Dr. Francisco Puentes, MD
Dr. Francisco Puentes, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Cartersville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Puentes has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ZULIA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wellstar Paulding Medical Center and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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40 Fox Chase Cartersville, GA 30120Make an Appointment
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Dr. Puentes is affiliated with Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Hiram, a highly rated hospital.
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- Area of ExpertiseDr. Puentes specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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4.0
| 5 Star | 74% | 74% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 25% | 25% |
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About Me
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Dr. Francisco Puentes, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Cartersville, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Puentes has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ZULIA...read moreEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Georgia Regents University/ghsu / Mcg
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Medical College Of Georgia Hospital And Clinic
Residency Hospital, 2002Georgia Regents University/ghsu / Mcg
Internship Hospital, 2000University Of Zulia / School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1997University Of Zulia / School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1995University Hospital-research Fellowship
1993University Of Zulia / School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
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- Mon: closed
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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