Diana is a right handed graduate of the Samuel Merritt University physician assistant program where she received a Masters of Science degree. She is originally from California but grew up in Las Vegas where she completed her undergraduate studies in biology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Prior to relocating to the Bay Area and becoming a PA she had extensive experience working in emergency departments across the Las Vegas valley and was also a child autism therapy provider.Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her young nephews and nieces.
Prior to relocating to the Bay Area and becoming a PA she had extensive experience working in emergency departments across the Las Vegas valley and was also a child autism therapy provider.Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her young nephews and nieces.
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Abby Huang
Dec 21, 2021
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Doctor Cardon was great. His team were great too. I came in with painful thumb. His team looked at the x-ray results and did a new x-ray on me. Then they looked at the results together and helped me identify the root cause. They also scheduled me for a follow-up appointment to check the results of the treatment.
Susan G.
Mar 23, 2021
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I finally found Dr. Cardon after suffering a wrist break that required ORIF surgery. I was not healing well and my 2nd opinion doctor in Walnut Creek was not helpful at all forgetting that he ordered Imaging. Dr Cardon performed special X-rays and tested my grip strength etc using a tool. He's extremely detailed and his office runs so well. I only wish he performed my surgery. I may need additional surgery based on a screw from the original plate. He's extremely conservative and so more to tell but if you have the misfortune to break your distal radius and /or have any hand problems
Ron R.
Jul 22, 2020
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Kent S.
Jul 13, 2020
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What's left to be said? Dr. Cardon is competent and confident. He tells you exactly what he is going to do, then does it.
I had the carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgeries the same day. The day of the surgery, everything is a little hazy, but by the next day, I was on an airplane home to Hawaii.
I can't imagine a doctor with a more congenial bedside manner, and who spends more time with his patients - but at the end of the day, that's just the icing on the cake. Talent and skill are paramount. Dr. Cardon stands as a paragon of medical and interpersonal talent.
I had the carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgeries the same day. The day of the surgery, everything is a little hazy, but by the next day, I was on an airplane home to Hawaii.
I can't imagine a doctor with a more congenial bedside manner, and who spends more time with his patients - but at the end of the day, that's just the icing on the cake. Talent and skill are paramount. Dr. Cardon stands as a paragon of medical and interpersonal talent.
Maria J.
Feb 20, 2020
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Dr. Cardon was highly recommend by children's pediatrician Dr. Niazi. ( I was referred to another orthopedic doctor but asked around if anyone recommended one and found this place) To be honest I never saw him and I'm okay with that!! I called for an appointment the staff was friendly on the phone and in person once I went in. Since I had a possible broken bone and or fracture on my right wrist they booked me right away but not with him which made me a bit sad but, it was the best decision. I'm sure Dr. Cardon also felt it was the best decision when he hire such a great physician
Mary Beth Alban
Oct 29, 2019
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Dr Carson has been a wonderful hand surgeon for me this year.
He allowed me to have my 90 minute complex surgery with no anesthesia nor sedation,
Just a nerve block for my right arm/hand. We discussed the surgery he would do for my basal thumb arthritis that had been hurting for 25 years, getting worse year by year. I had occasional cortisone injections by other hand orthopedists for a couple of years until they did not help.
Because I have a connective tissue disorder that had affected several other types if surgery, Dr Cardon knew what to do to assure this hand repair will hold for life.
He allowed me to have my 90 minute complex surgery with no anesthesia nor sedation,
Just a nerve block for my right arm/hand. We discussed the surgery he would do for my basal thumb arthritis that had been hurting for 25 years, getting worse year by year. I had occasional cortisone injections by other hand orthopedists for a couple of years until they did not help.
Because I have a connective tissue disorder that had affected several other types if surgery, Dr Cardon knew what to do to assure this hand repair will hold for life.
Ulf B.
Aug 22, 2019
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Lisa R.
Jun 12, 2019
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Dr. Cardon is not only a super skilled surgeon, but he has some of the best bedside manner and ability to speak respectfully and intelligently to patients i've ever encountered in a doctor. This matters to me almost as much as a surgeon's skill and experience, and I know impacts the outcomes. He did a carpal tunnel release for me two weeks ago, and i had almost no pain at all, and it is healing beautifully. I could not recommend this doctor more highly, and this is the first time i've ever bothered reviewing a doctor on Yelp.
Sam D.
May 26, 2019
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Dr. Cardon and his staff hooked me up with a new arm!! I fell down the stairs and fractured the neck of my humerus bone... like hella bad... less than humorous, lol. I was on the way to a New Year's Eve eve concert... I went to the urgent care on NYE and they took x-rays and were immediately concerned and thought I needed immediate surgery, which I was more than skeptical and apprehensive about. I went to see Dr Cardon on New Year's Day or the day after (it all feels like a blur at this point). And he recommended immediate surgery. I still thought it was BS and that I could recover on
Atli T.
Mar 28, 2019
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Dr. Cardon is amazing. He's now surgically repaired both of my collarbone breaks, about 5 years apart from each other. The first one was during the competitive season of my sport while attending Cal. He was a recommendation from the sports therapists and he had me back in action within weeks.
The second one was a couple months ago. The first thing I did when I got home from the hospital was call him, even though I live 45 minutes away now. Got in for surgery the next morning.
His office is professional and efficient, and he's a total pro.
The second one was a couple months ago. The first thing I did when I got home from the hospital was call him, even though I live 45 minutes away now. Got in for surgery the next morning.
His office is professional and efficient, and he's a total pro.
K. C.
Oct 26, 2018
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I talked with Dr Cardon yesterday, after he called to clarify logic for events in the office visit offer to see me himself. I'm glad that he reached out to explain both the visit and the state of my wrists based on looking at those Xrays. I happened to be having dinner with someone who had just crushed his wrist and was headed for Dr. Cardon very soon. This initiated a conversation around the table, revealing that not only had Dr. Cardon fixed up wrists and hands of half the people there but had done so from disaster-state to complete functionality.
Suze C.
Jul 03, 2018
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Dr. Cardon is simply the best! I wish all of my doctors were so talented. I have seen several hand surgeons - but Dr. Cardon is the absolute best of all of them. I've been going to him for about ten years as needed. The first time I saw him, I was in serious trouble. I'd been in a bad car accident and my wrist was shattered. The nurse at my GP's office said I could not be seen because it involved a car accident - which was wrong. So my hand just got worse and worse - until it looked like something you'd see on a corpse. Dr. Cardon saved the day. Most recently, I was
Ellen K.
Jul 02, 2018
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As a Nurse Practitioner, I am acutely aware of a physicians skills, both
book learning and street smarts; both are required to be an excellent
physician! Dr. Cardon has both. I feel so fortunate that he is the physician for my hand problems. He expertly diagnosed my 'disease'
and, although an option, never pushed for surgery. He was able to perfectly inject my wrist and thumb and there was zero pain. Dr. Cardon,
in the past, operated on my broken wrist and I healed well without any
problems. He also surgically repaired my Carpal Tunnel dysfunction. And, again, expertly accomplished with
book learning and street smarts; both are required to be an excellent
physician! Dr. Cardon has both. I feel so fortunate that he is the physician for my hand problems. He expertly diagnosed my 'disease'
and, although an option, never pushed for surgery. He was able to perfectly inject my wrist and thumb and there was zero pain. Dr. Cardon,
in the past, operated on my broken wrist and I healed well without any
problems. He also surgically repaired my Carpal Tunnel dysfunction. And, again, expertly accomplished with
Hans Freericks
Jun 17, 2018
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Daniel B.
Apr 12, 2017
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Dr. Cardon is a super friendly doctor along with his excellent surgical skills. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking hand surgery. My first surgical procedure for carpel tunnel on my left hand went very well and healed better than expected. My second and last surgery on my right hand went even better and the micro-surgery to alleviate the carpel tunnel took less than an hour. Lamont Cardon is the best hand surgeon in the Bay Area.
ts been approx 2 years since the surgery and my carpel tunnel has not come back and my hands feel wonderful with no more unbearable nerve pain in my hands
ts been approx 2 years since the surgery and my carpel tunnel has not come back and my hands feel wonderful with no more unbearable nerve pain in my hands
Regina R.
Feb 23, 2017
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A. N.
Dec 08, 2016
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Dr. Cardon is an outstanding doctor, I was impressed with his professionalism and honesty. He sacrificed his lunch hour to accommodate me during a very busy time of year for his practice, I walked away feeling much more informed (and relieved) of how to resolve my issue.
A tip of the hat as well to his excellent office manager, whom I regret not getting her name to acknowledge here as well.
A tip of the hat as well to his excellent office manager, whom I regret not getting her name to acknowledge here as well.
Sal S.
Sep 18, 2016
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I was referred to Dr Cardon after going to my physician regarding a long standing problem I had with the joint in my wrist. From years of boxing and martial arts I had created a painful bone on bone situation that also put limits on my wrists mobility.
I found Dr Cardon very easy to talk to and even with a busy office he is giving of his time. Also the staff are very courteous and efficient. There is never a long wait even though the office is clearly a busy one.
After my first treatment I experienced improvement in my wrists mobility and a reduction in pain I didn't think possible.
I found Dr Cardon very easy to talk to and even with a busy office he is giving of his time. Also the staff are very courteous and efficient. There is never a long wait even though the office is clearly a busy one.
After my first treatment I experienced improvement in my wrists mobility and a reduction in pain I didn't think possible.
Allison L.
Jul 12, 2016
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Amy G.
Oct 25, 2015
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A year later with almost full range of motion - and a better recovery then ever expected, I am very trilled to say Dr Cardin is my hero!
A great front office run with professionalism and compassion and an amazing team that stood by me through the ups and downs of the surgery and trauma. Deep sincere thanks.
A great front office run with professionalism and compassion and an amazing team that stood by me through the ups and downs of the surgery and trauma. Deep sincere thanks.
Antonio Robles
Sep 18, 2015
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Qris V.
Jun 09, 2014
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I have only good things to say about my experience with Dr. Cardon & his office.
In short:
1. Professional, skilled, efficient, friendly, caring doctor and staff
2. Satisfied with medical treatment and service.
3. Seen and helped/ treated very quickly. Same day appointment
4. Surgery soon after with good results so far
5. Would highly recommend.
I broke my shoulder (distal clavicle fracture to be exact) on a bike ride and was seen the same day.
I didn't wait long before being seated in a room, when a very friendly, upbeat nurse (wish I could recall her name!) entered. I was already
In short:
1. Professional, skilled, efficient, friendly, caring doctor and staff
2. Satisfied with medical treatment and service.
3. Seen and helped/ treated very quickly. Same day appointment
4. Surgery soon after with good results so far
5. Would highly recommend.
I broke my shoulder (distal clavicle fracture to be exact) on a bike ride and was seen the same day.
I didn't wait long before being seated in a room, when a very friendly, upbeat nurse (wish I could recall her name!) entered. I was already
Joseph M.
Jan 28, 2013
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I've been waiting to write this review for about four months since I I broke my wrist, but I figured I should wait until it is fully healed. Which it now is.
I crashed by bike and broke my scaphoid bone. The scaphoid is both the most commonly broken bone in the wrist and the slowest to heal. I went to my regular doctor first, they had X-rays done, and when the doc saw it was broken, she had her office call Dr. Cardon. It was 5pm and his office was closing, but since it was two blocks away he offered to wait and see me that day. He explained the options between casting and surgery, and
I crashed by bike and broke my scaphoid bone. The scaphoid is both the most commonly broken bone in the wrist and the slowest to heal. I went to my regular doctor first, they had X-rays done, and when the doc saw it was broken, she had her office call Dr. Cardon. It was 5pm and his office was closing, but since it was two blocks away he offered to wait and see me that day. He explained the options between casting and surgery, and
