Dr. Francisco Puentes MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
625 Church St Ne Marietta GA, 30060About
Dr. Puentes earned his medical degree from the University of Zulia in Venezuela. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Zulia and the Medical College of Georgia. He also ...
Education and Training
Univ Del Zulia, Esc De Med, Maracaibo, Venezuela 1990
University Of Zulia 1990
University Of Zulia
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gynecomastia
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Cancer
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
Fellowships
- Georgia Regents University/GHSU / MCG
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