Meet Dr. Carrie Cardenas
"I’m most excited to return to the old fashioned doctor-patient relationship, with a touch of modern technology for convenience. I love hearing my patients’ life stories and the challenges they’re facing outside of a medical issue."
- Dr. Carrie Cardenas
Awards
2009 - Voted as “Top Doctor” by SDCMS physicians, San Diego Magazine
2011 - Voted as “Top Doctor” by SDCMS physicians, San Diego Magazine
2015 - Pillar of Excellence Award – Quality Pillar as member of the Sharp Extended Care team
2019 - Voted as “Top Doctor” by SDCMS physicians, San Diego Magazine
About Dr. Cardenas
Dr. Cardenas is a San Diego native who graduated summa cum laude from San Diego State. She obtained her medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Stanford University where she was ultimately appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in Internal Medicine. She has practiced Internal Medicine in San Diego since 2003. Dr. Cardenas has received numerous awards which includes San Diego Magazine's "Top Doctor" award. Click here to learn more about the services offered.
Interests
You’ll always find a litter of puppies at Dr. Cardenas’ house, as she serves as foster ‘parent’ for a local dog rescue organization. She also enjoys gardening, reading, being outdoors and family time with her husband, Dr. Hector and their two teenage boys.
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Credentials
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine
- Chief Resident, Stanford University Hospital Stanford, CA, 2002-2003
- Internal Medicine Residency, Stanford University Hospital, 2000-2002
- Internship, Stanford University Hospital, 1999-2000
- Medical Degree, University of California, San Francisco, CA, 1994-1998
- Bachelor of Science, Biology Summa Cum Laude, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 1989-1994