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Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at San Juan City Hospital. With 21 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cartagena Hernandez brings extensive knowledge to caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions.
Dr. Cartagena Hernandez is affiliated with multiple healthcare systems, including Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Downtown, Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Chi Health Midlands, and Auxilio Mutuo San Pablo, with practice locations in Bayamon, PR and Papillion, NE. His expertise includes treating patients with acute kidney injury, blood clotting disorders, and intestinal blockages. He focuses on providing comprehensive inpatient care for adults facing serious medical challenges that require hospital-level treatment and monitoring.
Dr. Cartagena Hernandez is affiliated with multiple healthcare systems, including Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Downtown, Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Chi Health Midlands, and Auxilio Mutuo San Pablo, with practice locations in Bayamon, PR and Papillion, NE. His expertise includes treating patients with acute kidney injury, blood clotting disorders, and intestinal blockages. He focuses on providing comprehensive inpatient care for adults facing serious medical challenges that require hospital-level treatment and monitoring.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- San Juan City Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Internal Medicine | Nephrology | Infectious Disease | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 21 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Bayamon , PR | Bayamon , PR | SAN JUAN , PR | GUAYNABO , PR |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina | Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Nebraska and Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Nebraska and an active medical license in the state of Puerto Rico that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at San Juan City Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Cartagena Hernandez's NPI number is 1538315114.
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- Dr. Benigno Cartagena Hernandez is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Downtown, Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Chi Health Midlands, and Auxilio Mutuo San Pablo.
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