Dr. Henry E. Purcell, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Clayton Rd Suite 412 Saint Louis MO, 63117About
Dr. Henry Purcell is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Purcell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Purcell most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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