Dr. Thomas Purcell MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA, 93305About
Dr. Thomas Purcell practices Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Purcell 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. Purcell examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1975
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Darin Niedens D.O.1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA 93305
- Dr. Vernon C. Sorenson M.D.3838 San Dimas St Bakersfield CA 93301
- Dr. William E Franklin D.O.2152 Coffee Rd Bakersfield CA 93308
- Dr. Scott Thomas Michaelson D.O.400 Old River Rd Bakersfield CA 93311
- Dr. Thomas Gable DO4580 California Ave Bakersfield CA 93309
- Dr. Kent Kin Kwan MD6411 Arciero St Bakersfield CA 93312