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Dr. Frances Puleo, MD

Colorectal Surgery
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Chambersburg, PA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Frances Puleo, MD

Dr. Frances Puleo, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Chambersburg, PA. They graduated from DREXEL UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital and Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Puleo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Puleo works at WellSpan Surgical Specialists in Chambersburg, PA with other offices in Shippensburg, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Puleo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    WellSpan Surgical Specialists
    120 N 7th St Ste 200, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 217-6800
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    WellSpan Surgical Specialists
    97 Progress Blvd, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 217-6800

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  • Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
  • Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital

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    About Dr. Frances Puleo, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497961734
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • DREXEL UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Frances Puleo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Puleo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Puleo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Puleo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puleo.

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