0 reviews
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.
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.
AI-generated from data on this provider profile.
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 locationsAffiliated Hospitalists
9225 N 3rd St Ste 300Phoenix, AZ 85020Mon8:00 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
Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
7400 E Osborn RdScottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: (480) 882-4000
Compare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
| Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. Karen Connally Connally Frank, DO | Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 30 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Phoenix , AZ | Lyons , CO | SUN CITY , AZ | Scottsdale , AZ |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz
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
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
Similar doctors




Dr. Pasquale John Palumbo, MDPublic Health & General Preventive Medicine68 Years Exp | Scottsdale, AZ




Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz here on Vitals.
- 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.
- Does Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- 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.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

