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Summary
Dr. Karla Puente-Shultz is an internal medicine physician with specialized training 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 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 is affiliated with HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center and practices at multiple HonorHealth locations throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Her expertise includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies. She also provides compassionate hospice care and palliative care services to help patients and families navigate serious illnesses with comfort and dignity.
Dr. Puente-Shultz is affiliated with HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center and practices at multiple HonorHealth locations throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Her expertise includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies. She also provides compassionate hospice care and palliative care services to help patients and families navigate serious illnesses with comfort and dignity.
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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 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
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 27 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 Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Vietnamese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Phoenix , AZ | Lyons , CO | Phoenix , AZ | Scottsdale , AZ |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Arizona | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo |
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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
Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Scranton Temple Mercy Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California Facultad De Medicina Mexicali in 1996.
NPI Number
Dr. Puente-Shultz's NPI number is 1922094309.
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- Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz speaks English and Spanish.
- Where is Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz's office located?
- Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz's office is located at 9225 N 3rd St Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85020.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz affiliated with?
- Dr. Karla A Puente-Shultz is affiliated with Honorhealth John C Lincoln Medical Center.
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