4.4
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Janet Purkey specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing 39 years of medical expertise to patient care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. Her extensive experience spans nearly four decades of treating complex medical conditions in both outpatient and hospital settings.
Dr. Purkey practices at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she focuses on caring for patients with serious conditions like chronic kidney disease and heart failure. She regularly performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Her expertise in creatinine testing helps evaluate kidney function in patients with advanced kidney disease. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her clinical …skills and compassionate care.
Read More Read less Dr. Purkey practices at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she focuses on caring for patients with serious conditions like chronic kidney disease and heart failure. She regularly performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Her expertise in creatinine testing helps evaluate kidney function in patients with advanced kidney disease. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her clinical …skills and compassionate care.
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Quick Facts
- 39 years of experience
- 32 insurance plans accepted
- University Tn Grad School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Janet Laster Purkey, MD | Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DO | Eric Harker | Dr. Jennifer Ellen Ranson, DO |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 39 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Knoxville , TN | Du Bois , PA | Lyons , CO | Knoxville , TN |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: ARIZONA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OF MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Janet Laster Purkey
Medical Specialties
Dr. Janet Laster Purkey has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Janet Laster Purkey has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Tn Grad School Of Medicine
Medical School
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1987
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- Dr. Janet Purkey is affiliated with University Of Tennessee Medical Center.
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- Dr. Janet Purkey's office is located at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920.
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