Erik Eduardo Cardenas Hernandez, MD

Erik Eduardo Cárdenas Hernández, MD,MHA,YFACS,MASPEN. General Surgeon & Specialist in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Cárdenas is a distinguished General Surgeon who graduated with Honors (Mención Honorífica) from the prestigious Military School of Health Graduates (Escuela Militar de Graduados de Sanidad) in Mexico City. Throughout his residency from 2022 to 2026, he demonstrated exceptional clinical and academic record with an overall GPA of 9.8/10. His academic record is marked by consistent excellence, notably achieving perfect scores of 10/10 in advanced medical seminars and clinical practicums during his final year of specialization. His professional thesis and examination were recognized by the University of the Army and Air Force for their brilliance and contribution to the surgical field. Dr. Cárdenas has focused his clinical practice on Advanced Laparoscopy and the Comprehensive Management of Obesity. He is committed to providing high-standard surgical care through minimally invasive techniques, ensuring faster recovery times and optimal outcomes for his patients. His training within the military health system has equipped him with a rigorous, disciplined, and ethical approach to complex surgical challenges and holistic patient management.

Bariatric (Severe Obesity) Procedures

• Bariatric (Severe Obesity) Procedures
• gastroplasty
• laparoscopic gastric banding
• laparoscopic gastric bypass
• roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Endocrine (Gland)

• adrenal cancers/tumors
• adrenal surgery
• Endocrine (Gland)
• hyperparathyroidism
• parathyroid cancer
• parathyroid surgery
• thyroid nodules/cancer
• thyroid surgery

Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure

• abdominal pain
• adhesion removal
• anti-reflux procedures
• appendectomy
• fundoplication - laparoscopic
• peptic ulcer disease
• peritonitis
• splenectomy

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• cholecystectomy
• gallstone disease
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver biopsy
• liver surgery
• pancreatic cancer
• pancreatic cysts
• pancreatitis

Hernia Procedures

• abdominal hernia
• component separation
• epigastric hernia
• femoral hernia
• Hernia Procedures
• inguinal hernia
• laparoscopic hernia repair
• umbilical hernia
• ventral hernia

Minimal Access Surgery

Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures

• skin biopsy

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• anal tears
• hemorrhoid problems

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• cryotherapy
• endoscopic surgery
• fine needle aspiration/biopsy
• laparoscopic surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• robotic surgery
• tumor ablation
• video assisted thoracic surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)

• adrenal tumors
• basal cell cancer
• biopsy of tumors
• bladder cancer/tumors
• breast cancer
• breast masses
• breast tumors in pregnancy
• cervical cancer/tumors
• chest tumors
• colon cancer screening
• colon cancer/polyps
• colon/rectal cancer
• endocrine cancer
• endometrial cancer/tumors
• esophagus cancer/tumors
• gastrointestinal cancer/tumors
• gynecology cancer/tumors
• melanoma
• neck cancer/tumors
• ovarian cancer screening
• ovarian cysts

Pain

• Management of Acute Pain

Thoracic

• achalasia
• Barrett's esophagus
• hemothorax
• hiatal hernia
• pleural effusion
• pneumothorax

Trauma/Injury Procedures

• abdominal injuries
• abdominal wall reconstruction
• bladder injury
• blunt trauma
• kidney injury
• liver injury
• stomach injuries
• thyroidectomy
• tracheotomy
• Trauma/Injury Procedures
• wound debridement

Urology (kidney, bladder, male reprod)

• circumcision
• nephrectomy
• vasectomy

HOSPITAL ESPAÑOL

CDMX,

Asst Surgeon

01/2014—Present

HOSPITAL STARMEDICA LOMAS VERDES

ESTADO DE MEXICO, MG

General and Trauma Surgeon

01/2017—Present

HOSPITAL SAN PIO DIF HUIXQUILUCAN

HUIXQUILUCAN, MG

Director

01/2020—07/2021

HOSPITAL SAN ANGEL INN SATELITE

NAUCALPAN, MS

General and Trauma Surgeon

03/2026—Present