Specialty:
" Dr. Ana Cárdenas graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and has more than 35 years of experience in the medical field. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Mohs Surgery, and the Kern County Medical Society. Dr. Cárdenas provides dermatological treatments focused on the health and appearance of the skin. She is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Dr. Cárdenas practices at Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology, where she and her team develop personalized skin rejuvenation plans for patients. The team is committed to providing customized treatments tailored to each patient’s individual needs and goals. The clinic has performed more than 15,000 successful Mohs surgery procedures.
2026 Highlights: Dr. Ana Cárdenas completed a three-year dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She concluded her military career as Director of the Dermatology Department at Winn Army Community Hospital in Fort Stewart, Georgia, where she was recognized with the Army Meritorious Service Medal. Dr. Cárdenas was a General Medical Officer with the 43rd MASH (Unit 15190) stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. "




