Dr. John T Purvis MD
Neurosurgeon
1527 Kenesaw Ave Knoxville TN, 37919About
Dr. John Purvis practices Neurological Surgery in Knoxville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Purvis prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1953
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1953
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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