Education:
Graduate: Master of Science Nursing Degree, Family Nurse Practitioner, Simmons University
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree, City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Certifications:
Nationally Board Certified Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center
Florida Board of Nursing as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified in Aesthetics by the American Board of Procedural Medicine
Family and Interests:
Married with two children. Enjoys learning, entertaining and spending time with family and friends, travel, art, nature, and animals.
Biography:
Anna Mender is the founder and CEO of Blue Iris Medical Aesthetics (which was named after her daughter Iris who was born with most beautiful blue eyes). Anna always knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She has years of experience in psychiatry and women’s health but found her true passion when she first was exposed to aesthetics in 2016. Medical aesthetics allowed Anna to combine the art of medicine together with the creative arts all while being able to help her patients feel beautiful and self confident..
Anna Mender believes the key to building relationships with her patients is through strong communication. She is compassionate to individual concerns and encourages patients to ask questions, know their medical needs and understand treatment plans.
Anna Mender is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
