Summary

Dr. Alan Purvis is a pulmonology specialist who has dedicated over four decades to treating lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 43 years of clinical experience, Dr. Purvis brings extensive expertise to respiratory medicine. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Purvis practices at Southeast Health and Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. His clinical focus includes diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, with particular expertise in obstructive sleep apnea. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung capacity and breathing patterns. Dr. Purvis also conducts sleep studies to help patients understand their sleep disorders and develop effective treatment plans. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis has 3 locations

Pulmonary Associates

1450 Ross Clark Cir Ste 400Dothan, AL 36301
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Southeast Health

1108 Ross Clark CirDothan, AL 36301

Flowers Hospital

4370 W Main StDothan, AL 36305

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Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis, MDDr. Wallace Dale Prophet, MDDr. Robert Irving Garver, MDAmanda West Pybus
PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
3.8 
3.2 
43 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Dothan , ALKalispell , MTPensacola , FLDothan , AL
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Wesley Purvis has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Alan Purvis accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Alan Purvis accepting new patients?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Purvis?
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Where is Dr. Alan Purvis's office located?
Dr. Alan Purvis's office is located at 1450 Ross Clark Cir Ste 400, Dothan, AL, 36301.
What languages does Dr. Alan Purvis speak?
Dr. Alan Purvis speaks English and Spanish.

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