Emmanuel Santiago Cardona served 9 years in the US Navy. During his military career, he gained extensive experience across a wide range of medical specialties, including emergency medicine, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, and medical logistics.

He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and his Master of Public Health (MPH) from Purdue University. Today, Emmanuel applies his leadership and operational expertise to support the growth, efficiency, and patient-centered mission of Coastal Nephrology & Hypertension Center.