About
Dr. Amber Cardinalli is a double board-certified physician holding certifications in both Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She earned her DO degree and completed her residency and fellowship training in Philadelphia before relocating to the Hood River area. Her career began in hospital-based medicine, where she cared for patients through complex medical challenges.
Over time, Dr. Cardinalli moved toward a more comprehensive and preventive approach, one focused on identifying root causes rather than treating symptoms. She brings over a decade of experience in internal, integrative, and functional medicine. Her clinical focus includes hormone imbalances, cardiometabolic and weight concerns, and digestive conditions such as IBS, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. She guides patients through shared decision-making, keeping their autonomy central while offering clear, evidence-based information. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, hiking with her husband and dog Greta, and exploring the outdoors.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed in Philadelphia
Fellowship
Completed in Philadelphia
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cardinalli right for?
Dr. Cardinalli is a good match for adults seeking a preventive and root-cause approach to chronic health concerns. Patients dealing with hormone imbalances, cardiometabolic issues, or weight management benefit from her integrative expertise. She also works well with patients experiencing digestive distress, including IBS, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Her shared decision-making style suits patients who want an active role in their own care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cardinalli focuses on hormone imbalances, cardiometabolic conditions, weight management, and digestive health. She treats IBS, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea using an integrative and functional medicine lens. Her approach looks beyond symptoms to address underlying contributors to illness.
Yes. Dr. Cardinalli holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. This combination supports her clinical focus on both conventional and root-cause approaches to health.
Dr. Cardinalli guides patients through shared decision-making. She provides clear, evidence-based information and ensures patients retain full autonomy in their health decisions. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms, drawing on over a decade of integrative and functional medicine experience.
Dr. Cardinalli completed her residency and fellowship training in Philadelphia. She later relocated to the Hood River area and joined Healthy Connections, where she practices functional and integrative medicine alongside Dr. Jeff Horacek.
Dr. Cardinalli brings over a decade of experience in internal, integrative, and functional medicine. She began her career as a hospital-based physician before transitioning to office-based practice with a preventive and integrative focus.
Dr. Cardinalli currently has a waitlist for new patients. Prospective patients can join her waitlist directly through Healthy Connections to secure a spot when availability opens.
Dr. Cardinalli treats a range of digestive concerns, including IBS, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. She uses a functional medicine approach to identify underlying causes and build individualized treatment plans for lasting improvement.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026