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Javier Cárdenas, MD, is a neurologist, medical director of the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center, and an associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Cárdenas’ expertise involves concussion, post-concussion syndrome, spinal trauma, and traumatic brain injury. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; the National Football League Head, Neck and Spine Committee; and the Arizona Governor’s Advisory Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.
Dr. Cárdenas received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and trained in child neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Cárdenas created the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center, which is the nation’s most comprehensive concussion prevention, treatment, and education program. He also created Barrow Brainbook, which Arizona high school students must complete to participate in school sports. It is the first mandated online concussion education and testing tool for student athletes in the country.
For more information or to request an appointment, please call (602) 406-4323.
- Aetna
- Arizona Foundation
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Great West
- Health Choice
- Healthnet
- Humana
- Indian Health Services
- Medicare
- Mercy Care (AHCCCS)
- Phoenix Health Plan
- Scan Healthcare
- Secure Horizon
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Residency, Barrow Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology, Child Neurology, 2009
- Residency, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Children’s Health Center, Pediatrics, 2006
- MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2004
- BA, Arizona State University, Special Education, 1999
- American Academy of Neurology
- Arizona Neurological Society
- National Football League Head, Neck and Spine Committee
- Arizona State Governor’s Advisory Council on Spinal and Head Injuries
- Phoenix Business Journal, Most Admired Leaders Award, 2014
- Arizona State University Young Alumni Award, 2014
- Arizona Public Health Association Health Education Award, 2012
- Housestaff Servant Leadership Award, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2009
- Arizona Neurological Society Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation, 2007
- M. Caroline Duncan Award, The Southern Pediatric Neurology Society 32nd Annual Meeting, 2007
- The Walt Vikram Troester Memorial Scholarship, for Exemplary Compassion in the Care of Neonates, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2006
- Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year, The Children’s Health Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2006
- Pediatric Intern of the Year, The Children’s Health Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2005
- Exemplary Student Researcher, Translational Genomics Research Institute, 2003
- College of Education Dean’s List, Arizona State University, 1996-1999
- City of Tempe Kid Zone: Kid Zone Site of the Month, October, 1998
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, University of Arizona, 1994-1996
Emergency Preparedness of Secondary School Athletic Programs in Arizona
Date: 01/2019
Authors: Tamara C. Valovich, Javier F. Cardenas
Reliability of the Sway Balance Mobile Application: A Retrospective Analysis
Date: 01/2018
Authors: Kristina L. Dunn, R. Curtis Bay, Javier F. Cardenas, Matthew Anastasi, Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, Richelle M. Williams
National Football League Head Neck and Spine Committee's Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol: 2017-18 Season
Date: 01/2018
Authors: Richard G. Ellenbogen, Hunt Batjer, Javier F. Cardenas, Mitchel Berger, Julian Bailes, Elizabeth Pieroth, Robert Heyer, Nicholas Theodore, N. Theodore, Wellington Hsu, Elizabeth Nabel, Joe Maroon, Robert Cantu, Ronnie Barnes, James Collins, Margot Putukian, Russell Lonser, Gary Solomon, Allen Sills
Traumatic Brain Injury in Domestic Violence Victims: A Retrospective Study At the Barrow Neurological Institute
Date: 01/2017
Authors: Glynnis Zieman, Ashley Bridwell, Javier F. Cardenas
Statements of Agreement From the Targeted Evaluation and Active Management (Team) Approaches to Treating Concussion Meeting Held in Pittsburgh October 15-16 2015
Date: 01/2016
Authors: Michael W. Collins, Anthony P. Kontos, David O. Okonkwo, Jon Almquist, Julian Bailes, Mark Barisa, Jeffrey Bazarian, O. Josh Bloom, David L. Brody, Robert Cantu, Javier F. Cardenas, Jay Clugston, Randall Cohen, Ruben Echemendia, R. J. Elbin, Richard Ellenbogen, Janna Fonseca, Gerard Gioia, Kevin Guskiewicz, et al.
- English
- Spanish
- (602) 406-4323
- Fax: (602) 406-6261
Javier Cárdenas, MD, is a neurologist, medical director of the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center, and an associate professor of neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Cárdenas’ expertise involves concussion, post-concussion syndrome, spinal trauma, and traumatic brain injury. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; the National Football League Head, Neck and Spine Committee; and the Arizona Governor’s Advisory Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.
Dr. Cárdenas received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and trained in child neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Cárdenas created the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center, which is the nation’s most comprehensive concussion prevention, treatment, and education program. He also created Barrow Brainbook, which Arizona high school students must complete to participate in school sports. It is the first mandated online concussion education and testing tool for student athletes in the country.
For more information or to request an appointment, please call (602) 406-4323.
- (602) 406-4323
- Fax: (602) 406-6261
- Aetna
- Arizona Foundation
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Great West
- Health Choice
- Healthnet
- Humana
- Indian Health Services
- Medicare
- Mercy Care (AHCCCS)
- Phoenix Health Plan
- Scan Healthcare
- Secure Horizon
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Residency, Barrow Neurological Institute, Department of Neurology, Child Neurology, 2009
- Residency, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Children’s Health Center, Pediatrics, 2006
- MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2004
- BA, Arizona State University, Special Education, 1999
- American Academy of Neurology
- Arizona Neurological Society
- National Football League Head, Neck and Spine Committee
- Arizona State Governor’s Advisory Council on Spinal and Head Injuries
- Phoenix Business Journal, Most Admired Leaders Award, 2014
- Arizona State University Young Alumni Award, 2014
- Arizona Public Health Association Health Education Award, 2012
- Housestaff Servant Leadership Award, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2009
- Arizona Neurological Society Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation, 2007
- M. Caroline Duncan Award, The Southern Pediatric Neurology Society 32nd Annual Meeting, 2007
- The Walt Vikram Troester Memorial Scholarship, for Exemplary Compassion in the Care of Neonates, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2006
- Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year, The Children’s Health Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2006
- Pediatric Intern of the Year, The Children’s Health Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, 2005
- Exemplary Student Researcher, Translational Genomics Research Institute, 2003
- College of Education Dean’s List, Arizona State University, 1996-1999
- City of Tempe Kid Zone: Kid Zone Site of the Month, October, 1998
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, University of Arizona, 1994-1996
Emergency Preparedness of Secondary School Athletic Programs in Arizona
Date: 01/2019
Authors: Tamara C. Valovich, Javier F. Cardenas
Reliability of the Sway Balance Mobile Application: A Retrospective Analysis
Date: 01/2018
Authors: Kristina L. Dunn, R. Curtis Bay, Javier F. Cardenas, Matthew Anastasi, Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, Richelle M. Williams
National Football League Head Neck and Spine Committee's Concussion Diagnosis and Management Protocol: 2017-18 Season
Date: 01/2018
Authors: Richard G. Ellenbogen, Hunt Batjer, Javier F. Cardenas, Mitchel Berger, Julian Bailes, Elizabeth Pieroth, Robert Heyer, Nicholas Theodore, N. Theodore, Wellington Hsu, Elizabeth Nabel, Joe Maroon, Robert Cantu, Ronnie Barnes, James Collins, Margot Putukian, Russell Lonser, Gary Solomon, Allen Sills
Traumatic Brain Injury in Domestic Violence Victims: A Retrospective Study At the Barrow Neurological Institute
Date: 01/2017
Authors: Glynnis Zieman, Ashley Bridwell, Javier F. Cardenas
Statements of Agreement From the Targeted Evaluation and Active Management (Team) Approaches to Treating Concussion Meeting Held in Pittsburgh October 15-16 2015
Date: 01/2016
Authors: Michael W. Collins, Anthony P. Kontos, David O. Okonkwo, Jon Almquist, Julian Bailes, Mark Barisa, Jeffrey Bazarian, O. Josh Bloom, David L. Brody, Robert Cantu, Javier F. Cardenas, Jay Clugston, Randall Cohen, Ruben Echemendia, R. J. Elbin, Richard Ellenbogen, Janna Fonseca, Gerard Gioia, Kevin Guskiewicz, et al.
- English
- Spanish