Dr. Michael A. Lapuente is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Dr. Michael A. Lapuente is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.
Dr. Michael A. Lapuente received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis where also played college soccer. He attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship and residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He then finished a fellowship at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, The Children’s Mercy Hospital, where his area of research focused on exhaled nitric oxide.
Prior to working at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center (CAAC), Dr. Lapuente was in private practice in upstate New York. He moved south in 2005 and joined CAAC. For fun, Dr. Lapuente enjoys listening to his son perform music, playing soccer with his daughter, and watching international soccer matches.

Front desk staff Dr. Lapuente explained our diagnosis (me myself and my 3 kidddos) in detailed and answered all my questions without rushing.
Listens to you and does not rush you
Too long of a wait
Awesome guy! Took the time to explain everything in details, and other options available besides himself! Greattttt DR. And extremely knowledgeable.
Top tier #1 Doctor, he has been my son’s provider for many years for his allergy & asthma care. Highly recommend
Dr. Michael Lapuente is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He listened carefully, provided excellent care, and thanks to his treatment my asthma has improved significantly. He truly helped me get my life back to normal. Highly recommended!
He’s the first doctor I’ve had that takes the time to actually listen and look into all of the possibilities in order to actually heal me. After struggling for decades with my health, I had my first major breakthroughs with him. I’m so thankful!
Dr. Lapuente is very passionate about his patients and strives to answer questions very thoroughly.
Very thorough and knowledgeable. He spent extra time discussing and educating me on my condition.
Dr. La Puente is top notch. He explains things in a way you understand and takes time to listen. Never rushes. He shows care fir his patients.