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Dr. Lydia Puente identified specializing in Family PracticeFamily Practice
A family physician is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family, and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. The family physician receives a broad range of training that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Special emphasis is placed on prevention and primary care of entire families, utilizing consultations and community resources when appropriate. and Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Lydia Puente accepts the following plans for Humana at 2645 SW 37th Ave:

• Choice HMO
• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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License

Dr. Lydia Puente has been confirmed to have a license in Florida.

Education

Dr. Puente attended medical school at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Facultad de Medicina and graduated in 1992 having 20 years experience.

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• L Puente

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