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2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Michael Lafuente is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in hospital medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at University Of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. With 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lafuente brings extensive knowledge to his practice of caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Lafuente practices at Mercy Health Saint Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, and maintains affiliations with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex conditions including respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric populations, as well as managing atrial fibrillation. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and kidney function assessments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lafuente highly for his care, giving him an average …rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Lafuente practices at Mercy Health Saint Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, and maintains affiliations with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He specializes in treating complex conditions including respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric populations, as well as managing atrial fibrillation. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and kidney function assessments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lafuente highly for his care, giving him an average …rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- 25 years of experience
- University Of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 25 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Arabic | ||
| Lima , OH | Mesquite , TX | Toledo , OH | Tavares , FL |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Lafuente has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Lafuente has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Lafuente holds an expired medical license in the states of Ohio and Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 2001.
NPI Number
Dr. Lafuente's NPI number is 1760688311.
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