3.8
9 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Michael Puruckherr is a physician specializing in pulmonology, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. He earned his medical degree from Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin and brings over three decades of experience to his practice. Dr. Puruckherr speaks English and has developed expertise across multiple areas of respiratory and sleep health throughout his 31-year career.
Dr. Puruckherr practices in Rockford, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with several medical centers including Riverside Regional Medical Center, Norton Community Hospital, UW Health Heart Hospital, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Morrison Community Hospital. He treats patients with sleep apnea, including children, and addresses various sleep disorders. His procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing, home infusion therapy, and carbon dioxide monitoring. Patients have given Dr. Puruckherr an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.
Dr. Puruckherr practices in Rockford, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with several medical centers including Riverside Regional Medical Center, Norton Community Hospital, UW Health Heart Hospital, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Morrison Community Hospital. He treats patients with sleep apnea, including children, and addresses various sleep disorders. His procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing, home infusion therapy, and carbon dioxide monitoring. Patients have given Dr. Puruckherr an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- speaks English
- Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin
- 2 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD | Dr. Jason Bryant Lester, MD | Dr. James Lauren Woodman, MD | Dr. Nathan Karl Sandbo, MD |
| Pulmonology | Emergency Medicine | Critical Care Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| 31 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| Rockford , IL | Lansing , MI | Rockford , IL | Madison , WI |
| Med School: Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Puruckherr has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Puruckherr has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Puruckherr holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia and Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Puruckherr's NPI number is 1487684353.
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