Summary

Dr. Benjamin Purow is a neurologist who specializes in treating brain tumors and cancer in children and adults. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's National Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Purow further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in 2002. With 30 years of experience in medicine, he holds certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English.

Dr. Purow practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he focuses on caring for patients with challenging neurological conditions. He treats primary brain cancer and brain tumors in children, bringing specialized expertise to families facing these complex diagnoses. His experience includes performing and interpreting MRI scans of the head and coordinating external beam radiation treatments. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UVA Health Neuro Oncology

1240 Lee St Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22908
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Charlottesville , VANew York , NYCharlottesville , VACharlottesville , VA
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin W Purow

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin W Purow has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin W Purow has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Craniotomy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Leukemia
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center2002

Residency

Children's National Medical Center1999

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Benjamin Purow speak?
Dr. Benjamin Purow speaks English.
Is Dr. Benjamin Purow accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Benjamin Purow accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Purow affiliated with?
Dr. Benjamin Purow is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
Where is Dr. Benjamin Purow's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Purow's office is located at 1240 Lee St Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.

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