About
Carolyn F. Denney, MD, FACP holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and infectious diseases. She earned dual bachelor's degrees from Stanford University in 1989, graduating with Distinction in Art History, before completing her medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in 1993. She then trained at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Parkland Hospital, completing her internship and internal medicine residency through 1996. She returned to UC San Diego for a fellowship in infectious diseases under program director Joshua Fierer, MD, finishing in 1998.
Dr. Denney holds affiliations at Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital South, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and Westside Regional Medical Center. She consults on infectious disease cases from referring physicians and maintains particular interests in travel medicine and preventive care. She believes exercise plays an essential role in long-term health. Dr. Denney takes time with every patient to piece together the full picture of their health history. She coordinates actively with specialists to reach optimal outcomes for each person she treats. She conducts appointments in both English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.S. Biological Sciences and B.A. Art History, 1989; Graduated with Distinction in Art History
Medical School
University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Parkland Hospital, 1994-1996
Fellowship
Infectious Diseases, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Joshua Fierer, MD Program Director), La Jolla, CA, 1996-1998
Additional Training
Internship: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Parkland Hospital, 1993-1994
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Denney right for?
Dr. Denney is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with subspecialty depth in infectious disease. Patients who travel internationally and want expert guidance on travel-related health risks will find her background especially relevant. She works well with patients managing complex or chronic conditions who benefit from thorough, unhurried appointments. Her Spanish fluency makes her an excellent match for Spanish-speaking patients in Broward County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Denney practices internal medicine and infectious diseases, and she holds board certification in both areas. She also focuses on preventive care and travel medicine. In addition to her primary care role, she serves as a consultant for physicians who refer patients with complex infectious disease problems.
Yes. Dr. Denney holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Internal Medicine and from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Infectious Diseases. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed her infectious diseases fellowship at the same institution.
Dr. Denney completed her medical degree at UC San Diego School of Medicine in 1993. She then completed her internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Parkland Hospital. She finished a fellowship in infectious diseases at UC San Diego under Joshua Fierer, MD, in 1998.
Yes. Travel medicine is one of Dr. Denney's specific clinical interests. She helps patients prepare for international travel and manages travel-related health conditions. Her infectious disease background gives her particular depth in this area.
Yes, Dr. Denney conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. This makes her practice accessible to Spanish-speaking patients throughout Broward County.
Dr. Denney holds affiliations at Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital South, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and Westside Regional Medical Center. These affiliations allow her to coordinate hospital care for her patients when needed.
Dr. Denney treats preventive care as the cornerstone of good health. She spends extended time with each patient to build a thorough understanding of their full medical history. She also places high value on the patient-physician relationship and coordinates care with specialists to reach the best possible outcomes.
Yes. Other physicians refer patients to Dr. Denney for a range of infectious disease problems. She brings subspecialty-level expertise to these consultations while also serving as a primary care physician for her MDVIP members.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026