About Dr. Maria Julieta P. Arambulo-Cordero, MD, FPDS, IFMCP
Hair Transplant Physician | Board-Certified Dermatologist | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Licensed Acupuncturist
Dr. Maria Julieta Arambulo-Cordero is a multi-certified physician dedicated to a patient-centered, integrative approach to dermatology and hair restoration. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU-NRMF) in 2015 and has since built a reputation for excellence in both clinical expertise and academic performance.
She ranked 6th in the 2020 Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Board Examinations, covering written, clinical, dermatopathology, and oral components. She is now a proud Fellow of the PDS and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), USA. Dr. Cordero is also a Licensed Acupuncturist, currently completing her formal acupuncture education at La Consolacion College, Manila (2023–2025).
Currently, Dr. Cordero serves as a Hair Transplant Associate Physician at the Asian Hair Restoration Center and a Dermatology Consultant at The Medical City, Ortigas. She is also undergoing a prestigious Evidence-Based Hair Fellowship at the Donovan Hair Academy in Canada.
Her clinical focus includes the integration of genetic testing in managing alopecia and scalp disorders, allowing for truly customized and evidence-based treatments. Her method blends hair transplant surgery, regenerative therapy (PRP), acupuncture, pharmacogenomics, and functional medicine.
Certifications & Licenses
Licensed Acupuncturist, La Consolacion College – expected June 2025
Functional Medicine Clinical Practitioner, Institute for Functional Medicine – 2023
Philippine Board of Dermatology – Diplomate, 2020 (Ranked 6th)
Philippine Physician Licensure Exam – September 2016
Education
Acupuncture, La Consolacion College, Manila (2023–2025)
Evidence-Based Hair Fellowship, Donovan Hair Academy, Canada (2023–2025)
Advanced Functional Medicine Courses (2021–2022)
Hair Transplant Training, Asian Hair Restoration Center (2020–present)
Dermatology Residency, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Inc. (2017–2019)
Doctor of Medicine, FEU-NRMF (2011–2015)
BS Nursing, University of Santo Tomas (2008–2011)
Poveda, Elementary and High School
Memberships & Societies
Fellow, Philippine Dermatological Society (2023)
Member, Institute of Functional Medicine (2022)
Member, Philippine Dermatological Society (2020)
Member, PDS Functional Medicine Group
Member, Philippine Academy of Cutaneous Surgery (2019–present)
Member, Philippine Medical Association (2017)
Administrative & Leadership Roles
Chair, CPD Points Committee, Philippine Academy of Cutaneous Surgery (2023–2025)
Member, Publicity Committee, Philippine Dermatological Society (2023)
Junior Consultant, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Inc. (2020–present)
Treasurer, Asian Hair Restoration Center (2011–present)
Chair Organizer, SCFI Postgraduate Courses (2017–2019)
Head, Sponsorship, FEU-NRMF Graduation Ball Committee (2015)
Member, FEU-NRMF AMSA, UST Sandigan Party, Nursing Central Board (2008–2011)
Research Contributions
PRP vs. Triamcinolone in Alopecia Areata: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Mezotix + PRP vs. Mezotix Alone for Acne Scars: Split-Face Trial
Health-Seeking Behaviors of Manila’s Sex Workers: Presented at the 14th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars in South Korea
Poster Presentations
Pigmented Contact Dermatitis: A Filipino Case Series – PDS, 2017
Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis with IgA Nephropathy – PDS, 2019
Invited Speaker & KOL Engagements
KOL, Vanguard Aesthetics – Decoding Hair Loss, July 2025
Speaker, Evolution: Regenerative Aesthetics and Functional Medicine – SCFI, May 2025
KOL, Fagron Trichotest – AMSC 2024, Malaysia
Speaker, PADSFI Pre-Convention, Genetic Testing for Hair Loss – 2024
Speaker, PDS Convention 2023
Speaker, SCFI Postgraduate Course, 2023
Speaker, PACS Annual Convention – Trichotest 2023
Speaker, Psoriasis Diet & Lifestyle – Quirino Memorial Medical Center, 2024
KOL, RegenLab Webinar on PRP in Hair Loss – 2021
Speaker, Happy Gut, Happy Life – PACS, 2021
Continuing Medical Education & Global Participation
Hair: Nourkin Medica Regional Meeting, Singapore – July 2025
Functional Facial Anatomy, UP Adarna – May 2025
Advanced Hair Transplant Mini Fellowship, IFAAS – March 2025
PACS Annual Conventions – 2020 to 2025
1st Asian Functional Medicine Conference – 2024
Unlocking Integrative Medicine – 2024
ISHRS World Congresses – Hollywood (2019), Delhi (2023)
American Academy of Dermatology – San Diego (2018), Washington DC (2019)
AAHRS Scientific Meeting & Review Course – Seoul, Korea (2012)
Resident, Live Surgery Workshops & SCFI Courses – 2017–2019
Dr. Cordero continues to pioneer integrative dermatology and hair restoration through her research, leadership, and patient-centered clinical work—restoring not just hair, but confidence and well-being.