Dr. Dario F. Cardona, MD | Lakeland, FL | Internist

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Dr. Dario Cardona specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Tecnologica De Pereira Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency training at Brooklyn Hospital Center. With over three decades of medical practice, Dr. Cardona brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Cardona practices at multiple locations throughout Lakeland, Florida, including Advanced Internal Medicine Care Pa and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and treating high cholesterol in both children and teenagers. His clinical expertise includes performing complete blood counts, general blood tests, and lipid panels to monitor and diagnose various health conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 …stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.2

33 Ratings
31 years of experience
53 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Brooklyn Hospital Center
12 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 office locations
Male

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Very good, explains all medical conditions you might have in detail.very good at find problems with good results. Friendly and generally cares

February 5th, 2024

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Cardona is not a Dr., is a money maker. He denied my referrers , also told me to get other insurance and other Dr. because I spent all the money medicare pay him in insulin.

January 5th, 2019

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I am really short of words to express my heart felt gratitude for the care and love Dr.Dario F Cardona extends to his patients. A real emobodied ANGEL!!!. When I first visited Dr.Cardona in Feb 2013 I was in the the wheel chair, but today I'm walking with a cane most,if not all of which I owe to his TENDER LOVING CARE!!!. He is a shining beacon of the Medical Proffession a true Role model for all budding Doctors.My own daughter is proud to follow in his footsteps...I am a recovering Stroke patient from 2010 with even a Near death experience and greatly indebted to Dr.Cardona for being well enough to write this review.If anybody wants to become "A Okay" then Dr.Dario F Cardona is your MAN!!! May God bless you and the Blessed Mother too bountifully now and always dear Dr.Cardona!!!. Zak D Rockferry

June 29th, 2018

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Dr. Cardona is very personable and caring. Accurate diagnosis and treatment several times. He treats both myself and my husband and we are very happy with him and his staff.

July 26th, 2017

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Me and my husband both see Anna and like her very much. She is very efficient, spends time with you not rushing, always cares about how we are. We don't just seem like a number she cares. We recommend her

April 6th, 2016

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The worst medical experience that I ever had!!!! Terrible experiencia , solo le interesa cobrar a mi seguro mÃ©dico!!!

January 9th, 2015

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The worst doctor ever, he doesn't care about my pain, was just worry because he has to GO!! I got some questions and didn't even gave me a chance to ask. He just want my money!! I would not recommend to my worst enemy. El peor doctor de Lakeland. A el no le interesa que te duele, por que estas yendo a verlo; si tienes Alguna pregunta o no, a el solo le interesa cobrar la consulta. No lo recomiendo ni a mi peor enemigo!

February 9th, 2014

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I went there as a new patient and the first visit was good. After that i felt like they didn't care about me and even tried to get me to go there 3 times in one month. My problem still isn't fixed and was even given a prescription for something I never asked for or had a problem with.

July 10th, 2013

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I have been to this Doctor several times and he has taken time to get know me. I am a senior on disablity and have several medical problems. the staff and the doctor have given me excellent care andrespect.

September 3rd, 2012

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I went in to Dr. Cardonas office with an appointment to see him and ended up with a nurse. After multiple test that showed the validity of the problem I was having, I still got the run around. They dont care about the patients concerns, just another business looking for more money and reasons to bill my insurance. Ive been to this office two times and still have the issue I went in for with no solutions. I will not recomend this doctor or his nurse Mrs. Velez to anyone.

July 5th, 2012

Advanced Internal Medicine Care Pa

5425 S Florida AveLakeland, FL 33813

Tel: (863) 644-3585

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center

1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805

Tel: (863) 687-1100

Advanced Internal Medicine Care Pa

5455 S Florida AveLakeland, FL 33813

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Dario Fernando Cardona, MD	Dr. Waleska Galindez, MD	Kerry L. Folkman, MSN, NP-C	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (33 Ratings)	2 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Lakeland , FL	SAINT CLOUD , FL	Brookline , MA	Lyons , CO
Med School: Universidad Tecnologica De Pereira Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO	Med School: Regis College	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Arthritis
Asthma
Back Pain
Check-up
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Diabetes, Type 2
Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
Heart Failure
Heartburn
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Immunization
Obesity
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brooklyn Hospital Center

Medical School

Universidad Tecnologica De Pereira Facultad De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1995

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Where is Dr. Dario Cardona's office located?: Dr. Dario Cardona's office is located at 5425 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813.
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