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Dr. Vanessa Cardenas, MD
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Dr. Vanessa Cardenas, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Lansing, MI. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Cardenas an average 4.6 star rating.
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Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Gastroenterology) Lansing3960 Patient Care Dr, Lansing, MI 48911 Directions (616) 267-2100
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Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Gastroenterology) Grand Rapids35 Michigan St NE Ste 4150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Directions (616) 267-2100
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology
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NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
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- Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology
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