About me
Ardene C. Ballonado is a nurse practitioner who cares for patients with diseases of the digestive system, including those involving the pancreas, bile ducts or bile production. She educates patients and their loved ones on strategies for optimizing quality of life while undergoing treatment and during recovery.
Ballonado earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of San Francisco and her master's degree in nursing at California State University, Long Beach.
As a San Francisco native, Ballonado loves watching the 49ers, Giants and Golden State Warriors. She also enjoys playing pickleball and traveling any chance she gets.
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Education
California State University, Long Beach School of Nursing, MSN, 2009
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Board Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
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