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Dr. Kelly Puster, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Farmington, ME
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kelly Puster, MD

Dr. Kelly Puster, MD is a Surgeon in Farmington, ME. They specialize in General Surgery, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Puster an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Puster works at Franklin Health Surgical Care in Farmington, ME. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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    Franklin Memorial Hospital
    111 Franklin Health Cmns # 11, Farmington, ME 04938 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 778-6579

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    About Dr. Kelly Puster, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 32 years of experience
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    • 1669477881
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Central College Iowa
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Puster works at Franklin Health Surgical Care in Farmington, ME. View the full address on Dr. Puster’s profile.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Puster. 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. Puster.

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