Dr. William Henry Purvis MD
Urologist
1139 Carthage St Suite 110 Sanford NC, 27330About
Dr. William Purvis is a urologist practicing in Sanford, NC. Dr. Purvis specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1973
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program 1973
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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