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Dr. Carrie Cardenas, MD

Dr. Carrie Cardenas, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Carrie Cardenas, MD is an internist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 124 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (124 reviews)

Practice

3330 3rd Ave Ste 402 San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available
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Dr. Cardenas' Reviews

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4.9
124 ratings, 111 with a written review
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Dr. Carrie Cardenas - THE BEST!
Dr. Carrie Cardenas is truly one of the most remarkable physicians I've ever met. She is incredibly bright but always explains medical issues in terms a lay-person can understand. She is also extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, kind and attentive! If there is a perplexing medical issue she will work overtime to solve it!The staff she has chosen is top notch, friendly and welcoming.I highly recommend Dr. Carrie Cardenas!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alicia L. Contreras – Jul 05, 2024
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GREAT DOCTOR!
Dr. Carrie is kind, caring, perceptive and knowledgeable. She will check all 'spark plugs' and help keep you in good health. I am so grateful to have her as my primary physician! She is great about allowing you to discuss your health concerns and will refer back to them at a later date if they remain unresolved. At the end of each visit, she will offer you a printed summary of the visit to help you recall the areas discussed with the date of the next return visit. She is available by phone and email as needed. I have found her to be comprehensive and focused so you definitely know where you stand after each set of medical tests!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana – Jun 26, 2024
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Great MD
Always listens and provides practical sound advice. Responds quickly and is available when needed even after hours and weekends. Treats questions with respect and provides solid answers.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2024
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Carrie Cardenas review
Dr. Cardenas is an exceptional physician, both in terms of her medical background and skills, but also in her compassion and caring approach to patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie – May 24, 2024
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Excellent internist
Dr. Cardenas is an excellent internist and diagnostician. Her follow up is second to none. She is a very dedicated doctor and she runs an excellent practice. All of the staff are top knotch, kind and very professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Gross – May 24, 2024
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Excellent, efficient, and intelligent practitioner
Efficient and friendly staff. Appointment went swimmingly with all my questions answered and Doctor Cardenas moving me through the appointment without missing a beat.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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David Strauss – May 15, 2024
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Wonderful, sympathetic doctor
Dr. Cardenas, as always, asked all the right questions and listened well to my inputs as to my physical condition. She diagnosed the my aches and pains and prescribed physical therapy to improve my situation. Her support nurse is alway helpful and I appreciate her friendly demeanor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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Im not sharing
Shes my doc. Not sharing. Thats how I feel. Dr Carrie is so incredibly competent, truly warm, and compassionate. I always feel heard and understood. Never rushed. She gets my answers to me quickly when it matters most.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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RG – May 06, 2024
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Caring and Competent
Telehealth
Dr. Carrie is always prepared when we have an appointment. She covers the immediate issue and lingering issues. I am impressed with her knowledge of my body and her efforts at keeping me focused on being as healthy as possible.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan – Apr 21, 2024
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She's the doctor everyone wishes they had!
Dr. Cardenas is smart, caring, and thorough. She's personable and truly works to help her patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2024
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Consistently A-plus
Telehealth
As always, Dr. Cardenas was warm, friendly, thorough, and attentive. I am very glad she is younger than I am; I'm hoping she can be my primary care physician as long as I am around. I'm pretty sure anybody else would feel like a downgrade.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Happy patient – Apr 15, 2024
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great primary care
Telehealth
Even in a telehealth setting, Dr. Carrie has warm, personable, competent and collaborative.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Andersen – Apr 14, 2024
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Best doctor ever...
Dr. C takes time to hear what you need and is very knowledgeable and cares... What more do you want in a terrific doctor... She is it!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin – Mar 22, 2024
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Simply the best
Dr. Carrie is the most wonderful, caring doctor. I’m grateful I found her. It is hard to see other doctors when you are accustomed to her level of care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne S – Mar 15, 2024
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Old Fashion Real Medicine
if he wants some good old-fashioned medicine or the doctor knows your name what you do and everyone in your family, Dr. Carrie and her husband are the best. In addition she is brilliant and up-to-date on all of the latest medical treatments and diseases.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2024
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Highly Recommend.
If you looked up the definition of the perfect primary physician in the dictionary, Dr. Carrie should have her photograph staring back at you. She quite simply is someone who listens and cares. You never wait in her lobby and always understand everything she is telling you. Appointments are not something you have to wait for weeks on end to get, and you're never rushed when she is with you. My only true concern is that she'll retire one day.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Happy Patient – Mar 01, 2024
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She Actually Listens
Dr Carrie makes me feel as though I’m the only patient she has for the day. No rush, no “smarter than you” speak; just focused on my wellbeing. What a novel approach! Putting the patient first!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 29, 2024
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Excellent physician
Dr Carrie Cardenas is wonderful. Knowledgeable, caring, thorough, kind, down to earth. I would definitely recommend her to be your personal physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2024
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All’s well
A very successful medical partnership. I have been following her advice and my numbers are the best ever.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2024
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Simply the Best
I have been seeing Dr. Cardenas for a number of years. She is patient, caring and extremely competent. Couldn't ask for more.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2024
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Dr. Carrie Cardenas, MD is an internist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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