3.8
9 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Michael Puruckherr treats sleep apnea, sleep apnea in children, and dyssomnias, and performs home infusion therapy, end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring, and pulmonary function testing. He practices pulmonology, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine and has 31 years of experience.
He earned his medical degree from Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin and is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Norton Community Hospital, UW Health Heart Hospital, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Morrison Community Hospital. He sees patients in Rockford, Illinois. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Puruckherr 3.78 out of 5.
He earned his medical degree from Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin and is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Norton Community Hospital, UW Health Heart Hospital, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Morrison Community Hospital. He sees patients in Rockford, Illinois. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Puruckherr 3.78 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- speaks English
- Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin
- 2 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 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. Yazan Fahmawi, MD | Dr. Ioannis Karkatzounis, MD | Dr. James Lauren Woodman, MD |
| Pulmonology | Critical Care Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| 31 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Rockford , IL | Rockford , IL | Davenport , IA | Rockford , IL |
| Med School: Philipps-Universitaet Marburg Fachbereich Medizin | Med School: Hashemite University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Demokritos University Of Thrace Department Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Puruckherr
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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 an expired medical license 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 expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired 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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