Summary

Dr. Erwin Puente is an ophthalmologist with fifteen years of experience treating complex eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Puente also holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, which provides him with advanced scientific expertise in understanding eye diseases at the cellular level.

Dr. Puente practices at locations in Elkridge and Towson, Maryland, and maintains an affiliation with Parkland Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Dr. Puente also cares for patients with diabetic retinopathy and posterior vitreous detachment. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as optical coherence tomography, which creates detailed images of the retina to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • PHD in Molecular Biology - Washington University in St. Louis
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Erwin Calvo Puente has 2 locations

Select Eye Care

6020 Meadowridge Center DrElkridge, MD 21075
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Consultants

8601 La Salle Rd Ste 108Towson, MD 21286
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Italian, Spanish, English
Elkridge , MDLutherville , MDLaurel , MDBaltimore , MD
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University in California Med School: Universidad Catolica de Cordoba
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Erwin Calvo Puente

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Erwin Calvo Puente has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Erwin Calvo Puente has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

PHD in Molecular Biology - Washington University in St. Louis

Residency

Ophthalmology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Erwin Puente's office located?
Dr. Erwin Puente's office is located at 6020 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD, 21075.
Is Dr. Erwin Puente accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Erwin Puente accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Erwin Puente affiliated with?
Dr. Erwin Puente is affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. Erwin Puente accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Erwin Puente has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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