Dr. Christina P Purnell MD
Pediatrician
3533 S Alameda St #303, Joseph M. Sloa Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Christina Purnell is a pediatrician practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Purnell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Purnell 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. Purnell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx 1999
Texas A&M University / Main Campus 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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