Dr. Debra L Purcell M.D.
Pediatrician
3435 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX, 78411Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Debra Purcell is a pediatrician practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Purcell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Purcell diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Purcell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1991
Texas A&M University, TX 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Athlete's Foot
- Head Lice
- Scabies
- Stomach Flu
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