About Us
Vision
To become the preferred end-referral center for Dermatology in Eastern NCR and Calabarzon by 2022.
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
HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY
Dermatology at Rizal Medical Center (RizalMed) started as a Section of the Department of Internal Medicine in 1985, with Dr. Pio Raymundo Tantiongco as the sole consultant dermatologist who saw patients at a specific day and time in one of the subspecialty rooms of the Out-Patient Department. He stayed in RizalMed from 1985-1993 until Dr. Carmela Reyes took over the position from 1994-2006. And in 2007, Dr. Francisco D. Rivera IV assumed the role as Head of the Section of Dermatology up to the present time. With his dream of turning the section to a full-grown department, Dr. Rivera invited other dermatology consultants mostly with subspecialties and who are board-certified members of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) to join and help him with this daunting task. Finally, in July of 2017, this dream turned into a reality with the birth of the Department of Dermatology of Rizal Medical Center.
In March 2017, RizalMed was designated by the Department of Health (DOH) to be one of the regional end-referral centers in Dermatology during the time the Rizal Integrated Health System was started. Presently, there are several hospitals that have an inherent working clinical network with RizalMed (e.g. Taguig-Pateros Hospital, Pasig City General Hospital, Pasig City Children’s Hospital (Hope Medical Center), Angono General Hospital, Morong General Hospital, The New Rizal Provincial Hospital in Binangonan, Tanay General Hospital, Antipolo Community Hospital, etc.). Majority of these patients come from its catchment areas that include Rizal province, its surrounding cities and municipalities. There are also patients coming from other distant provinces as far as Laguna and Batangas.
With this extensive clinical network to serve, the department has focused on three (3) main objectives: A. Capacity building B. Improvement of its Service Delivery Network (SDN) and lastly, C. Perfection of its work flow processes. Crucial and integral to the accomplishment of these objectives is having its very own Skin Center that would be located in the newly built 3 rdfloor extension of the RMC Out-Patient Department. This Skin Center is envisioned to be a Center for Excellence housed by trained multi-specialists in dermatology and other associated medical disciplines offering a wide range of dermatological services complete with state of the art diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions.
Likewise, one of the strategies of the department is the creation of disease- focused centers with the aim of providing leadership and best clinical practices based on research and training for a focus area. The following are the centers that we have started and planned to develop: Psoriasis Center, Eczema & Allergy Center, Infectious Dermatology Center, Center for Immunoblistering Diseases. Center for Cosmetic & Procedural Dermatology, Dermatological Surgery Center, Center for Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies, Teledermatology Center, Center for Hair and Nail Diseases, Center for Dermatological Diagnostics and Laboratories, Center for Dermatological Psychosocial Support, Photodermatology Center and Center for Dermatological Research.
Facilities/Services Available
Teledermatology
Leprosy Hub
• Slit skin smear
• G6PD Assay
Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic
• Intralesional triamcinolone injection
• Cryosurgery
• Electrodessication and curettage
• Acne surgery
• Incision and drainage
• Extraction of milia and molluscum lesions
• Chemical peels
• Fillers
• Botulinum toxin injection
• PRP
Psoriasis Center
• Biologic injections
• Phototherapy (please see phototherapy)
Eczema and Allergy Center
• Patch test (80 haptens)
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (Immunodermatology Clinic)
• ELISA (BP180, BP230, Dsg1, Dsg3, Collagen Type VII)
• Direct Immunofluorescence (IgG, IgM, IgA, C3, Fibrinogen)
Rheumadermatology Clinic
• ANA
• C3
• C4
• Anti-dsDNA
• Rheumatoid Factor
STI Hub
• RPR (Qualitative)
• FTA-ABS
• HACT Screening
Hair and Nail Clinic
• Nail surgery/Ungiectomy
Pigment Clinic
• Dermoscopy
Birthmarks and Vascular Anomalies Center
• Vascular (Transarterial, etc) Embolization – for vascular diseases
Wound Management Center (in development)
Dermatopathology
Laser and Light Facility
• Nd-YAG
• Er-YAG
• Pulsed Dye Laser
Pharmacy Compounding Facility
Dermatology Laboratory Facility (in development)
• KOH Smear
• H&E Stain
• Gram Stain, Culture and Sensitivity
• Giemsa Stain
• Periodic Acid Schiff Stain
• Acid Fast Stain
• Immunohistochemical Stains (CD1a, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD20, CD31, CD68, S100, Melan A)
Dermatologic Surgery Facility (Mohs Surgery)
• Skin biopsy (Punch, shave, excision)
• Excision of moles and cutaneous tumors
• Mohs surgery
• Skin flaps and grafts
Phototherapy Unit
•Phototherapy (NB-UVB, UVA, Comb NB-UVB, Hand and Foot UV-B)
Other Services
• Superficial Radiotherapy – for keloids, pre-malignant lesions, and malignant lesions
• Skin and Soft Tissue Ultrasound – for diagnosing and visualization of tumors
Support Groups
• Psoriasis Club
• Hansen’s Disease Club
• Eczema Club
Organizational Chart
consultant staff
Chairman, Department of Dermatology
Rizal Medical Center
Training Officer, Department of Dermatology
Rizal Medical Center
Consultant Staff (from L to R):
1st Row: Danielle Nicolle D. Mejia, Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, Beatriz L. Puno, Patricia Anne T. Tinio, Patricia Cleopatra G. Guieb, Alma Gay Concepcion Amado, Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales;
2nd Row: Mary Elizabeth Danga, Lily Lyralin Laconico-Tumalad, Maria Sharlene Pelino Temblique, Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, Mae Ramirez-Quizon, Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, Czarina P. Chavez;
3rd Row: Jamie P. Nuñez, Charmaine G. Castillo, Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, Francisco DC. Rivera IV, Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, Maria Cristina A. Puyat, Rogelio A. Balagat
Department of Dermatology, Rizal Medical Center
Consultant Staff:
• Francisco D. Rivera IV, MD, FPDS
Department Chair
• Cecilia Roxas-Rosete, MD, FPDS
Vice-Chairman
Specialty Center Head, Contact Dermatitis, Environmental and Occupational Dermatology, Head of the Eczema and Allergy Center,
• Maria Katherina Lat-Herrin, MD, FDSP-PDS
Training Officer, Dermatopathology, Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Mary Charmaine G. Castillo, MD, FPDS
Assistant Training Officer, General Dermatology, Internal Quality Auditor (Quality Management Services)
• Rogelio A. Balagat, MD, FPCP, FPDS, FPRA
Head of Rheumatologic-Dermatology Clinic
• Charlene Marie Ang-Tiu, MD, FPDS
Head of Basic and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) Unit Head
• Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD, FPDS
Infectious Dermatology, Leprosy, Head of the Leprosy Hub
• Mae Ramirez-Quizon, MD, FPDS
Head of Blistering Diseases Clinic, Head of Hair and Nail Clinic, Contact Dermatitis
• Ma. Cristina A. Puyat, MD, FPDS
Head of Procedural/Cosmetic Dermatology Unit
• Alma Gay Concepcion Tavanlar-Amado, MD, MHM, MBA, FPDS
Chair, SubCommittee on Anti-Red Tape Tape (SubCART)
• Jamie P. Nuñez, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Coaching and Mentoring Professionalism and Ethics
• Jacqueline Michelle D. Melendres, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Research Coordinator – Epidemiologist, Head of Teledermatology Unit, Institutional Review Board Member, Community Epidemiology
• Christene Pearl Fernandez-Arandia, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Dermatological Lasers
• Lily Lyralin Laconico-Tumalad, MD, FPDS
Photodermatology, Head of the Psoriasis Center
• Mary Elizabeth S. Danga, MD, FDSP-PDS
Dermatopathology, Head of Dermatopathology Unit
• Katrina Angela Z. Reyes, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Head of Dermatological Laser Unit, Internal Quality Auditor (Quality Management Services)
• Patricia Anne Ty-Tinio, MD, FPDS
Head of Photodermatology Unit
• Czarina P. Chavez, MD, DipClinRes, FPDS
Research Officer, Research Coordinator – Clinical Trials, General Dermatology, Institutional Review Board Member
• Cleopatra Patricia G. Guieb, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez, MD, FDSP-PDS
Dermatopathology
• Martha Joy Bruan-Tapales, RPh, MD, FPDS
General Dermatology, Dermatopharmacology and Compounding
• Camelia Faye R. Tuazon, MD, FPDS
Visiting Consultant, Pediatric Dermatology
• Catherine Anne Cifra-Kim, MD, DPDS
Medical Officer IV, General Dermatology, Basic and Advanced Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs)
• Maria Sharlene Pelino-Temblique, MD, FPDS
Medical Officer IV, Administrative Officer, General Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Danielle Nicolle D. Mejia, MD, DPDS
Medical Officer IV, Head of Community Dermatology, General Dermatology, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Teledermatology
• Jennifer Lavina T. Ngo, MD, DPDS
Medical Officer IV, Clinical Research Fellow
resident staff
3rd Year Residents (from L to R):
• Chief Resident – Dana Andrea D. Nery, MD
• Jonella Jean F. Nicola, MD
• Assistant Chief Resident for Externals – Ivy S. Cagulada, MD
• Assistant Chief Resident for Internals – Bernadette B. Iglesia, MD-MBA
• Florteresa G. Ollero, MD
2nd Years
• Marie Nikki B. Balgomera, MD
• Jobelline Mae C. Fernandez, MD
• Nicolette F. Nuñez, MD
• Ma. Bernadette Beatrize L. Paredes, MD • Agustin Miguel P. Soriano, MD
1st Years
• Issa Janine A. Acanto, MD
• Anna Sophia A. Besa, MD
• Alyanna E. Dela Cruz, MD
• Gabriel Luis M. Mungcal, MD
• Janine May V. Sta. Maria, MD
Nursing and Administrative Staff
• Don M. Bolire, RN
• Arthur Joseph D. Cardenas, RN
• Imelda G. Sadioa
• John Loue D. Diocampo
Resident Program
Details for Applying into Residency Training (Requirements)
Applications for residency training open annually. Announcements pertaining to the annual deadlines are disseminated through the department’s Facebook page. Inquiries may be addressed to [email protected]
The applicants must submit to the Chief of Medical Professional Staff (CMPS) Office, eight copies (1 original and 7 photocopies) each of the following:
1. Handwritten application letter addressed to Maria Rica M. Lumague, MD, FPCS, MHA, Medical Center Chief II thru, Roel Tito A. Marcial, MD, FPCS, FPSGS, Chief of Medical Professional Staff II.
2. Properly accomplished and typewritten Personal Data Sheet (PDS), printed back to back on long bond paper. This form is downloadable at www.csc.gov.ph. Latest passport size photo with white background and signature over printed name.
3. Authenticated certified true copy of PRC Board Rating and PRC ID License 4. Curriculum vitae
5. Certified true copy of Transcript of Records
6. Certified true copy of Medical School Diploma
7. Class Standing