About Dr. Francisco Puentes
With over 30 years of experience and multiple years of postgraduate medical training.
Dr. Francisco Puentes is dedicated to providing his patients and the community the very best level of medical expertise in the field of endocrinology. Endocrine Specialists of Georgia LLC provides the best medical diagnosis and treatment of endocrinological disorders such as Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Calcium Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Gynecomastia and Thyroid Carcinoma. Additionally, Dr. Puentes is the premier specialist in the detection and treatment of Testosterone deficiency (Hypogonadism), given his years of training, experience, and practice. Endocrine Specialists of Georgia LLC also performs thyroid ultrasound and biopsy of thyroid nodules to ensure a proper examination and diagnosis.
He studied Medicine at the University of Zulia in Maracaibo Venezuela and graduated as an MD in 1990.
He then trained as an Intern for 2 years in Venezuela and as a Research fellow (Renal Transplant Unit) for 2 more years at University Hospital in Venezuela.
He became an Assistant Professor (Pharmacology and Physiology ) in the School of Medicine at the University of Zulia until 1999.
He was selected to serve as a Treasurer of the Association of Medicine Professors of the University of Zulia for 2 years. Dr. Puentes started his Internal Medicine Residency program in 1994 and completed it in 1997 at the University Hospital, Maracaibo Venezuela.
He also obtained his Doctoral degree in Medical Sciences at the University of Zulia.
In 1999 he decided to move to the United States with his wife and son and started the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta GA from 1999 until 2002. He completed his Endocrinology fellowship in 2004 at the Medical College of Georgia.
Office location
Dr. Francisco Puentes, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
- Endocrine Specialists of Georgia
Board certifications
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Zulia, Doctor of Medicine
- Medical College of Georgia, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Medical College of Georgia, Fellowship in Endocrinology
Awards and publications
- The Georgia Business Journal Award (2022 - 2024)
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1114006814