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Ashley Cardenas, PA-C

Dermatology

Accepts New Patients
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About Ashley Cardenas, PA-C

Ashley Cardenas has experience in family medicine, as well as urgent care, and now specializes in dermatology. She advocates for patients by listening and working with them to create an individualized plan for their skin care needs.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, Adrian. She enjoys playing the piano and stays active outdoors with running. She is passionate about learning about other cultures and loves to travel.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Accepts New Patients
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

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Background

Education
  • Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (School of Allied Health Sciences) (2018)
Certifications
  • Physician Assistant Certified - National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants

Reviews (283) for Ashley Cardenas, PA-C

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Mar 12, 2023
She was very professional and knowledgeable.
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Mar 11, 2023
Great !
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Mar 10, 2023
Very thorough and great when explaining all options for my medical care.
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Mar 9, 2023
Very kind and helpful! My biopsy I had done was painless and very quick!
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Mar 9, 2023
It was perfect.
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Mar 9, 2023
Cordial, professional, and explained the procedure. I was in and out of her care quickly. It was a very good experience.
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Mar 8, 2023
Is quick and efficient but available for questions and thorough with knowledgeable answers.
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Mar 2, 2023
Provider was clear and concise with a warm welcoming touch.
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Feb 27, 2023
Ashley was knowledgeable and efficient.
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Feb 24, 2023
Very thorough for annual check-up
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Feb 23, 2023
Professional and very clear in the communication
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Feb 22, 2023
Very thorough and pleasant
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Feb 21, 2023
The PA was thorough and efficient, as well as kind and compassionate.
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Feb 19, 2023
Ashley was very sweet and professional. She took her time with my skin exam and made me feel comfortable during the whole exam. This is the first time that I didn't feel rushed during a annual skin exam.
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Feb 17, 2023
Very kind and knowledgeable. Determined to cure medical issues
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Feb 17, 2023
Friendly and very efficient
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Feb 17, 2023
Very professional and personable
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Feb 16, 2023
Very helpful
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Feb 14, 2023
Excellent care provider!
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Feb 14, 2023
Ashley is every nice and caring, she makes you feel cared for and heard
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Feb 13, 2023
She seemed to be in a hurry but still did a good job
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Feb 11, 2023
Very professional, respectful, friendly
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Feb 10, 2023
Very thorough and professional.
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Feb 8, 2023
Ashley was terrific. Explained everything and was very caring during the treatment
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Feb 7, 2023
Ashley was amazing. She genuinely listened to me and my concerns and gave me very solid advice on how to move forward. I very much felt heard.
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Feb 7, 2023
Very attentive and clear with results and future plans
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Feb 6, 2023
Very conscience. Very concerned about my condition. She explained exact steps of cutonh the problem.A follow up visit In 30 days, or sooner If needed
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Feb 6, 2023
She and her staff were kind and reassuring, very competent
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Feb 1, 2023
The office team members were friendly and efficient. The patient process for quick but at the same time personable. Dr. Ashley was very kind, reassuring or my concerns and did a great job explaining everything she saw during the screening.
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Jan 30, 2023
Very helpful, pleasant attitude, explained was going on what was going to happen.
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Jan 29, 2023
Straight forward and efficient
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Jan 28, 2023
Very professional, clear, attentive, and personable. Excellent experience, as always.
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Jan 27, 2023
Very professional and quite friendly
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Jan 27, 2023
Was in & out in 30 minutes or less
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Jan 27, 2023
Ashley was incredibly attentive and caring
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Jan 26, 2023
Great listener.
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Jan 25, 2023
So kind and caring. Made me feel so comfortable and I was scared
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Jan 25, 2023
Ashley is a wonderful provider. Knowledgeable articulate.
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Jan 20, 2023
Promt in keeping appointment time, clear diagnosis and treatment
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Jan 19, 2023
No issues. Very personable.
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Jan 17, 2023
Provided outstanding care and service.
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Jan 14, 2023
Ashley was friendly and explained areas on my skin of concern. She provided treatment and answered concerns.
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Jan 14, 2023
She was very professional, did an excellent job attending to my skin issues. I will request her in the future.
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Jan 12, 2023
She displayed great professionalism and answered all my questions. She was very sweet and made me feel comfortable.
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Jan 12, 2023
Caring, competent and efficient.
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Jan 9, 2023
She was Personable, Professional, Efficient and Pleasurable!
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Jan 6, 2023
Great "bedside manner". Really listens!
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Jan 6, 2023
I could not have gotten better care. Friendly, but very professional. I would definitely see her again. Answered all my questions completely.
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Jan 5, 2023
Very thorough when discussing options related to my issue
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Dec 26, 2022
Professional in every way!
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Dec 24, 2022
On time and knowledgeable.
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Dec 23, 2022
She was kind and professional, and answered all my questions.
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Dec 23, 2022
I was nervous about my first full body skin scan. I was quickly put at ease and I have already made another appointment for next year. The exam was very thorough and all my questions were fully answered.
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Dec 20, 2022
Answered all my questions very effectively
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Dec 20, 2022
Ashley was very professional and caring
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Dec 17, 2022
Very Professional and helpful and understanding and informative
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Dec 16, 2022
Friendly, concerned, professional
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Dec 8, 2022
Excellent care giver. First dermatology exam in many years.
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Dec 7, 2022
Kind and willing to try alternative to my health care.
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Dec 6, 2022
Very professional and explained everything very well.
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Dec 3, 2022
Ashley was very attentive and through and answered any questions that I had. Secondly was impressed that she also spoke Spanish
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Dec 2, 2022
Very professional and thorough, with great interpersonal skills.
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Nov 30, 2022
This care provider is superb.
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Nov 29, 2022
Polite, answered my questions. Seemed knowledgeable
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Nov 26, 2022
Very knowledgeable. Explains the procedure and why. Great visit.
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Nov 25, 2022
Ashley was very friendly. She was efficient in the exam and quickly performed the service.
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Nov 24, 2022
Really liked Ashley, others ok
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Nov 24, 2022
Excellent
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Nov 23, 2022
Very professional
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Nov 23, 2022
Ashley was very personable and professional. She met me with a smile.
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Nov 20, 2022
Very professional and communicates very well about any and all issues. Well up on moles and skin blemishes.
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Nov 19, 2022
Very professional and listened to my concerns
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Nov 15, 2022
She was great
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Nov 14, 2022
Dr pay attention to my concern, answer my questions
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Nov 14, 2022
Efficient, knowledgeable & quick
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Nov 12, 2022
Very good. There were a (very few) cysts she did not work on, but I believe that was because I did not bring them to her attention.
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Nov 8, 2022
Ashley Cardenas is friendly, knowledgeable, and so very helpful. She is a delight!
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Nov 8, 2022
It was my first visit with her and she made me so comfortable. She has an excellent bedside manner.
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Nov 7, 2022
This was my first visit with Ashley. She was very pleasant and thorough and explained what she was doing throughout.
Nov 5, 2022
Very easy to talk with
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Thorough
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Nov 4, 2022
Very professional and well mannered and polite
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Nov 3, 2022
Ashley was wonderful. I returned that same day b/c I didn't remember if she had seen the spots under my chin. She was so kind to see me again in the afternoon. Not only did she look at them but she froze them for me. Now that is what I call service!
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Nov 3, 2022
She was knowledgeable, professional and efficient.
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Nov 2, 2022
I had a pretty quick visit and had never seen Ashley before but she was very nice and professional.
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Oct 31, 2022
Very friendly PA
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Oct 28, 2022
She was Amazing very thorough in checking our body from head to toe and Checking our moles. Making us comfortable in identifying them. Took care of a tag I had that bothered me and I had asked about last year. Very pleasant and her assistant was the same . We look forward to our yearly appointment with her. Thank you
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Oct 28, 2022
Efficient knowledgeable and courteous.
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Oct 28, 2022
Fast, professional and great bedside manner. Delivered right amount of info and very helpful.
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Oct 28, 2022
Very nice and informative. She listened to every concern and answered professionally.
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Oct 27, 2022
Ashley covered all the bases, resolving issuess along the way
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Oct 27, 2022
Excellent
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Oct 27, 2022
I found her to be very pleasant and easy to talk to. She made me feel as if what I had to say was important and was interested in what I had to say
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Oct 23, 2022
She was sincerely check on my issue and took good care of me.
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Oct 22, 2022
Everyone was very friendly, professional, and efficient.
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Oct 22, 2022
She is very caring and good at her job.
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Oct 21, 2022
Ashley was great!
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Oct 20, 2022
Ashley was very attentive, explain everything and. Answered all my questions
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Oct 19, 2022
Very nice and helpful
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Oct 19, 2022
Ashley & her assistant were courteous & professional. Ashley answered all of my questions.
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Oct 18, 2022
She was very respectful and helpful.
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Oct 15, 2022
Very professional and informative. Thank you!
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Oct 15, 2022
Understood the issues. Thorough treatment
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Oct 13, 2022
Great, very thorough examination, answered my questions, concerned about my health, etc.
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Oct 6, 2022
Very personable and professional
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Oct 5, 2022
Professional, thorough and pleasant demeanor
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Oct 2, 2022
Ashley provided the most thorough skin check I have received to date. She was professional and courteous throughout the visit.
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Oct 1, 2022
Personable and efficient
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