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Dr. Erwin Puente, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.3 (3)
Map Pin Small Towson, MD
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Erwin Puente, MD

Dr. Erwin Puente, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Towson, MD. They graduated from Washington University St Louis and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Puente, completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Puente an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Puente works at Select Eye Care in Towson, MD with other offices in Elkridge, MD, Annandale, VA, Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Drusen along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Puente's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Towson
    8601 La Salle Rd Ste 108, Towson, MD 21286 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 821-6400
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Columbia Surgical Institute
    6020 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 872-1600
  3. 3
    Capital Eye Care LLC
    3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 270, Annandale, VA 22003 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 849-8601
  4. 4
    Capital Eye Care LLC
    1145 19th St NW Ste 500, Washington, DC 20036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 833-1668
  5. 5
    Capital Eye Care LLC
    6720A Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 530-5200
  6. 6
    Retina Consultants PC
    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 400, Bethesda, MD 20817 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 530-5200

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  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

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Drusen
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Drusen
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion

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Drusen
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Macular Translocation
Optomap® Retinal Exam
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Retinal Thermal Laser Therapy
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections
Wet Macular Degeneration Laser Treatment
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    About Dr. Erwin Puente, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1003105677
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Washington University St Louis
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Erwin Puente, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Puente is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Puente has seen patients for Drusen, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Puente on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Puente. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puente.

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