Dr. Karla A Puente-shultz MD
Hospitalist
3929 E Bell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85032About
Dr. Karla Puente-shultz is a hospitalist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Puente-shultz specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Puente-shultz manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Puente-shultz works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Autonomous University of Baja California / School of Medicine 1996
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Vascular Disease
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