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Dr. Maria Elena Fuentes MD
Family Practitioner
813 Harbor Blvd # 300 West Sacramento CA, 95691About
Dr. Maria Fuentes is a family practitioner practicing in West Sacramento, CA. 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.
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