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Dr. Janina Eliza Poa is a board-certified dermatologist from the Philippines and a Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS). Grounded in a philosophy of patient-centered care, Dr. Poa pairs extensive expertise across medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology with a deep commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term skin and hair health.

Dr. Poa's academic foundation began at the University of the Philippines Diliman where she finished her BS Biology, graduating magna cum laude. She then proceeded to complete her Doctor of Medicine in University of the Philippines Manila- Philippine General Hospital. She went on to complete her dermatology residency training at St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, a leading healthcare institution in the Philippines. Driven by a passion for highly specialized care, Dr. Poa subsequently relocated to Melbourne, Australia, where she successfully completed an advanced, two-year postgraduate clinical fellowship in hair and scalp disorders at Sinclair Dermatology.

Following her international specialization in Australia, Dr. Poa returned to the Philippines, re-establishing her private clinical practice while also dedicating time to academic mentorship and training.

Today, Dr. Poa bridges international training with clinical excellence, offering patients comprehensive and evidence-based solutions.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Manila (2012)
  • Diplomate, Philippine Dermatological Society (2017)
  • Fellow, Philippine Dermatological Society (2019)

Specialties

  • Hair and scalp disorders
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin Cancers

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino

Accreditations & Memberships

Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society
victoria
international academy cosmetic dermatology
european medecines agency
gpce
deakin university
congress dermatology
bellberry limted
australiasian college dermatologists
australian government national health
australian government ip
australian clinical trials
asdr
albinism fellowship australia
aaaf
ahsf
american dermatological association
british association of dermatology
epworth
international society of dermatology
university of melbourne
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