Dr. Joseph Chase Purnell MD
Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 860 LITTLE ROCK AR, 72205About
Dr. Joseph Purnell is a dermatologist practicing in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Dr. Purnell specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Purnell diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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