Dr. Leopoldo Lapuerta M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Surgery of the Hand
2360 County Road 94 Suite 104 Pearland TX, 77584About
Dr. Leopoldo Lapuerta is a hand surgeon practicing in Pearland, TX. Dr. Lapuerta specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1988
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgery of the Hand
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