
Dr. James K. Purvis M.D.
Pediatrician
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. James Purvis is a pediatrician practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Purvis is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Purvis diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Purvis can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. James K. Purvis M.D.'s Practice location
Falgoust Eye Medical & Surgical
1980 Tybee Lane -Lake Charles, LA 70605Get Direction
Practice At 539c Highway 80 W
539c Highway 80 W -Clinton, MS 39056Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Albert Warren Richert,sr M.D.600 Cypress St Sulphur LA 70663
- Dr. Charles Andrew Ouzts M.D.1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Hilma Lisa Green M.D.4150 Nelson Rd Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Jenny Thomas M.D.600 Cypress St Sulphur LA 70663
- Dr. Albert Warren Richert,jr M.D.2800 Country Club Road Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Hickey-white M.D.600 CYPRESS ST SULPHUR LA 70663
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl
4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605MERIT HEALTH CENTRALl
1850 CHADWICK DR JACKSON MS 39204MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1225 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39202MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl
1350 E WOODROW WILSON DR JACKSON MS 39216