Dr. Lawrence James Purpura, MD

Dr. Lawrence Purpura specializes in Internal Medicine and brings 45 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Francis Medical Center. Dr. Purpura is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in the Pittsburgh area.

Dr. Purpura maintains hospital affiliations with UPMC Mercy and provides care at multiple locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and managing back pain in children and teens. He also focuses on helping patients with obesity and weight management concerns. Lawrence incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy into his treatment approaches. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.