Our Doctors

Amy Cagayan – Chua, MD, FPDS

Our head dermatologist, Dr. Amy Chua is a graduate of the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital Intarmed program (direct entry to medical school from highschool). She finished her 3 year residency training in UP-PGH. She is a topnotcher of the Philippine Dermatogical Society board exam. With over 12 years of private practice, Dr. Amy Chua has cultivated her own brand of health care which embraces the core values of personalized quality care, patient safety, treatment efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
 
Dr. Amy has completed the International Functional Medicine course in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) in 2019. She is a member of the Philippine Dermatological Society PDS Functional and Integrative Dermatology Interest Group.

Dr. Amy currently practices in AC Skin Health, Healthcube Medical ClinicsHealthway Medical Center, and Skin+Nutrition Clinic

Dr. Amy is a mother to 2 lovely daughters and has co-written a children’s book entitled, “Handwashing is No Big Deal.” You may order a copy of this book through Amazon

Leah Velasco-Victorio, MD, FPAPRAS

Iza Encarnacion, MD, FPDS

Dr. Iza Encarnacion graduated Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences from the Ateneo de Manila University. She earned her double degree of Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Business Administration from Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. Early on, she had her mind on dermatology and had her Internship Elective from the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital Department of Dermatology. She accomplished her Post Graduate Internship from The Medical City and Ospital ng Makati. She finished her Residency in Dermatology in East Avenue Medical Center. In 2019, she went to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York for Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship.

She has extensive experience as a researcher and worked as a research project coordinator and investigator in various national and local programs. 

Dr. Iza is a consultant at East Avenue Medical Center (Medical dermatology and phototherapy) and Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium (Phototherapy).

On other days, Dr. Iza takes part in their family owned handcrafted jewellery business. She loves to walk around malls and spend time with friends.

 

Niña Dionisio-Mejia, MD, FPDS


Dr. Niña Dionisio-Mejia graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and is a registered nurse. She obtained her medical degree from the Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine. She has always been interested in the field of dermatology and eventually pursued residency training in the said specialty in the Rizal Medical Center Department of Dermatology belonging to its pioneer batch. She was the head resident of the Psoriasis Service Committee and was the first resident who was ever awarded Doctor of the Year by Psoriasis Philippines in recognition of her dedication and service for Psoriasis patients.

She is an associate member of the Philippine Society of Venereologists and currently undergoing the step ladder approach specialty program in pursuit to sub-specialize in Venereology (Sexually Transmitted Infections). She is also interested in seeking further training in procedural dermatology. She is the head of the community dermatology service unit of the Rizal Medical Center Department of Dermatology where is also an active consultant. Dr. Dionisio-Mejia is an associate member of the Philippine Academy of Dermatological Surgery Foundation Inc and a member of its committee on virtual communications. She is also a member on the committee on public safety and professional competency of the Philippine Dermatological Society.

Dr. Niña is a wife, a mama to a lovely little boy, and two dogs. She is a potterhead, loves breakfast, cakes, and binge-watching series.

Nikki Ramos – San Juan, MD, DPDS

Corrine Sison – de Jesus, MD, FPDS


Dr. Corrine de Jesus graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of the Philippines, Diliman. She earned her Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Business Administration at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. She completed her residency training at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, wherein she served as a chief resident in her final year. She further trained at National Skin Centre Singapore with an attachment to phototherapy and photobiology and went on as an international research fellow in Dermatology at Kyoto University, japan.

Dr. Corrine is a consultant at Quirino Memorial Medical Center, Skin and Cancer Foundation, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

On her off-duty days, she loves going to the beach, learning a new language, cooking and baking. Sis

Janine Acoba, MD, DPDS