Dr. Kevin Patrick Purgiel D.O.
Surgeon
1 Medical Center Blvd Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. Kevin Purgiel is a general surgeon practicing in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Purgiel specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Purgiel provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
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Sparta, TN 38583Get Direction
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