Dr. Mary Natalie Casuela‑Quesada, MD, FPDS, IFAAD Board-Certified Dermatologist | Pasay City, Metro Manila & Bacoor City, Cavite Dr. Quesada is a board-certified dermatologist serving both adult and pediatric patients in Pasay City–Metro Manila and Bacoor City–Cavite. She is a Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and an Associate Member of the International Society of Dermatology (ISD). Her clinical practice blends medical rigor with sincere and compassionate care, offering evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin conditions — grounded in both scientific knowledge and personal experience as a former patient herself. Conditions treated include but are not limited to the following: - General skin care & wellness - Skin cancer screening & prevention - Anti-aging & pigmentation management - Acne and acne scars - Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and other pigment disorders - Hypertrophic and keloid scars - Alopecia and hair loss - Eczema (atopic, seborrheic, nummular, contact, etc.) - Psoriasis - Bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections - Drug-related skin reactions - Immunobullous skin diseases Patient Philosophy: Having coped with a severe skin condition from infancy to early adulthood, Dr. Quesada understands the physical and emotional toll of chronic skin disease. This experience fuels her passion to provide compassionate, personalized care that not only treats the skin, but also restores confidence, supports emotional well-being ,and improves quality of life. She believes that her years in clinical practice — combined with her journey as a patient — allow her to connect more deeply with those who seek relief. Training & Credentials: - MD, University of Santo Tomas, 2008 - Internship, Makati Medical Center – Top 10 Most Outstanding Interns, 2009 - Residency Training in Dermatology, UST Hospital, 2012 (Chief Resident) - Rotatorship in Clinical Dermatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky, USA, Oct 2012 - Top 1 – Philippine Dermatology Specialty Board Examinations, 2013 - Global Education Award, International Society of Dermatology (for acne research), 2013 She remains actively engaged in continuing medical education, attending local and international dermatology conferences to stay current on the foundational sciences, clinical guidelines, and emerging innovations in dermatology. Autism-Inclusive & Sensory-Friendly Dermatologic Care: Dr. Quesada is a proud autism parent and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, sensory inclusivity, and compassionate care for all patients. Her clinics offer a welcoming, flexible environment for children and adults with autism, ADHD, or other developmental differences. Her goal is to make every patient — regardless of ability — feel safe, respected, and understood. Accommodations that may be requested include: - Quiet time slots - Visual supports and/or use of AAC device (Augmentative/Alternative Communication - TouchChat) - Flexible pacing - Drive-thru consultations (as appropriate) - Preparation planning for unfamiliar routines & environments (e.g. video tour of the clinic, visual diagrams of procedures) Teledermatology & Accessibility: Patients from anywhere in the Philippines can book a virtual/online consultation through the NowServing App. This option is ideal for: - Busy families - Working patients (including night shift workers) - Patients from far-flung provinces in need of care by a board-certified dermatologist - Neurodiverse individuals who may become overwhelmed in new environments - Anyone who prefers remote care