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Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(79)
1315 E 6th St Suite 12 Weslaco TX, 78596
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5/5

About

Dr. Melecia Fuentes is a family practitioner practicing in Weslaco, TX. Dr. Fuentes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Fuentes possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996

Ohio State University College of Medicine 1996

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease
  • Goiter

Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D.'s Practice location

Melecia Fuentes, MD

1315 E 6th St Suite 12 -
Weslaco, TX 78596
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New patients: 956-447-8377
Fax: 956-973-8034

1206 E 6TH ST -
WESLACO, TX 78596
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New patients: 956-447-8377
Fax: 956-973-8034

Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fuentes


5.0

Based on 79 reviews

Dr. Melecia Fuentes M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 79 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Turn left onto US 83-S Business 4057 ft
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