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Dr. George Puente, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.9 (43)
Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. George Puente, MD

Dr. George Puente, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Metairie, LA. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Puente an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Puente works at Practice in Metairie, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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
    Office
    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 456-8020
  2. 2
    Mga Gi Diagnostic & Therapeutic Ctr- Metairie
    3333 Kingman St Ste 202, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 885-3345
  3. 3
    Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 456-8020

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • East Jefferson General Hospital

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Chronic Gastritis
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Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
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Crohn's Disease
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Diverticulitis
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Megacolon
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Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Swallowing Disorders
Ulcerative Colitis
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.9
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    About Dr. George Puente, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1821090192
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ochsner Foundation Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Ochsner Medical Foundation
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. George 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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    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Puente. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puente.

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