Dr. Ricardo Puertas MD
Family Practitioner
5427 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90022About
Dr. Ricardo Puertas is a family practitioner practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Puertas 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. Puertas 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1991
Medical College of Wisconsin 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Chronic Pain
- Obesity
- Enlarged Prostate
- Hepatitis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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