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Address
4224 Houma Boulevard Ste 400
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone
504-456-8020Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology
4224 Houma Boulevard
Ste 400
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology Research
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie, LA Gastroenterology Research
4224 Houma Boulevard
Ste. 400
Metairie Endoscopy
Gastroenterology in Metairie, LA
Metairie Endoscopy
4228 Houma Boulevard
Ste 520
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About G. Richard Puente, M.D.
Richard Puente was born in Miami in 1961. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1984 and Tulane University Medical School in 1988. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and GI Fellowship at Ochsner Foundation. He was recognized as a professional with outstanding abilities and featured in the “Best Doctors” issue of New Orleans Magazine.
Dr. Puente practices at the Metairie office of Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates.
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Bravo™ pH Monitoring
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Chronic Care Management
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- HALO® Ablation
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
- Restech Dx-pH Test
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
We are long time patients of Dr. Puente and have always found him to be professional and most competent. His staff is efficient, friendly and responsive to patient needs and requests.
The Doctor Puentes office is always the best.
The office was very nice and clean. I arrived a little early and they were able to take me back early. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Dr. Puente listen to and answered all my questions. I definitely recommend this doctor.
Great experience. Dr Puente’s takes the time to discuss with patient. Asks if patient has questions and concerns and provide thorough answers. Top notch.
The office was very nice and clean. I arrived a little early and they were able to take me back early. The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Dr. Puente listen to and answered all my questions. I definitely would recommend this doctor.
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4.9
Average Rating