Edgar Alejandro Cardenas, MD

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My favorite children's book is Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory because who wouldn't want to own a candy factory.

Although I didn't have many as a kid I love Legos.

My Mom and Dad, because they came to the United States not knowing the language but seeking a better life for our family.

I enjoy jogging, reading, playing music, grilling, spending time with family and building Legos.

I remember watching the movie "The Fugitive" in high school where the main character is a doctor. There is a scene where he looks at a radiograph and is able to save a child's life. I just remember being in awe at how he was able to make such a huge difference with the knowledge that he had. I want to make a positive impact not only for individuals but for communities as a whole.

I am naturally an introvert but I found that I love meeting and working with patients. It is my favorite part of medicine.

I believe that my approach has always been to treat all individuals the same but understand that each patient, each family and each problem require a unique solution that takes into account was is best, what is feasible and what we all can agree on.