Dr. Esteban Cardonne
Psychiatrist, MD

You can use the “Contact Us” form to send an email to Dr. Cardonne. He will respond to you within 24 hours. You can also reach us directly at the office at 305-202-4768, or you can email him at cardonne.m.d@gmail.com

Calls to the doctor are generally returned in 24 hours. Calls after 5:00 pm may be returned the next day (non-emergencies). In addition appointments for phone consultations can be arranged.

Please call our office to discuss Dr Cardonne fees. Also, before discussing fees it is best to determine if we are a good fit for treatment on the phone.

Dr. Cardonne does not accept insurance and is considered an Out-of-Network provider by insurance companies. Depending on the plan and deductible, reimbursement from your insurance company for assessment and treatment services may be available. Dr. Cardonne will assist you in the process of filing the paperwork with your insurer for any possible reimbursement. To maximize patient’s reimbursement an invoice including all pertinent information and appropriate code(s) will be given to the patient. Please check with your insurer if you would like to verify out-of-network benefits or reimbursement rates.

Dr. Cardonne tries to be available as much as possible for urgent matters. Calls are usually returned by the end of the day. Emergencies usually require immediate attention to call 911, which is the best option in those cases, particularly if it is a life-threatening emergency.

To protect your privacy is extremely important for Dr. Cardonne. He will not communicate with anyone about your treatment unless you have signed a release of information form. Additionally, he will not discuss whether or not you were a previous patient or are a current patient without your written consent. However, there are some limits of confidentiality. They are included in the informed consent which needs to be signed prior to your first meeting with Dr. Cardonne. Dr Cardonne is a "mandated reporter." This means Dr. Cardonne must report child abuse and elder abuse to the appropriate authorities. Additionally, if he feels you are in danger of committing suicide or homicide, He must also report it to the appropriate agencies for your safety and the safety of others.

Telemedicine is the process of providing health care from a distance through technology, often using videoconferencing. Telepsychiatry, a subset of telemedicine, can involve providing a range of services including psychiatric evaluations, therapy (individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy), patient education and medication management.

You only need a computer or a cell phone with an internet connection, preferable to use a computer when possible. Using a private space where you will not be interrupted and can maintain your confidentiality is very important.