Dr. Fernando Puente, MD is a dermatologist in Raleigh, NC and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from The Brody Sch Of Med At E Carolina Univ in 1981 and specializes in dermatology.
Raleigh Dermatology Associates
800 Springfield Commons Dr Ste 115
Raleigh, NC 27609
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Benign Tumor
very high
more than 99% of peers
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Puente's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
1 Specialties
- Dermatology
1 Board Certifications
- DermatologyAccredited by: American Board of Dermatology*
60 Conditions Treated
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmark
- Boil
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sore
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dry Skin
- Excessive Sweating
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Genital Warts
- Granuloma of Skin
- Hair Loss
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis
- Hives
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Keloid Scar
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lice
- Lichen Planus
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
- Parapsoriasis
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Wart
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Versicolor
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
Less
12 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Penile Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Mohs Surgery
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Shaving of Skin Lesion
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- The Brody Sch Of Med At E Carolina UnivMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Halifax Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- Halifax Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1984
- King-Drew Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Puente accepts 6 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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