Dr. Marie Eileen Hernando Purugganan, MD

Dr. Marie Purugganan is a rheumatologist and pediatrician with three decades of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Purugganan provides care for both adult rheumatic conditions and pediatric health needs, combining expertise in joint and autoimmune disorders with comprehensive child healthcare. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Purugganan practices at Neighborhood Health Clinic in Woodside, NY, and maintains hospital privileges at Elmhurst Hospital Center. Her dual specialty training allows her to address complex musculoskeletal conditions while also providing routine pediatric care and developmental monitoring. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.