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Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
575 E Hardy St Suite #320 Inglewood CA, 90301About
Dr. Purnell Kirkland is a rheumatologist practicing in Inglewood, CA. Dr. Kirkland specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Kirkland treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1978
Rutgers 1978
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer's Elbow
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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