Southern Philippines Medical Center

About Us

We are the first and only dermatology training institution in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Vision

A premier service-oriented dermatology and research center

Mission

To render excellent, accessible and affordable dermatological service
To train competent, compassionate and ethical dermatologists and excellent through outstanding education and programs
To conduct quality medical studies and researches
Together with the Philippine Dermatological Society and other organizations, be able to transcend economic, socio-cultural and political barriers

Core Values

Compassion, Commitment, Competence, Credibility, Cooperation.

History

The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is a tertiary government hospital with a 1500-bed capacity located in the center of Davao City. It is an accredited training institution of 17 different medical specialties, including Dermatology. Within the hospital grounds are the Mindanao Heart Institute, the Cancer Institute, the Institute for Women and Newborn Health Building, a main building for admitted patients, an ICU complex, a state-of-the-art ER complex, and a building dedicated to providing out-patient services donated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which houses the Department of Dermatology outpatient clinic. The Department of Dermatology was established in 1996 — the first and only in existence in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. The department has been given full accreditation status by the Philippine Dermatological Society Accreditation Board from 2005 up to the present.

Consultant Staff 2023

Standing (left to right): Karla Phoebe B. Castaños, MD, FPDS; Bryan Edgar K. Guevara MD, FPDS; Jennifer Aileen M. Ang-Tangtatco, MD, FPDS; Niña A. Gabaton, MD, FPDS

Seated (left to right): Victoria P. Guillano, MD, FPDS; Ma. Pacita S. Belisario MD, FPDS; Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD, FPDS; Claribel L. Jimenez, MD, FPDS; Maria Mercedes S. Cauilan MD, FPDS; Karen Lee P. Alabado-Laurel, MD, FPDS; Lalaine R. Visitacion MD, FPDS

Claribel L. Jimenez, MD, FPDS
Chairperson (January – June 2023)

Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD, FPDS
Chairperson (July – December 2023)

Karla Phoebe B. Castaños, MD, FPDS
Training Officer

Active Consultants

Lalaine R. Visitacion, MD, FPDS

Ma. Pacita S. Belisario, MD, FPDS

Karen Lee P. Alabado-Laurel, MD, FPDS

Maria Mercedes S. Cauilan, MD, FPDS

Victoria P. Guillano, MD, FPDS

Jennifer Aileen M. Ang-Tangtatco, MD, FPDS

Bryan Edgar K. Guevara, MD, FPDS

Niña A. Gabaton, MD, FPDS

Resident Staff 2023

Third Years

Seated (left to right): Rosa Beatriz S. Diaz, MD (Chief Resident);
Kirk Llew V. Quijote, MD, MPH (Chief Resident); Donna May A. Sarenas, MD (Chief Resident)

Standing: Patricia R. Solon, MD (Deputy Chief Resident);
Jay Mohamad Ryan M. Aquino, MD (Deputy Chief Resident)

Second Years

From left to right: Arielle Marie Therese V. Castañeda, MD; Lea Fatima B. Hingpit, MD; Nadra S. Magtulis, MD

First Years

From Left to Right: Allen Khadir O. Uy, RN, MD; Andrea Patrisse G. Eugenio, MD; Maria Inez S. Benedicto, MD; Hanna Louise B. Valdevilla, MD; Silvino Rey H. Pino, MD

Services Offered

Services

Outpatient Department Consultations
Teledermatology Consultations
Inpatient and Dermatologic Emergency Referrals
Diagnostics
1. Wood’s lamp examination
2. Dermoscopy
3. Patch testing
4. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) of Skin and Nail scrapings
5. Tzanck smear
6. Slit skin smear
7. Skin punch, excision, incision, wedge and nail clipping biopsy
8. Direct Immunofluorescence
Procedures
1. Acne surgery
2. Electrodesiccation and Curettage
3. Extraction of milia and molluscum lesions
4. Intralesional corticosteroid injections
5. Incision and Drainage
6. Excision of benign and malignant cutaneous tumors
7. Nail surgery
8. Phototherapy for psoriasis, vitiligo, mycosis fungoides, and other eczema
9. Chemical peels
10. Laser therapy (595nm Pulsed Dye Laser/1064m Nd:YAG Laser)
11. Sclerotherapy
12. Botulinum toxin injection
13. Fillers

Support Groups

Hansen’s Club: Heart in Hand to Heal The Hansen’s Club: Heart in Hand to Heal is dedicated to the welfare of people with Leprosy. It aims to help raise awareness of the disease and put an end to Leprosy-related stigma and discrimination. The club also offers a support group, access to scholarships and assistance to Hansen’s Disease patients. Psoriasis Club The Psoriasis Club is dedicated to educating, serving, and empowering people with Psoriasis. It aims to improve the quality of life of people who have psoriasis by promoting awareness and understanding of the disease and ensuring access to treatment. The club also has a support group and offers access to affordable medications.

Residency Program

Application for residency training at SPMC Department of Dermatology opens yearly. You may visit our facebook page SPMC Department of Dermatology for announcements and further details. You may also contact us via email (dermadmc@yahoo.com) or landline (082) 227-2731 local 4705.

Requirements for Residency Training Application

Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Diploma
Transcript of Record (Certified True Copy)
Class Ranking
Certificate of Internship
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) Certificate
Board Rating Result (PRC)
NBI Clearance
Letter of Intent addressed to the Chair of Department of Dermatology
- Claribel L. Jimenez, MD, FPDS
  Chairperson, Department of Dermatology
- Mary Jo Kristine S. Bunagan, MD, FPDS
  Chairperson, Department of Dermatology
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Two (2) 2×2 Colored Pictures
Abstracts of past medical studies (if any)

Regular Training Activities

Weekly Conferences (Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Ward Audit, Dermatopathology Audit, Photodermatology Audit)
Didactics and Exams (General Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Pediatric Dermatology, Special Topics)
Dermatologic Surgery Workshops
Dermatopathology Slide Readings
Research
Community Dermatology
Mentoring
Outside Rotations (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Surgery)

Contact Details

SPMC Department of Dermatology
2nd Flr. JICA Building,
J.P. Laurel, Bajada, Davao City

Tel. No. 227-2731 loc 4705

Email address: dermadmc@yahoo.com

Schedule of Clinics

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Philippine Dermatological Society