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Dr. Michael Puente, MD

Neurology*
3.5 (22)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Puente, MD

Dr. Michael Puente, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Neurology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana and is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Puente an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Puente works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Marrero, LA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Difficulty With Walking along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Dr. Puente's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    502 Leontine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 340-6976
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    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste 5750, Marrero, LA 70072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 340-6976

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Touro Infirmary
  • East Jefferson General Hospital
  • West Jefferson Medical Center

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Alzheimer's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Headache
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Insomnia
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Migraine
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Ataxia
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Aural Migraine
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Cluster Headache
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Coma
Diplopia
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Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Moyamoya Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Insomnia
Restless Leg Syndrome
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Syphilis Infections
Syringomyelia
Temporal Arteritis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test
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    3.5
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    About Dr. Michael Puente, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982640074
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tulane University of Louisiana
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael 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.

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

    Dr. Puente has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Difficulty With Walking, 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.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Puente. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puente.

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