Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D.
Family Practitioner
1315 E 6th St Suite 12 Weslaco TX, 78596About
Dr. Melecia Fuentes is a family practitioner practicing in Weslaco, TX. Dr. Fuentes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Fuentes possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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