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Dr. George Puente, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. George Puente, MD
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Dr. George Puente, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA.
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Dr. George Puente, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Puente, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Puente graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. George Puente, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Metairie, LA. Dr. Puente currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center. Dr. Puente has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Gastroptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Puente's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Puente also speaks Spanish. Dr. Puente is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Nausea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diarrhea
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Duodenal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Barrett's Esophagus
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lactose Intolerance
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Vomiting Disorders
Gastritis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colonoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Reflux Esophagitis
Colorectal Polyp
Gastric Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Enteritis
Anemia
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Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Crohn's Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Dysentery
Cirrhosis
Duodenitis
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Stricture
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Swallowing Disorders
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Benefit Management
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • PHCS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • American Lifecare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • USA Health and Wellness Network
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth
  • Community Health Choice
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • WellCare
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Discount Card

Locations

  1. 1 Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center-Metairie
    4228 Houma Blvd Ste 520, Metairie, LA 70006
  2. 2 Mga Gastrointestinal Diagnostic & Therapeutic-Metairie
    3333 Kingman St Ste 202, Metairie, LA 70006
  3. 3 Jefferson Electrophysiology
    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70006

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Sep 19, 2025
Office staff was very thorough. Dr. Puente is a very good doctor. Very easy to talk to, went over my health issues.
— Sep 19, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Puente, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Puente's profile.

Dr. Puente frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Gastroptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Puente, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. George Puente, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Ochsner Medical Foundation
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

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