Dariam Cardentey, MD
Dr. Dariam Cardentey is a double board-certified vascular surgeon serving the Tampa Bay area, providing comprehensive care for patients with arterial, venous, and end-stage renal vascular disease. He treats the full spectrum of vascular conditions using both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, with a clinical focus on complex peripheral interventions for limb salvage, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aneurysm repair and management, dialysis access creation and maintenance, and advanced venous disorders.
Dr. Cardentey earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, where he built a strong foundation in clinical medicine and a lasting connection to the Tampa Bay community. He completed his general surgery residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), gaining broad training in complex surgical care, trauma, and acute vascular disease. He then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville (UTMCK), where he gained extensive experience in high-volume open and endovascular vascular surgery.
Fluent in both English and Spanish and proud of his Cuban heritage, Dr. Cardentey is committed to culturally competent, patient-centered care. Patients frequently note his clear communication, his thorough explanations before and after procedures, and the attentive, supportive nature of his clinical team. He is known for a meticulous, evidence-based approach to vascular disease, with an emphasis on durable outcomes, limb preservation, stroke prevention through carotid disease management, aneurysm surveillance and repair, and individualized treatment strategies.
Medical Education & Certifications
- Board-certified in Vascular Surgery
- Board-certified in General Surgery
- University of South Florida College of Medicine — Doctor of Medicine
- Orlando Regional Medical Center — General Surgery Residency
- University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville — Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Personal Interests
Fluent in both English and Spanish and proud of his Cuban heritage, Dr. Cardentey is committed to culturally competent, patient-centered care.