Dr. Srinivasan S. Purighalla MD, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Srinivasan S. Purighalla MD

Neurosurgeon

4/5(35)
616 35th Avenue Suite A Moline Illinois, 61265
Rating

4/5

About

Srinivasan S. Purighalla, MD, maintains a private practice, Purighalla Neuroscience and Spine Institute. Serving patients in both Illinois and Iowa, Dr. Purighalla is an exceptional neurosurgeon with Board certification and nearly 15 years of experience. Dr. Purighalla has particular clinical interest in minimally invasive spinal surgery and endoscopic surgery; or going through small incisions or natural body openings in order to diagnose and treat diseases amongst patients. In 2011, Dr. Purighalla was recognized for his high standard of care by being named Best Doctor in the US. In his spare time, Dr. Purighalla is on staff at several medical facilities such as UnityPoint Health, Molina Healthcare, and Trinity Rock Island Hospital.

Education and Training

Rangaraya Medical College

Rangarya Medical College Andhra University 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery- Neurosurgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Endoscopic SurgeryMinimally Evasive Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

Awards

  • Best Doctor in USA, 2011   

Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Internships

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Was Published During his Training

What do you attribute your success to?

  • God's Blessings and Hard Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Flying Planes (Pilot), Playing with a Music Band, Social Work within his Community

Dr. Srinivasan S. Purighalla MD's Practice location

616 35th Avenue Suite A -
Moline, Illinois 61265
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New patients: 309-517-3775
Fax: 309-517-3625

Srinivasan Purighalla, MD

616 35th Ave Suite 1 -
Moline, IL 61265
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New patients: 309-517-3775
Fax: 309-517-3625

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Dr. Srinivasan S. Purighalla MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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