Summary

Dr. Michael Purkis is a family medicine physician with over three decades of medical experience serving patients in Tucson, Arizona. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. His extensive background spans 33 years of caring for patients across all age groups, from pediatric to adult populations. Dr. Purkis is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient communities.

Dr. Purkis practices at locations throughout Tucson and maintains an affiliation with Select Specialty Hospital Tucson East. He specializes in treating various forms of back pain, including pregnancy-related back discomfort and spinal issues in children and teenagers. His approach to care incorporates physical therapy techniques and manual therapy methods to help patients achieve better mobility and pain relief. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.1 on Vitals, reflecting his ongoing commitment to family-centered healthcare in the Tucson community.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Donald Purkis has 3 locations

Tanque Verde Family Medicine

7395 E Tanque Verde RdTucson, AZ 85715
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

Arizona Community Physicians

5055 E Broadway Blvd Ste A100Tucson, AZ 85711

Arizona Community Physicians

5055 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85711

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Tucson , AZScottsdale , AZChandler , AZSurprise , AZ
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Donald Purkis

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Avesis
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group - HMO
  • EMI Health
  • EMI Health - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Level - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Federal Employees Program
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Donald Purkis has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Michael Purkis accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Purkis is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Michael Purkis's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Purkis accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Purkis accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Purkis affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Purkis is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Tucson East.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Purkis?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michael Purkis here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Michael Purkis's office located?
Dr. Michael Purkis's office is located at 7395 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85715.

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