Dr. Francisco F. Puentes

He studied Medicine at the University of Zulia in Maracaibo Venezuela and graduated as an MD in 1990.

He then trained as an Intern for 2 years in Venezuela and as a Research fellow (Renal Transplant Unit) for 2 more years at University Hospital in Venezuela.

He became an Assistant Professor (Pharmacology and Physiology ) in the School of Medicine at the University of Zulia until 1999.

Dr. Puentes started his Internal Medicine Residency program in 1994 and completed it in 1997 at the University Hospital, Maracaibo Venezuela.

He also obtained his Doctoral degree in Medical Sciences at the University of Zulia.

In 1999 he decided to move to the United States with his wife and son and started the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta GA from 1999 until 2002.

He completed his Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism fellowship in 2004 at the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Francisco Puentes provides the best medical diagnosis and treatment of endocrinological disorders such as Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Calcium Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Gynecomastia and Thyroid Carcinoma. Additionally, Dr. Puentes is the premier specialist in the detection and treatment of Testosterone deficiency (Hypogonadism), given his years of training, experience, and practice. Endocrine Specialists of Georgia LLC also performs thyroid ultrasound and biopsy of thyroid nodules to ensure a proper examination and diagnosis.

Dr. Puentes is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Dr. Puentes is board certified in Endocrinology Board. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Puentes is currently accepting new patients.