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Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
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Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Puertas graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Los Angeles, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Puertas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial and Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello. Dr. Puertas has experience treating conditions like Nail Infection and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Puertas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Puertas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Puertas is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Constipation
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Constipation
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Conduct Disorder
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Sexual Conditions
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sepsis
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Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Tonsillitis
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia or Depression Screening
Diabetes Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
HIV Screening
Liver Function Test
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Osteoporosis Screening
Pap Smear
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Altamed Medical Group Commerce FP
    5427 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Puertas' profile.

Dr. Puertas frequently treats the following conditions: Nail Infection and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial and Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Puertas, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA

  • Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello

    309 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA