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.
Dr. Puente is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- 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
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 R. Puente
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George R. Puente?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George R. 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 R. 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 R. 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 R. Puente specialize in?
While Dr. George R. 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 R. Puente accept my insurance?
Dr. George R. 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.
- DiarrheaDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- IndigestionDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Puente isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- 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.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HiccupsDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- ProctitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- TenesmusDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Puente isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.