dermoscopy
- Patch test
- Potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination
- Slit skin smear
- Tzanck smear
- Wood lamp examination
Procedures
- Acne surgery
- Biologic injections
- Chemical peel
- Electrocautery
- Excision
- Extraction of milia and molluscum lesions
- Intralesional steroid injection
- Lasers
- Q-Switched Nd:YAG 532/1064 nm
- Fractional CO2
- Nail surgery
- Phototherapy (UVA1 and NB-UVB)
Support Groups
- Psoriasis club
- Eczema club
Organizational Chart
Consultant Staff
Department Chairperson
Carolina A. Carpio, MD, FPDS
Training Officer
Diana Jean D. Del Rio, MD, FPDS
Assistant Training Officer
Elisa Rae L. Coo, MD, FPDS
Consultants
Mary Grace H. Reyes, MD, FPDS
Maria Patricia A. Chavez, MD, FPDS
Ma. May Jasmin R. Yason, MD, FPDS
Marie Suzzette B. Rosario, MD, FPDS
Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FPDS
Karla Ligeralde-Bascones, MD, FPDS
Kathleen U. Gomez, MD, DPDS
Mark Raphael D. Piscasio, MD, DPDS
Marie Antoinette O. Villanueva, MD, DPDS
Resident Staff
Third Year
Celestine Antoniette A. Apolonio, MD – Chief Resident
Maria Cyrill M. Castillo, MD – Associate Chief Resident
Second Year
Natasha G. Manzo, MD
Maria Angelica V. Ong-Parayno, MD
First Year
Manilou M. Antonil, MD
Rima Eisis L. Rivera, MD
Nursing and Administrative Staff
Tessa Marie D. Cruz, RN
Geraldine R. Sanjuan, RN
Camille Joyce C. Pineda, RN
Resident Program
