Dr. Juan Carlos Puyana, MD

Dr. Juan Puyana is a surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery and critical care medicine, bringing over four decades of expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. With 43 years of experience treating critically injured patients, Dr. Puyana has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex surgical emergencies and providing intensive care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Puyana practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including Presbyterian, Mercy, Shadyside, and Montefiore hospitals, as well as UPMC Northwest in Seneca. His expertise includes treating conditions such as colitis, electrolyte imbalances, and gastroenteritis. The breadth of his hospital affiliations reflects his role in the regional trauma network, ensuring patients across western Pennsylvania have access to his specialized …surgical skills. His bilingual abilities allow him to serve both English and Spanish-speaking communities throughout the region.