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Dr. Joseph H. Puente MD
Internist
3800 Houma Blvd Suite 340 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Joseph Puente is an internist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Puente specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Puente provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1981
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1981
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. Irma H Pfister MD4228 Houma Blvd Metairie LA 70006
- Dr. David J St germain M.D.4224 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA 70006
- Dr. Clayton Clement Eiswirth MD4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3 METAIRIE LA 70006
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- Dr. David Klibert M.D.4228 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA 70006
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121