Napoleon Puente, MD

Medical Director, Interventional Pulmonary and Endoscopy Service Line

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship

Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Brown University, Providence, RI

Residency

Hospital Nacional Zacamil San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.

Education

Undergraduate – Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Universidad San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.
Medical School – Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Universidad San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.

Areas of Expertise

Pulmonary Care
Critical Care
Lung Nodule/Cancer Clinic
Interventional Bronchoscopy
Lung Nodule/Cancer Clinic

Locations

Medical Center & Stone Oak

ALL PHYSICIANS

Health Insurance

All of our providers accept all major health insurances including PPOs, Tricare, Medicare & Medicaid. We will work with you to understand your insurance policy and file claims on your behalf.

NEW PATIENT FORMS

Complete our new patient forms and present them to our staff when you arrive. In addition, please bring a list of your medications, a picture ID and your insurance card(s).

New patient packet – English >

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