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Dr. Alfonso Cardenas M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

530 N. Lafayette Blvd South Bend IN, 46601

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Dr. Alfonso Cardenas is a pathologist practicing in South Bend, IN. Dr. Cardenas is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Cardenas can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Cardenas may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

Education and Training

Univ Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1970

Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Colombia 1970

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Dr. Alfonso Cardenas M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 530 N. Lafayette Blvd

530 N. Lafayette Blvd -
South Bend, IN 46601
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New patients: 574-234-4176
Fax: 574-234-1561, 574-288-2262

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SOUTH BENDl

615 N MICHIGAN ST SOUTH BEND IN 46601

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UNITY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

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SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY MISHAWAKA IN 46545

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