Aunna Pourang, MD
Expert Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology in Bakersfield
Dr. Aunna Pourang is a double board-certified dermatologist and family physician who completed medical school through the highly selective University of Florida Medical Honors Program, and residency training in family medicine at Mayo Clinic, Florida, dermatology at Wayne State University, and fellowship training in integrative medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
Her practice encompasses medical, pediatric, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, including cutaneous oncology and skin cancer surgery. She performs a range of aesthetic and laser procedures with an emphasis on technical precision and natural, refined outcomes. With a background in integrative medicine, Dr. Pourang takes a comprehensive approach to skin health, incorporating systemic factors such as hormonal balance, metabolic health, and nutrition alongside evidence-based dermatologic care.
She offers integrative dermatology consultations for patients seeking a more in-depth evaluation of underlying contributors, including hormonal, metabolic, and gut-skin axis factors, with targeted laboratory assessment when appropriate. She also offers hormone optimization and medical weight management, including GLP-1–based therapies, with attention to their effects on skin, hair, and aging.
Dr. Pourang has a strong background in clinical research, with extensive clinical trial experience and numerous peer-reviewed publications across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has received multiple academic and research awards and remains actively engaged in ongoing scholarly work.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pourang enjoys staying active through hiking and spending time in nature, as well as cooking, visiting historical sites, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Dr. Pourang is committed to delivering individualized, high-level care that prioritizes thoughtful evaluation, precision in treatment, and a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s overall health, with a particular interest in expanding access to dermatologic care.
Professional Credentials
Licenses & Certifications
Board Certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD)
Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Fellowship-Trained: Integrative Medicine (Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine).
Education Background
Medical Degree: University of Florida Medical Honors Program
Residency (Dermatology): Wayne State University
Residency (Family Medicine): Mayo Clinic, Florida
Fellowship (Integrative Medicine): Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Expertise: Specializes in cutaneous oncology, skin cancer surgery, and high-precision aesthetic/laser procedures.
- Integrative Specialist: Provides comprehensive consultations focusing on the gut-skin axis, hormonal balance, and metabolic health.
- Clinical Researcher: Extensive experience in clinical trials with numerous peer-reviewed publications in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
- Award Recipient: Recognized with multiple academic and research awards for her contributions to the field.
