Dr. Hector Cardenas, MD
Internist
5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA, 91942About
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
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Stanford University Hospital, 1995-1996
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