Kara Purdy M.D.
Emergency Physician
BASSETT ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FORT WAINWRIGHT AK, 99703About
Dr. Kara Purdy practices Emergency Medicine in FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK. Dr. Purdy assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Purdy examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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