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Ashley Cardenas, PA-C

Physician Assistant, 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 SeenChildren (3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
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
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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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
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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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
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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
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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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
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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
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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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
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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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
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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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 (307) for Ashley Cardenas, PA-C

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Sep 14, 2023
Very thorough in explanations. Always respectful, personable, and genuine in her care.
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Sep 12, 2023
Very professional
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Sep 10, 2023
Ashley was very kind, professional and if she wasn't sure, she verified details regarding my health with her supervisor.
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Sep 3, 2023
She explained well what care I will need to handle the issues I got
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Aug 31, 2023
Excellent care provider!
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Aug 30, 2023
Ashley was thorough and provided answers to all my questions
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Aug 30, 2023
Very pleasant experience.
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Aug 30, 2023
Professional, prompt, courteous
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Aug 30, 2023
She was very professional and friendly.
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Aug 26, 2023
Ashley is very professional, listens to my questions and concerns and addresses each one.
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Aug 24, 2023
She's the best
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Aug 24, 2023
Caring, attentive, punctual professional who gave thorough instructions for post-appointment care
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Aug 23, 2023
Professional and personable
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Aug 22, 2023
She was very professional and thorough. She answered my questions without hesitation. She also was quick to respond to questions I messaged her after my appointment.
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Aug 21, 2023
She took the time to listen to my concerns, address them and formulate a treatment plan as needed.
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Aug 20, 2023
Very good
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Aug 19, 2023
Quick and very professional service
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Aug 18, 2023
I could not be more pleased
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Aug 18, 2023
Friendly, sincere care and concerns
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Aug 17, 2023
PA,Ashley has been taking care of me for some time and I would trust her as well as a Doctor!!!
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Aug 17, 2023
She takes time to discuss options and is very engaging.
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Aug 15, 2023
Very professional and provide the highest level of care
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Aug 13, 2023
She was very professional. I was a little early for my appointment and she saw me promptly. She put me at ease immediately.
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Aug 10, 2023
She is great, very professional and caring
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Aug 9, 2023
Caring, knowledge and fast. Grateful to have such great care!
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Aug 9, 2023
Provider was very knowledgeable and answered every concern I had.
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Aug 8, 2023
Great doctor
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Aug 8, 2023
Very professional and friendly! Appreciated getting in to see her as quickly as possible
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Aug 5, 2023
Excellent service!!!
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Aug 2, 2023
She is amazing I shave never felt better from psoriasis
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Jul 29, 2023
Smooth and efficieny
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Jul 29, 2023
A present and attentive listener. I appreciate her current understanding of BFRB in the form of skin-picking as related to psychopathology and individual neurodivergence.
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Jul 27, 2023
Kind, very well versed and seeks best plan.
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Jul 26, 2023
Ashley was caring and well-informed. She treated me with respect and answered my questions.
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Jul 26, 2023
Very kind and efficient
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Jul 26, 2023
I appreciated her attentive listening skills and her willingness to address my concerns.
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Jul 25, 2023
Doctor and her staff were great
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Jul 23, 2023
No wait. Very efficient and no nonsense.
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Jul 22, 2023
My provider was very caring and great to identify what she saw as she conducted the exam.
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Jul 20, 2023
Ashley was great! She answered all my questions and I believe she truly cared about me and did her best to help!
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Jul 20, 2023
Very kind and professional
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Jul 18, 2023
She was very nice
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Jul 16, 2023
Very thorough, caring and reassuring
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Jul 15, 2023
She has a wonderful bedside manner. Very thorough too.
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Jul 15, 2023
Friendly, respectfull, attentive, and thorough. I felt very comfortable as we went through my concerns and was given great information to help take care of my skin.
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Jul 14, 2023
Professional, caring and good listener.
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Jul 13, 2023
Ashley was very friendly and answered my questions.
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Jul 12, 2023
AWESOME
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Jul 11, 2023
Excellent medical service
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Jul 9, 2023
Ashley listened to my skin concerns and gave me insight that I've never heard from another dermatologist. I highly recommend her.
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Jul 9, 2023
Very caring and answered all my questions
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Jul 8, 2023
Knowledgable, efficient, caring
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Jul 7, 2023
Friendly. Professional. Thorough.
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Jul 7, 2023
She showed care and did a thorough evaluation without me having to ask.
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Jul 6, 2023
Pleasant and helpful
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Jul 1, 2023
Ashley is amazing. Cares, knowledgeable & patient.
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Jun 30, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023
Very professional and caring
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Jun 29, 2023
Very Professional all the way through the process
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Jun 29, 2023
She took time to clearly explain y the procedures and was very gentle while performing the procedures.
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Jun 29, 2023
Nice job of staying on time and answering my questions.
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Jun 28, 2023
She listened to everything I was concerned about and was very willing to answer my questions
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Jun 28, 2023
Ashley was friendly, patient, and reassuring.
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Jun 27, 2023
She is absolutely fantastic
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Jun 26, 2023
She was on time and very thorough in her assessment.
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Jun 26, 2023
Explains conditions well, easy to understand, supportive and caring.
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Jun 25, 2023
Excellent experience !! Ashley is very thorough, calm and knowledgeable.... She is the best !!!! Highly recommended from my own personal experience.
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Jun 21, 2023
Nice folks
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Jun 21, 2023
Very detailed. Explained procedure in detail.
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Jun 20, 2023
Pleasant and willing to help.
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Jun 20, 2023
Ashley is great at what she does.
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Jun 17, 2023
She makes me feel comfortable and well taken care of every time I come Into the office! She is always confident without being being over-bearing, she listens and gives good options. Great experience!
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Jun 17, 2023
Very professional, polite, and has a nice sense of humor. I feel completely at ease with her.
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Jun 17, 2023
She was gentle with what had to be done.
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Jun 17, 2023
Just exceptional treatment by Ashley and her helper nurse
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Jun 15, 2023
Great manner and very good attention to detail
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Jun 15, 2023
Great communication. Provided great patient education. Highly recommended.
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Jun 14, 2023
Very pleased with the appointment and service.
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Jun 13, 2023
Compassionate and personable.
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Jun 6, 2023
Promptness helpful.
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May 30, 2023
All good
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May 27, 2023
She found pre cancerous spots on my skin and treated them
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May 25, 2023
Ashley Cardinas was a very good listener and was quite thorough with my appointment.
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May 24, 2023
Very through and Professional
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May 24, 2023
Informative! On time! Active listening!
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May 23, 2023
Very good communicator with a personality.
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May 19, 2023
She was very helpful
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May 19, 2023
Ashley is quite simply the best there is. Professional, smart, competent, caring. I don't know what else to say.
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May 17, 2023
She is pretty outstanding. Gets right up next to me and is very thorough. Amazing eye contact and just super sweet
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May 17, 2023
Ashley did a wonderful job in all areas.
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May 15, 2023
Ashley is OUTSTANDING, Keep her!!!
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May 13, 2023
Ashley was very professional & answered all my questions & explaining about moles & spot on my nose was nothing to be concerned about. I go back In 1 year.
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May 11, 2023
Spent time, showed care and concern for my issues. Took direct action on each issue I raised. Very personable.
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May 11, 2023
All my issues were addressed. Good service.
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May 11, 2023
I had no idea what to expect from a dermatologist. She was accurate, thorough, professional and confirmed my concerns were definitely warranted as she took biopsy right away!
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May 10, 2023
Very comprehensive, very informative and actionable
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May 10, 2023
She was very professional and knowledgeable.
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May 6, 2023
Ashley and staff were amazing, attentive to my needs and thorough. When they cut a mole off I didn't even feel it. Not even the slightest hint. Very professional and great bedside manner. Very impressed.
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May 5, 2023
Ashley was awesome. Very informative and explained things clearly.
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May 5, 2023
She took time to discuss my concerns. Wasn't rushed.
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May 4, 2023
Ashley and her assistant were very attentive, professional, efficient and friendly.
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May 4, 2023
She explained everything very well and made me feel at ease.
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May 3, 2023
Very professional, and listen to what you had to say.
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May 3, 2023
Very pleased with care.
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May 3, 2023
She took her time and made sure I had all my questions answered.
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May 2, 2023
The office is well run. Staff are very friendly. Ashley is extremely thorough during her skin checks which I greatly appreciate!
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Apr 30, 2023
Very professional and explained every action of the examination.
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Apr 29, 2023
Ashley was excellent!She was caring, kind and knowledgeable!
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Apr 28, 2023
Nice people very professionally answered all my question
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Apr 24, 2023
Courteous,knowledgable & attentative
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Apr 22, 2023
Totally professional and efficient.
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Apr 22, 2023
Visit was quick, courteous and to the point.
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Apr 21, 2023
Very informative team
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Apr 20, 2023
She was very thorough
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Apr 20, 2023
Really a great experience.
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Apr 20, 2023
My experience with Ashley C and all the staff at the BS&W Dermatology group was great. No problems.
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Apr 18, 2023
Friendly and professional
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Apr 15, 2023
Ashley was thorough in her exam and treatment and relating with empathy to me.
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Apr 14, 2023
Caring & attentive
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Apr 14, 2023
I was seen on time. Staff was friendly and professional, as was Ms Cardenas.
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Apr 13, 2023
So kind and helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
Ashley and the staff where on point they made me fill comfortable and communicated very well indeed look forward to see them in four months that was a good day
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Apr 12, 2023
Appreciated the timing being able to get in so soon after I called.
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Apr 12, 2023
Ashley is great!
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Apr 12, 2023
Quick on time explained what was being preformed and positive energy
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Apr 12, 2023
She was friendly, professional and seemed very knowledgeable.
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Apr 12, 2023
Ashley and the staff were efficient, courteous and thorough from start to finish.
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Apr 11, 2023
Ashley is very caring and patient.
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Apr 8, 2023
Good
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Apr 7, 2023
Very friendly and good bedside manner, just moved a little fast and I felt a tad bit rushed.
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Apr 6, 2023
Very friendly and took her time with me
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Apr 5, 2023
Ashley was very professional and explained the condition I was seeing her for and the treatment.
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