
Milena Lopes Cavalcante, MD
Reumatología
Highlights
Edad de los pacientes
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Idiomas
- Portugués
- Español
- Francés
- Inglés
Sexo
FemeninoAcerca de Milena Lopes Cavalcante
Biografía
Milena Lopes Cavalcante, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and board eligible in rheumatology. She diagnoses and treats patients with musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and osteoarthritis.
Dr. Cavalcante earned her medical degree from the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and finished her postdoctoral training in Boston. Here she completed an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and fellowship in rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center. While at Tufts, she also attended the university’s Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, receiving certification in clinical and translational science.
She enjoys taking care of people and building long term relationships with them. Combined with her admiration of medical school mentors, Dr. Cavalcante knew she found her calling she said when, “I was particularly inspired by my mentors who practiced in the public healthcare system of Brazil, caring for those most in need.”
She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and also has published her work in peer-reviewed journals and presented frequently. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese plus proficient in French. When not with patients, Dr. Cavalcante enjoys spending time with her husband and their children.
Tipo de proveedor
Médico
Ubicaciones
- Medical Office: Adventist Health
- 300 South Leon S. Peters Boulevard, Fowler, CA 93625
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- phone: 559-834-1614
Educación y entrenamiento
Entrenamientos
- Medical School: Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
- Residency Program: Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Fellowship Program: Tufts Medical Center
Certificaciones
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Seguros aceptados
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Adventist Health Plan Provider Network
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Cross MediCal
- Blue Shield
- Brand New Day - Central Health Plan
- CalViva (Medical - PPO)
- Central Valley Medical Provider
- Cigna
- Community Care Health Plan
- Community Care IPA
- Health Net
- La Salle IPA
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare ORP
- Sante IPA
- Tricare
- TriWest
- UHC
- United Physicians Network IPA
- Western Growers
Calificaciones y opiniones
4.7 out of 5
352 Calificaciones, 43 OpinionesOur providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Absolutely would recommend her to anyone!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
They spoke to me in my language
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Cavalcante always goes the extra miles to listen to my concerns, advises appropriate treatment and recommendations and medications. She explains everything in detailed and why. I can't ask for a better rheumatologist!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
I liked the service of the experiencer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
I love my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
It was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Cavalcante is wonderful and caring along with being very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
I felt reassured leaving my appointment, feeling that I was now in good hands. Dr. Cavalcante made me feel listened to and that my medical history was now being seen with a new set of eyes. A fresh approach, starting with current labs and x-rays to determine where I am now. This made me feel hopeful and supported. I truly appreciate the professionalism and kindness provided while on my journey to better health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Dr. Cavalcante is so friendly and easy to talk to! She always answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
The doctor listened to my concerns and what my primary doctor and tests showed and is following up with new tests to determine my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr.Cavalcante was very attentive and caring, I feel very comfortable with her she seemed to be the only one who listened. She was the one who got me the referral to see the specialist I desperately needed and I'm very grateful for her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Exceptional service with sincere compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Any and all of my questions were always answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Cavalcante is very attentive to my situation, and took time to explain things so I could understand. She makes you feel comfortable to ask questions and gives you answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Been waiting to be seen by a specialist since my surgery a month prior (4 weeks ago) and she's requested for me to be seen soon. She made me feel comfortable when I mentioned my ailment. I was happy to be seen and heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr.C will not leave till all my questions and concerns are met. If shebwas a head head spinner as I call them I would not be going there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
There's no way this dr would treat anyone different.. You need ALOT MORE Dr's like her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
I would suggest the doctor to others .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Cavalcante is conscientious, caring, and listens to her patients' concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
She is a super attentive doctor, just talking to her makes you feel very good, I recommend her one hundred
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Cavalcante is an excellent Dr. She listens and is caring and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
She was a great listen. She was a very nice lady.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Dr. Cavalcante always takes the time to listen thoroughly even tho I know I repeat myself with my questions and concerns and she takes into consideration all views of my multiple issues and allergies to meds. Her suggestions for treatment are well rounded In which I take very seriously. Pointing me in the right direction for further workup. Highly recommend as a rheumatologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I have never felt so comfortable with a healthcare provider before. Dr. Cavalcante is a delight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr Cavalcante was simply amazing. Got more accomplished with 2 visits with her than with other providers in years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Cavalcante is a very good dr and listener and cares about what is going on with yourself
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Best Rheumatologist I have had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Cavalcante gives exceptional professional care! Even when she doesn't have the extra time, she still makes a patient feel heard & taken care of for with practical caring advice especially when the patient is extremely vulnerable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Except for the very long wait, the provider is attentive, caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
I truly appreciate Dr. Calvacante for dedicating her time to listen to my concerns. She provided clear explanations and went above and beyond to ensure I was connected with the right specialists for my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Milena Cavalcante is the best!!! She is a very caring and thorough doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr cavalcante is an excellent Dr she is very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr.Calvacante as a specialist in Rhematology/Osteoarthritis has always taken the time to thoroughly review my history, labs, tests, current conditions and takes the time to listen to my concerns and explain in detail what is going on and has excellent suggestions for treatment to help me deal with ongoing pain and disability and gives me hope that I can manage positively in feeling better. Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
I appreciate being heard as well as being able to give my opinion on treatment options. Dr. Cavalcante is a vibe. Just awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Again Dr. Cavalcante was very careful and thorough. She made sure to take everything into account and communicated everything very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
DR took the time to listen to my concerns. DR was very pleasant and explained the test that She was ordering.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
The best care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
She's great an listened an answerd my question
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Cavalcante was kind, caring, and genuine. She's one of the good ones.
