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Dr. Edward Cachay, MD

Dr. Edward Cachay, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Cachay, MD is an infectious disease internist in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FEDERICO VILLARREAL / ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF HUMAN MEDICINE in 1998. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(619) 543-3995

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cachay specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cachay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cachay

4.0

4 ratings, 1 with written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Gintaras in San Diego – Mar 21, 2018
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About Me

biography

I have learned early on my career that the diagnosis of a disease is just the beginning. This is indeed important when it comes to understanding the individual needs of persons living with HIV. I am committed to the care of my patients and the...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • National University Federico Villarreal / Academic Program Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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  • Effects of drug and hazardous alcohol use on having a detectable HIV viral load: An adherence mediation analysis, 2023-03-11

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Locations

Practice

UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Office4168 Front St Fl 3 San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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