Dr. Leslie E Purnell M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
100 KINGS HWY S ROCHESTER NY, 14617About
Dr. Leslie Purnell is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Pittsford, NY. Dr. Purnell specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Purnell can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Purnell can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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