Dr. Gerald Purdy M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
601 John St Box 41 Kalamazoo MI, 49007About
Dr. Gerald Purdy is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Purdy cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1979
University of Mi Med Sch 1979
University of Michigan Medical School 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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- Birth Defects
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