About
Dr. James K. Cardi has practiced internal medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island since completing his residency at Brown University and Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island in 1991. He earned a master's degree in microbiology and chemistry from the University of Rhode Island before attending the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified him in his specialty. Growing up watching his father, a general surgeon, and his uncle, a general practitioner, both practice medicine in Rhode Island inspired him to enter the field.
Dr. Cardi holds board certification in internal medicine and serves as Medical Director of both his primary care practice and Cardi Aesthetics and Wellness. He brings particular expertise to opioid use disorder treatment, using buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, and Sublocade in a private clinical setting; he carries LegitScript certification for this work. His clinical interests span preventive care, geriatrics, women's health, hormone replacement therapy, and medical aesthetics including Dysport, dermal fillers, and body sculpting. Outside the office, he enjoys cooking, gardening, sculpting, sailing, and traveling. He also oversees Trattoria Appia, a restaurant he owns in Rhode Island.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Rhode Island, MS in Microbiology and Chemistry
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Brown University and Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (completed 1991)
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cardi right for?
Dr. Cardi is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-established primary care physician in Cranston, Rhode Island. Patients managing opioid use disorder benefit from his LegitScript-certified, private treatment approach. Women navigating menopause, hormone changes, or urinary incontinence will find focused, experienced care. Older adults benefit from his dedicated geriatric care. Patients interested in medical aesthetics or body sculpting can access those services through the affiliated Cardi Aesthetics and Wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cardi specializes in internal medicine and preventive care. His clinical focus includes opioid use disorder, geriatrics, women's health, hormone replacement therapy, and urinary incontinence. He also provides medical aesthetic treatments through Cardi Aesthetics and Wellness.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine has certified Dr. Cardi in internal medicine. He has maintained that certification throughout his career, which spans more than three decades of practice in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Dr. Cardi treats opioid use disorder using buprenorphine/naloxone, Suboxone, and Sublocade. He conducts this treatment in a small, private clinical setting. He holds LegitScript certification specifically for this work.
Yes, Dr. Cardi offers a range of women's health services. These include menopause management, hormone replacement therapy, and urinary incontinence treatment. He provides these services as part of his broader internal medicine and primary care practice.
Dr. Cardi earned a master's degree in microbiology and chemistry from the University of Rhode Island. He completed his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He then finished his internal medicine residency at Brown University and Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island in 1991.
Dr. Cardi serves as Medical Director of Cardi Aesthetics and Wellness. Through that practice, he offers body sculpting with Exilis, EMFace, EXION, EMFEMME 360, Dysport injections, dermal fillers with Restylane, microneedling, and chemical peels.
Dr. Cardi has practiced internal medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island since completing his residency in 1991. That gives him more than 30 years of continuous experience in primary and internal medicine care.
Dr. Cardi grew up watching his father, a general surgeon, and his uncle, a general practitioner, both practice medicine in Rhode Island. That family background inspired him to enter the medical field himself.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026