Dr. Carlene Hawksley, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Hawksley, Anatomic Pathologist in Santa Cruz, CA?

Dr. Carlene Hawksley, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Hawksley graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her residency at Letterman Army Medical Center. Dr. Hawksley is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawksley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawksley’s office at (831) 462-7700.

Where did Dr. Hawksley go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Letterman Army Medical Center | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Is Dr. Hawksley board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist?

Yes, Dr. Carlene Hawksley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

What languages does Dr. Hawksley speak?

Dr. Hawksley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish
Vietnamese

What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Hawksley typically treat?

As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Hawksley diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hawksley. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Other Uterine Disorder
Uterine Polyp
Uterine Disease
Non-inflammatory Uterine Conditions
Uterine Problems
Uterine Health Issues
Endometrial Polyp
Womb Polyp

ICD-10 Codes:

N858: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

Also known as:

Chronic Stomach Inflammation
Stomach Disorder
Gastritis & Gastropathy
Chronic gastritis
Long-term stomach inflammation
Persistent stomach lining inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

Also known as:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

Also known as:

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Hawksley typically perform?

As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Carlene Hawksley may include:

Please contact Dr. Hawksley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Hawksley accept my insurance?

Dr. Hawksley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 462-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Hawksley accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

Dr. Hawksley in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Hawksley's office located?

Dr. Carlene Hawksley's Primary Practice

1555 Soquel Dr

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-7700

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What is Dr. Hawksley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Hawksley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518030022.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawksley?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hawksley

What is Dr. Carlene Hawksley's specialty?

Dr. Hawksley is an Anatomic Pathologist near Santa Cruz, CA.

What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?

A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.

Is Dr. Carlene Hawksley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Hawksley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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