3
5 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Ivor Purchas is a physician specializing in surgery and addiction medicine with five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital. His extensive career has focused on addressing complex addiction-related conditions and surgical needs.
Dr. Purchas practices across multiple locations in Virginia, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Portsmouth. He treats patients dealing with substance use disorders, teen substance abuse, and heroin addiction. His clinical work includes performing toxicology testing, cocaine screening, and benzodiazepine drug screening to support comprehensive addiction treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Purchas practices across multiple locations in Virginia, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and Portsmouth. He treats patients dealing with substance use disorders, teen substance abuse, and heroin addiction. His clinical work includes performing toxicology testing, cocaine screening, and benzodiazepine drug screening to support comprehensive addiction treatment. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- Howard University Hospital
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas has 7 locationsNorfolk Community Services Board Mental Health Services Center
7460 Tidewater DrNorfolk, VA 23505 Tel: (757) 664-6670
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
Virginia Beach Community Based Outpatient Clinic
244 Clearfield Ave Ste 401Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Tel: (757) 722-9961
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Portsmouth Behavioral Healthcare Services
1811 King StPortsmouth, VA 23704 Tel: (757) 393-5357
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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| Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas, MD | Dr. Yvette Bernadine Pfeffer, MD | Dr. Christopher Joseph Schettino, MD | Dr. Timothy Andrew Oconnell, MD |
| Surgery | Hospital Medicine | Diagnostic Radiology | Addiction Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 50 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Norfolk , VA | Fayetteville , NC | Miami , FL | Hampton , VA |
| Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Howard University Hospital
Medical School
Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1982
Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1976
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