Dr. Teresa R. Purdy MD
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
508 Fulton St Mental Health Servic Durham NC, 27705About
Dr. Teresa Purdy is an Addiction Psychiatrist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Purdy evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people who suffer from impulse control conditions related to addiction. As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Purdy is a substance abuse expert, and is trained to fully understand the biological science behind addiction, in order to properly treat each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1998
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Addiction Psychiatry
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