Summary

Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in hospital medicine and hospice & palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali and completed her residency training at Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital. With three decades of medical practice, Dr. Puente-Shultz brings extensive experience to patient care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Puente-Shultz practices at multiple HonorHealth locations throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, with her primary affiliation at HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients. She performs diagnostic imaging procedures including contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, as well as MRI imaging studies.

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Quick Facts

  • 30 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has 4 locations

Affiliated Hospitalists

9225 N 3rd St Ste 300Phoenix, AZ 85020
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Phoenix , AZPhoenix , AZLyons , COPhoenix , AZ
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali Med School: University of Arizona Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina MexicaliGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz's office located?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz's office is located at 9225 N 3rd St Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85020.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz affiliated with?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz is affiliated with Honorhealth John C Lincoln Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz speak?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accepting new patients?
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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