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2 reviews
May 22, 2023
She was the best !!
March 5, 2023
*Michelle was outstanding. Genuinely interested and motivated to help... answered questions clearly. Provided additional information and showed me imaging (CTs) while helping me understand them so I could better visualize and comprehend my [...] injuries [...], in detail. Our discussion was very helpful to me in assessing and participating in a rapid recovery so I can confidently progress toward full, normal use of lower body and all my previous sports & activities. Also very conscientious & clear re: warnings and "don'ts. All explanations were tailored perfectly to my ability to understand. No "talking down" to me or using medical terminology I wouldn't comprehend.
About Michelle A. Cardenas
Michelle Cardenas, P.A.-C., is a board certified physician assistant.
Cardenas believes it is important to understand that a patient who finds himself or herself injured has different needs than other types of patients. It is her goal to assist patients in every aspect of their recovery.
Cardenas received her medical education at the UW. Her clinical and research interests include care of the polytraumatized patient, patient access to care and trauma orthopaedics, and working with MEDEX Northwest students and mentoring of minority students.
Personal Interests
In her free time Cardenas enjoys hiking, classical literature, movies, skiing and photography.
Education and Training
Arizona State University
Other Education, 2012
MEDEX Northwest, University of Washington SOM
Medical education, 1997
Gonzaga University
Other Education
Board Certifications
Physician Assistant, 1998, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant