Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D.?
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Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D., Internist
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Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D.

Internist

4/5(14)
1206 Brookline Blvd Pittsburgh PA, 15226
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Lawrence Purpura is an internist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Purpura specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Purpura provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Spanish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D.'s Practice location

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1206 Brookline Blvd -
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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New patients: 412-563-0594
Fax: 412-561-0913

Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Purpura


4.0

Based on 14 reviews

Dr. Lawrence James Purpura M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219

Head west on Brookline Boulevard 94 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 914 ft
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300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213

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1000 BOWER HILL ROAD PITTSBURGH PA 15243

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