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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.
Overview based on verified provider data
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. Thomas Maxwell Geddings, MD | Dr. Ian Blubaugh, MD | Dr. Jacob Daniel Johnson, DO |
| Surgery | Anesthesiology | Addiction Medicine | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 50 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Norfolk , VA | Gillette , WY | Cleveland , OH | Hampton , VA |
| Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College 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
Dr. Ivor Norman M Purchas holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Howard University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1982 and Howard University College Of Medicine in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Purchas' NPI number is 1982630307.
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- Dr. Ivor Purchas's office is located at 7460 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA, 23505.
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