Summary

Dr. Purnell Kirkland is an internal medicine physician who specializes in rheumatology, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. With 48 years of experience treating complex inflammatory and joint conditions, Dr. Kirkland has developed extensive knowledge in managing autoimmune disorders and musculoskeletal diseases. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Kirkland practices at multiple locations in California, including The Southern California Scleroderma And Rheumatology Center in Inglewood and has affiliations with Centinela Hospital Medical Center. He focuses on treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, helping patients manage chronic joint pain and inflammation. His procedural expertise includes bursa injections and arthrocentesis, which are minimally invasive treatments that can provide significant relief for joint swelling and pain. Patients have given Dr. Kirkland an average rating of 1.7 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has 3 locations

The Southern California Scleroderma And Rheumatology Center

575 E Hardy St Ste 321Inglewood, CA 90301
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coast Plaza Hospital

13100 Studebaker RdNorwalk, CA 90650

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Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Kirkland's NPI number is 1629133368.

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What languages does Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland speak?
Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland speaks English.
Does Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland affiliated with?
Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland's office located?
Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland's office is located at 575 E Hardy St Ste 321, Inglewood, CA, 90301.

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