Summary

Dr. Purnell Kirkland is a physician specializing in internal medicine and rheumatology, bringing 48 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. Dr. Kirkland speaks English and has dedicated nearly five decades to caring for patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Kirkland practices at Centinela Hospital Medical Center and sees patients in Inglewood and Norwalk, California. He focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage these joint conditions that can significantly impact daily life. His procedural expertise includes bursa aspiration and injection procedures, as well as arthrocentesis to diagnose and treat joint problems. Patients rate Dr. Kirkland an average of 1.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has 3 locations

The Southern California Scleroderma And Rheumatology Center

575 E Hardy St Ste 321Inglewood, CA 90301
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coast Plaza Hospital

13100 Studebaker RdNorwalk, CA 90650

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Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Purnell Kirkland's office located?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland's office is located at 575 E Hardy St Ste 321, Inglewood, CA, 90301.
Which hospitals is Dr. Purnell Kirkland affiliated with?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center.
Does Dr. Purnell Kirkland accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Purnell Kirkland accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Purnell Kirkland accepting new patients?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Purnell Kirkland's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Purnell Kirkland accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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