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G. Richard Puente, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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.
Locations
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates: Metairie Endoscopy
4224 Houma Boulevard
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-456-8020
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates: Metairie Endoscopy
4228 Houma Boulevard
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Suite 520
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-885-3345
Reviews
Dr. Puente is so awesome, congenial, personable, respectful and caring. Great bedside manners. It’s a pleasure being a patient of his. You’re in great hands with him.
Professional answered all my concerns
I have been a patient of Dr Puente for many years. He is a kind compassionate doctor. I think the world of him and his staff.
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.
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.
Dr. Puente is a wonderful doctor. I would recommend him to anyone with GI problems.
The Doctor Puentes office is always the best.
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.
Great experience with Dr. Puente. He is very thorough and easy to talk to. I've been a patient for 12 yrs now. Would definitely recommend him.
Dr Puente seems to be very concerned about my treatment He communicates very well
Love Dr. Puente!
However, when the office began using a new accounting firm, I think GI Alliance, I began getting bills and CONSTANT reminders that I owe $20. They sent emails, snail mails, phone calls, and texts! They sent a text EVERY DAY, even after I looked up their website & messaged them that I WILL PAY at my next appointment that is soon. Even AFTER I paid at my next appointment, they continued to send daily text reminders!!! Only after I called & informed them that I PAID, did the daily texts stop. This is horrible customer service!!!
However, when the office began using a new accounting firm, I think GI Alliance, I began getting bills and CONSTANT reminders that I owe $20. They sent emails, snail mails, phone calls, and texts! They sent a text EVERY DAY, even after I looked up their website & messaged them that I WILL PAY at my next appointment that is soon. Even AFTER I paid at my next appointment, they continued to send daily text reminders!!! Only after I called & informed them that I PAID, did the daily texts stop. This is horrible customer service!!!
The procedure that Dr.Puente performed on me was very smooth and completely professional from start to finish job well done.
Dr. G. Richard Puente is a gastroenterologist of the first degree, a consummate professional who is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and whose bedside manner is exemplary and second to none! His dedicated staff is a reflection of him, as their communication skills, their people skills and their devotion and commitment to treating Dr. Puente's patients with empathy and compassion exceeds the limits of imagination. In preparation for my medical procedure, they left no stone unturned, they answered all my questions and their actions were consistent with those of thoroughly trained medical professionals. I feel extremely blessed to have Dr. Puente and his staff in my corner - they assuaged all my fears, they made me feel very comfortable and they treated me like family, traits and qualities for which it is impossible to put a price tag on. They are not only an asset but they are also a credit to the medical profession - there actions are not only worthy of recognition, but also of imitation.
Dr. Puente is very caring, thorough, and definitely takes his time with patients. He has a great bedside manner. My husband and I love him. So glad our primary recommended him. He is the best!
My procedure with dr. Puente was excellent
Great doctor! Smooth sailing! In n out. Due back in 5 years. Don't wait, have it done, Dr. Puente will have your back!
Excellent doctor ! Been with him since 2000! I wouldn’t trust my care in Gastro medicine to anyone else !!! He’s just that good and trustworthy !!! I feel like I am in good hands with him . Thank you Dr Puente !!
Dr. Puente and his staff are the kindest medical professionals I’ve ever dealt with. I wish I could go to he and his staff for every medical situation I have. Just a wonderful, kind group of medical professionals. Always make you feel safe and comfortable. They are very compassionate and kind. Highly recommend them and especially Dr. Puente!
Very good discussion of my situation with the doctor and impressed with the details given to me.