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Cadena, MD

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  • Family Medicine
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About me

About Me

David Cadena, MD, CCMS, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Cadena was born and raised in San Antonio, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at St. Mary’s University and then graduated from UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at UT Health San Antonio, where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Cadena is a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist who has specialized knowledge in the implications of diet on overall health and on chronic diseases. He is passionate about primary care prevention, mental health, and office-based procedures.

Dr. Cadena has a great deal of experience in all facets of primary care leadership. He served as medical director of UT Health Shavano, UT Health Hill Country, and the UT Health Saturday Clinic.

Gender

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Awards

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Credentials

Credentials

Education

Medical School:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center

Qualifications

Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine

Treatment and care

Treatment and Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise include:

  • Allergies
  • Anxiety
  • Asthma management
  • Back Pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Diabetes management
  • Dizziness
  • Earaches and infections
  • Earwax impaction
  • Eczema
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
  • Gout
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Heart disease
  • Heartburn
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
  • Influenza
  • Insomnia
  • Laryngitis
  • Malaise/fatigue
  • Minor aches, pains and sprains
  • Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • pains and sprains"
  • Pneumonia
  • Rashes
  • Sexually transmitted illness
  • Shingles
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throat (pharyngitis)
  • Tobacco abuse
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vertigo
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Weight gain
  • Weight loss
  • Women’s health
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