Dr. Christine Purington M.D.
Family Practitioner
279 Lincoln St Worcester MA, 01605Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Christine Purington is a family practitioner practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Purington specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Purington possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Awards
- American Academy of Family Physicians 2012 Fellow
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Contact Dermatitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
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ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INCl
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123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl
55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH WORCESTER MA 1655