Dr. Hector Cardenas, MD
Concierge Internal Medicine, San Diego, CA
Cardenas Internal MedicineDr. Hector Cardenas is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering Concierge Internal Medicine care at Cardenas Internal Medicine in San Diego, California.
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About Dr. Cardenas
Dr. Hector Cardenas provides Concierge Internal Medicine care at Cardenas Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1995. He completed an internal medicine internship at Stanford University Hospital and an internal medicine residency at Stanford University Medical Center, finishing in 1998. He is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Cardenas is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He speaks both Spanish and English. He was voted a "Top Doctor" by San Diego County Medical Society physicians for San Diego Magazine in 2011 and in 2019.
Outside the office, he enjoys running and cycling along San Diego's trails, along with cooking and movie trivia. He has said the physician-patient relationship is central to his approach to care, along with patient education.
I have always practiced medicine with the idea that the physician-patient relationship is the greatest tool to achieve optimal health. I believe that education about these marvelous machines we call our bodies will help everyone take better control of their lives.
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Patient reviews
"Offers a kind and professional approach to each concern."
"Ensures each question is answered thoughtfully."
"Provides reassurance through every step of the visit."
Questions patients ask
Is Dr. Cardenas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Where did Dr. Cardenas train?
Dr. Cardenas earned his MD from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Cardenas completed an internal medicine residency at Stanford University Medical Center, finishing in 1998.
Where is Dr. Cardenas's office?
Dr. Cardenas sees patients at Cardenas Internal Medicine, 3330 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
Does Dr. Cardenas offer telehealth?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas offers telehealth (virtual) visits.
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