Carlos Cardenas

Carlos J. Cardenas, MD is a prominent physician and healthcare leader who served as the President of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) from 2017 to 2018.12 Here are some key details about Dr. Cardenas:

Medical Career

Dr. Cardenas is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience.3 He co-founded South Texas Gastroenterology Associates in 1992 and currently practices at Renaissance Gastroenterology.3

Leadership Roles

• TMA Involvement: Dr. Cardenas was elected to the TMA Board of Trustees in 2005 and became president-elect in 2016.1 He served as the 152nd president of the TMA from 2017 to 2018.6

• Doctors Hospital at Renaissance: He is the Chairman of the Board at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, which he helped found.1 Under his leadership, the hospital has grown significantly and become one of the largest physician-owned facilities in the United States.1

Achievements and Contributions

• Dr. Cardenas played a key role in opening a teaching hospital and launching a research institute focused on diabetes and related conditions.1

• He has been instrumental in the development of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Medical School.1

• In 2013, he was named "Man of the Year" by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.3

Education

Dr. Cardenas received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.5

Dr. Cardenas's LinkedIn profile (username: carlos-cardenas-5589503) lists his current position as Past President at the Texas Medical Association, a role he has held since May 2018.4