Dr. Danielle Paola Calayag

Dr. Paola Calayag is a physician specializing in psychiatry and has clinical experience in working with individuals who are experiencing general psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders. She believes in holistic, patient-centered, collaborative care - working closely with patients to empathically understand their experiences and concerns. She aims to provide a safe space for discussing mental health stresses arising from school, work, and other challenging aspects of everyday life. Dr. Calayag underwent residency training at the Makati Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry. She served as the Chief Resident of her department during her last year of residency, which gave her the opportunity to also collaborate closely with the MakatiMed Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical, and Behavior Sciences (M.I.N.D.S.). She graduated from the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) earning a dual-degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master in Business Administration (MBA). She accomplished her pre-med studies at the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences. ___ Note: In cases of psychiatric emergency, such as urges to harm self and/or others, violent and/or aggressive behavior, immediately proceed to the nearest emergency room for timely assessment and prompt management.