Dr. Lawrence James Purpura, MD

Dr. Lawrence Purpura is an internal medicine physician who specializes in infectious disease, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and focuses primarily on treating patients with complex infectious conditions. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive care that addresses both general internal medicine needs and specialized infectious disease management.

Dr. Purpura practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. He has particular expertise in treating HIV infections, including both adult and pediatric cases as well as acute HIV infections. His clinical skills include performing specialized blood tests such as CD4-CD8 ratio assessments and complete blood counts to monitor patient health and treatment progress.