Laura Nanka Purcell, MD

Dr. Laura Purcell is a surgeon specializing in multiple areas including bariatric surgery, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in 2022. Dr. Purcell recently finished a fellowship at UT Southwestern - Children's Medical Center in 2024, bringing 11 years of experience to her practice. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Purcell practices at the Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus in Dallas, Texas. Her expertise includes treating serious conditions such as closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and facial fractures. She performs specialized procedures including adolescent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery, adrenal operations, and anti-reflux operations. Her diverse surgical training allows her to provide comprehensive care across multiple …specialties.