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Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Traumatology - Fellowship - 2019
TAMU-Scott and WHite Medical Center-Orthopedic Surgery - Residency - 2018
Texas A&M Univ HSC College of Medicine - Medical Education - 2013
Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Amarillo - Graduate School - 2004
Bio
Dr. Guadalupe de la Fuente was on a career path as a pharmacist after completing his Doctor of Pharmacy until he got the calling to pursue his medical degree in 2009. He went on to complete his orthopedic trauma fellowship in Tampa, Fla. before setting down roots in North Texas. Dr. de la Fuente’s areas of special interest include fracture care, upper extremity joint reconstruction and post-trauma joint replacement procedures. He performs complex and minimally invasive orthopedic trauma surgery, and specialty care of the shoulder and elbow.
Dr. de la Fuente earned his medical degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station. He completed his orthopedic residency training at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas, and his fellowship training at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. de la Fuente has provided team physician coverage at the high school level, along with serving as a medical missionary in Haiti. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Texas Orthopaedic Association.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS Medicaid Chip
BCBS Medicaid Star Plans
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
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4.9
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5.0
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5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider explained things clearly
5.0
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (68 Ratings, 28 Comments)
4.8
Feb 2025
[...] was amazing would definitely recommend her to anyone I know. [...] was my original surgeon he did amazing the second time thru I had dr de le fuente and it came out better than the first time. So far everything is good and healing great im happy to have a great healthcare team.
5.0
Feb 2025
The staff have great customer service and makes me feel loved with their warm welcome/hospitality
5.0
Feb 2025
The staff and the doctors are great . I love Texas Health
5.0
Feb 2025
Dr. De La Fuente is very kind and shows he understands, and cares. He is very knowledgeable. I like him, and trust him. Excellent.
5.0
Feb 2025
Very nice and orderly staff.
4.9
Feb 2025
Very friendly staff both at reception area and Assistant. Very welcoming.
4.9
Feb 2025
I am very impressed with Dr. De La Fuente. He is exceptionally empathetic and made sure I understood all my options. My case is complicated and I was referred to him by Dr. [...] at Texas Orthopedic Specialists. I am so grateful for the referral.
5.0
Feb 2025
Best experience I've had to date
5.0
Jan 2025
Dr Guadalupe de La Fuente gave me a thorough update of my medical situation, he discussed also the current status thru the x-ray that was taken prior to seeing him. He did my paperwork's that I needed. He is a caring, warm and amazing, very good doctor.
5.0
Jan 2025
Everyone was very kind all questions answered accordingly
5.0
Jan 2025
Excellent service by the nurses in the doctor
5.0
Dec 2024
Very caring and courteous!
5.0
Dec 2024
Excellent Setvice.
4.8
Dec 2024
An exceptional job explaining everything. I was very impressed with options I was given and explanation of what each option would entail and the outcome.
4.8
Dec 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff in all areas.
5.0
Nov 2024
Thanks again
5.0
Nov 2024
Very grateful for this dr and his team. Thanks so much for taking such good care of me.
5.0
Nov 2024
The doctor and staff were excellent
5.0
Nov 2024
All excellent
5.0
Nov 2024
He is very friendly, caring and takes time to talk to me
5.0
Nov 2024
Both Dr and assistant paid attention to my inquiries about my injury and future care and seemed truly invested in my outcome.
5.0
Nov 2024
Excellent doctor and always takes the time to talk and listen to you
5.0
Nov 2024
Dr De La Fuente was and is a super nice guy always calms you down and makes you feel so important and focused on you
5.0
Nov 2024
Such wonderful staff [...]
4.9
Nov 2024
Excellent service starting from starting from the nurses to the doctor
4.9
Nov 2024
They were ready for me and attended me as soon as I got there.
5.0
Nov 2024
Good experience with the staff.
5.0
Nov 2024
The Dr. Was so clear in telling us about my hip replacement and questions asked. He took time and gave us his knowledge. Really thankful I got him, as my Dr. In the emergency.