Fernando R. Puente, M.D., a native of Central America, moved to Raleigh from New York City at the age of 12, graduating from Broughton High School in 1971.He is board-certified in dermatology and family practice.. Dr. Puente established Raleigh Dermatology Associates. P.A., in 1990 and began practicing general and cosmetic dermatology at that time..