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Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD
3.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in River Forest, IL.
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Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
River Forest, IL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in River Forest, IL.

About

Dr. Cardenas graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in River Forest, IL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Cardenas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Swedish Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Cardenas has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cardenas received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Cardenas' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cardenas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cardenas is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Obesity
Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Obesity
Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Obesity
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Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Menstrual Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Proteinuria
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Bone Disorders
Cancer
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Hyperlipidemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism Following Procedure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Iodine Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pheochromocytoma
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
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    Curative EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7411 Lake St Bldg A, River Forest, IL 60305
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  2. 2 Heartland Health Centers Albany Park
    3737 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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  3. 3 Allgreen Home Health Care Inc
    1542 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
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  4. 4 DR. Fredrick Ellyin LTD
    5140 N California Ave Ste 545, Chicago, IL 60625
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  5. 5 Office
    2740 W Foster Ave Ste LL7, Chicago, IL 60625
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Patient Satisfaction

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3.0
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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May 05, 2021
She spent over an hour with me and explained my conditions completely, even though it was not urgent. Very nice. I recommend. I also returned for a followup visit.
— May 05, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury Hospital Yale University
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • OHSU Hospitals and Clinics
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cardenas' profile.

Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD is affiliated with Swedish Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Maria Cardenas, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL