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Dr. Hector Cardenas, MD

Internist

5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA, 91942

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Dr. Hector Cardenas is an internist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Cardenas specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Cardenas provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1995

University of California 1995

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Back Pain
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • Stanford University Hospital, 1995-1996

Dr. Hector Cardenas, MD's Practice location

Practice At 5525 Grossmont Center Dr

5525 Grossmont Center Dr -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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Cardenas Internal Medicine Concierge Care

3330 3rd Ave -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-819-7227
https://cardenasinternalmedicine.com/

3330 3RD AVE STE 402 -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-819-7227
Fax: 619-299-7430

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GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942

Head northwest on Grossmont Center Drive 232 ft
Turn right onto Center Drive 1561 ft
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ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head southeast on Grossmont Center Drive 1258 ft
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Merge left onto I 8 2.2 mi
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KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl

200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

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SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl

4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

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250 PROSPECT PLACE CORONADO CA 92118

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