Summary

Dr. Purow is a neurologist and cancer doctor at UVA Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Center in VA. Dr. Purow spends 75-80 percent of his time leading his laboratory and 20-25 percent in clinical care of patients with brain tumors.

Quick Facts

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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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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, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English
Charlottesville , VATampa , FLNew York , NYCharlottesville , VA
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Md School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Benjamin W Purow has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Benjamin W Purow has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Benjamin W Purow holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at Children's National Medical Center in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Benjamin W Purow's NPI number is 1801969902.

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Which hospitals is Benjamin Purow affiliated with?
Benjamin Purow is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
Where is Benjamin Purow's office located?
Benjamin Purow's office is located at 1240 Lee St Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.
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