Overview
George Puente is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana.
Dr. Puente is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006
3333 Kingman St Ste 202, Metairie, LA 70006
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Puente has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Puente
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Puente?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Puente by calling their office at 504-456-8020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Puente a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Puente is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. George Puente specialize in?
While Dr. George Puente is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. George Puente accept my insurance?
Dr. George Puente accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-456-8020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Puente isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.