Dr. Melchor P Cardenas MD
Family Practitioner
904 Corpus Christi St Laredo TX, 78040About
Dr. Melchor Cardenas is a family practitioner practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Cardenas specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cardenas possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Inst Tec Y De Est Sup De Monterrey- Esc De Med "iasantos"- Monterrey 1988
Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
- Learning Disabilities
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Impetigo
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
- Insomnia
- Scabies
- Ringworm
- Strep Throat
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