Dr. Joseph Paul Puente M.D.
Family Practitioner
209 E MARKET ST SINTON TX, 78387About
Dr. Joseph Puente is a family practitioner practicing in SINTON, TX. Dr. Puente 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. Puente 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
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1996
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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