Dr. Janet L. Purkey, MD
Hospitalist
1924 Alcoa Highway University Of Tennes Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Janet Purkey is a hospitalist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Purkey specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Purkey manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Purkey works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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