Dr. Deborah Kay Purcell MD
Pediatrician
9555 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 270 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Deborah Purcell is a pediatrician practicing in Portland, OR. 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1979
Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States 1979
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
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- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Acid Reflux
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Ear Wax
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