Dr. Patti Lynn Purpura MD
Emergency Physician
600 Roe Ave Elmira NY, 14905About
Dr. Patti Purpura practices Emergency Medicine in Elmira, NY. Dr. Purpura 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. Purpura examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1996
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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