About
Dr. Jairo Puente brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to his work at Azumaya Health in Pensacola. He earned his medical degree from La Universidad Metropolitana in Barranquilla, Colombia. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in McAllen, Texas, where he served as Chief Resident. The United States Air Force Reserves commissioned him as a medical officer, adding military medicine to his clinical foundation.
Dr. Puente holds board certification in Family Medicine. Over the past decade, he has cared for patients as a hospitalist, in emergency settings, in primary care, and in hospice care. He is passionate about cardiac health, coronary artery calcium scoring, hormone health, and preventive medicine. He treats hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coronary artery disease, hormone deficiency, and osteoporosis. A Florida native who grew up in Hollywood, Dr. Puente has called Pensacola home since 2011. Outside the clinic, he spends time with his five children, enjoys the outdoors, and rides on two wheels.
Education & Training
Medical School
La Universidad Metropolitana, Barranquilla, Colombia
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, McAllen, Texas (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
United States Air Force Reserves, commissioned as a medical officer
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Puente right for?
Dr. Puente works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or obesity. Patients seeking attentive preventive care and cardiac risk screening, including coronary artery calcium scoring, find a strong fit here. He also serves patients interested in hormone health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from his bilingual care. Those who want a physician with broad experience across primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and hospice will feel well supported.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Puente treats hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coronary artery disease, hormone deficiency, and osteoporosis. His scope covers most primary care needs, including preventive screenings and chronic disease management. He also performs skin care procedures and weight management evaluations.
Yes. Dr. Puente holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. He has practiced clinical medicine for over 30 years across primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and hospice settings.
Dr. Puente earned his medical degree from La Universidad Metropolitana in Barranquilla, Colombia. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in McAllen, Texas, where he served as Chief Resident. The United States Air Force Reserves also commissioned him as a medical officer.
Yes. Dr. Puente evaluates both men and women for hormone deficiency and offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. He identifies appropriate candidates, discusses risks, and provides detailed follow-up care. Members access these services under their monthly membership.
Yes. Dr. Puente offers a dedicated second opinion consultation for non-members. The 75-minute appointment includes a review of your current treatment plan and diagnostic testing. After the visit, he provides a detailed written report with treatment recommendations for you and your referring physician.
Yes. Dr. Puente offers coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring as a cardiac screening tool. The test uses a low-dose CT scan to detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. It helps identify patients with silent or developing coronary artery disease so care decisions can happen early.
Yes. Dr. Puente sees patients in both English and Spanish. Azumaya Health actively serves the Spanish-speaking community in Pensacola.
Dr. Puente has practiced in a wide range of care settings over his 30-year career. He has worked as a hospitalist, in emergency rooms, in outpatient primary care, and in hospice care. That breadth of experience informs how he approaches diagnosis and long-term patient management.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026