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Summary
Meet The Doctor Oral Surgeon Dr. Michael L. La Puma, DMD Dr. La Puma was born and raised in Southern California where he graduated from the University of California- Riverside, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Professional Zoology. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University School of Dental Medicine (Cum Laude)- St. Louis, Missouri in 1987 and completed his general practice residency at the Veteran's Administrative Medical Center- West Los Angeles (Wadsworth) in 1988. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Harbor- UCLA Medical Center in 1992. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. and Mrs. La Puma moved to the Central Coast, residing in San Luis Obispo.                Dr. La Puma's professional interest includes: osseointegration and skeletal anchorage as utilized in the fields of orthodontics and implant dentistry. His personal interests include: backpacking/mountaineering, fishing, and enjoying …time with his daughter- Ciara.
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- 7 insurance plans accepted
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Michael L Lapuma has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Providers
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| Dr. Michael L Lapuma, DDS | Dr. Justin R Evans | Dr. Sara T Min | Dr. Koushan Haidarzadeh Azad |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Dentistry | Dentistry | Dentistry |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| San Luis Obispo , CA | Santa Maria , CA | San Luis Obispo , CA | SAN LUIS OBISPO , CA |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael L Lapuma
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael L Lapuma has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael L Lapuma has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Dental Surgery, California, 2026, Active
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- Where is Dr. Michael Lapuma's office located?
- Dr. Michael Lapuma's office is located at 683 California Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Lapuma affiliated with?
- Dr. Michael Lapuma is affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista, French Hospital Medical Center, and California Mens Colony Hospital.
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