SPMC Dermatology Doctors, Consultants and ResidentsThe Department of Dermatology was established in February of 1998 subsequent to being granted a department status. In 1996, Dermatology was a section under the Department of Internal Medicine, with its training program originally accredited by the Philippine Society of Cutaneous Medicine.
The SPMC Dermatology Residency Program is a three-year residency training program. It was accredited in 2008 by the Philippine Dermatological Society, and it takes pride in being the only Dermatology training program outside of Metro Manila.
Vision
A premier service-oriented dermatology and research center.
Mission
- To render excellent, accessible, and affordable dermatological services.
- To train competent, compassionate and ethical dermatologists and attain excellence through outstanding education and programs.
- To conduct quality medical studies and researches.
- To be able to transcend economic, socio-cultural and political barriers together with the Philippine Dermatological Society and other organizations.
Staff
Administrative Staff/Officers
Dr. Maria Mercedes S. Cauilan | Chairman |
Dr. Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan | Training Officer |
Consultants
Dr. Lalaine R. Visitacion |
Dr. Ma. Pacita S. Belisario |
Dr. Karen Lee P. Alabado |
Dr. Claribel L. Jimenez |
Dr. Maricarr Pamela M. Lacuesta |
Dr. Karla Phoebe B. Castaños |
Dr. Victoria P. Guillano |
Junior Consultant
Dr. Bryan Edgar K. Guevara |
Residents
Dr. Janice Natasha C. Ng | Chief Resident |
Dr. Elisa Rae L. Coo | Chief Resident |
Dr. Friend Philemon M. Liwanag | Third Year |
Dr. Maria Vinna N. Crisostomo | Second Year |
Dr. Margaret Stephanie L. Jimenez | Second Year |
Dr. Joanne Kate M. Martinez | Second Year |
Dr. Jo Faustine Q. Manzano | Second Year |
Dr. Camille Joyce J. Crisostomo | First Year |
Dr. Michaela M. Tabalon | First Year |
Dr. Diandra Aurora R. Zabala | First Year |
Head Nurse
Leah B. Masaunding, RN
Clinical Services
Service | Description | Schedule |
OPD Consultation | Caters to patients in need of skin treatment. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Electrocautery | Procedure performed for local destruction of skin tags, warts | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Chemical Peel | Procedure performed to improve the patient’s skin texture. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Excision | Procedure performed to completely remove small tumors | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Intralesional Injection | Mode of skin medication directly injected on skin lesions. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Nail Avulsion | Procedure performed involving removal of the nail plate. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Biopsy | Diagnostic examination of skin lesions | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Patch Test | Diagnostic examination to determine the specific chemical trigger to the patient’s skin allergy. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Phototherapy | Procedure performed using UV rays as treatment. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Tzanck Smear | Diagnostic examination that screens herpes in skin lesions. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) | Diagnostic examination that screens fungal and yeast infection. | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Wood’s Lamp | Diagnostic equipment used to perform UV light phototherapy | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays |
Extraction of Milia/Molluscum | Procedure performed via manual removal of microcyst/molluscum body | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday and Friday |
Subspecialty Clinics
Subspecialty Clinics | Description | Attending Physician | Schedule |
Pediatric Dermatology | Caters to patients below 18 years old. | Ma. Pacita S. Belisario, MD | Monday and Wednesday |
Connective Tissue Disease | Specializes in dealing with disorders such as lupus, scleroderma dermatomyositis. | Maricarr Pamela M. Lacuesta, MD | Monday and Wednesday |
Photo Medicine | Specializes in the study and application of light with respect to skin health. | Karen Lee P. Alabado, MD | Monday and Wednesday |
Dermatologic Surgery | Caters to patients in need of tissue operation. | Karla Pheobe Castanos, MD | Wednesday |
Psoriasis Clinic | Caters to patients with psoriasis. | Victoria P. Guillano, MD | Thursday and Friday |
Hansen’s Disease | Specializes in dealing with leprosy. | Claribel L. Jimenez, MD | Thursday |
Contact Dermatitis | Specializes in dealing with rashes caused by foreign substances. | Lalaine R. Visitacion, MD Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD | Tuesday and Friday |
STD/Medical Dermatology | Specializes in dealing with sexually-transmitted skin infections (eg.herpes). | Maria Mercedes S. Cauilan, MD | Tuesday and Friday |
Hair and Nails | Specializes in dealing with abnormalities in the hair and nails. | Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD | Friday |