Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4300 W Main St Suite 102 Dothan AL, 36305Rating
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Dr. Alan Purvis practices Pulmonology in Dothan, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Purvis manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1983
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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