Dr. William Purkert, MD

General Surgery ·

Male ·

64 y/o

(34)

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Dr. William Purkert, MD is a general surgery specialist in Falls Church, VA and has been practicing for 34 years. He specializes in general surgery and endocrine surgery.Read his story

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Inova Medical Group - General Surgery

6565 Arlington Blvd Ste 500

Falls Church, VA 22042

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Guardian
Humana
MultiPlan
Principal Financial Group
UnitedHealthCare
WellPoint

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Dr. Purkert's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Purkert "A surgeon with Inova Medical Group General Surgery, they treat a wide range of general surgery problems utilizing the latest surgical protocols."

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Purkert "Patient centered, evidence based care."

2 Specialties

General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery

1 Board Certifications

General Surgery
Accredited by: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

17 Conditions Treated

Endocrine Cancer
Follicular Thyroid Cancer
Gland Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Neck Cancer
Neuroendocrine Cancer
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic
Thyroid Cancer, Familial Medullary
Thyroid Cancer, Hurthle Cell

7 Procedures

Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Thyroid Cancer Surgery With or Without Radical Neck Dissection
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Virginia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Georgetown University
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1975
Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1979
Georgetown University Hospital
Internship Hospital | Completed 1980
Georgetown University Hospital
Residency Hospital | Completed 1984
Carnegie Mellon University-Master Of Medical Management
Other Education | Completed 2010

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll
Masters of Medical Management, 2010

Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Purkert's Reviews

4.8

34 total reviews (3 have comments)

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Dr. Purkert's Performance

Trustworthiness
EXCELLENT
4.7/5
(34 surveys)
Explains condition(s) well
EXCELLENT
4.8/5
(34 surveys)
Answers questions
EXCELLENT
4.8/5
(34 surveys)
Time well spent
EXCELLENT
4.8/5
(34 surveys)

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
EXCELLENT
4.5/5
(33 surveys)
Office environment
EXCELLENT
4.7/5
(34 surveys)
Staff friendliness
EXCELLENT
4.7/5
(34 surveys)
Average wait time
10 to 15 minutes

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Dr. William Purkert, MD

Mountain View, CA

Aug 29, 2017

It took quite some time to get an appointment with Dr. Purkert which I believe is because he is so highly regarded. For that reason, I had expected my visit to be rushed and to feel like I was just another number. This could not have been further from the reality of my visit. Dr. Purkert ...more

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Ann in Reston

Apr 13, 2016

Dr. Purket saved my life by doing a thyroidectomy on April 11th 2016 . I just came home today and he has given me the best care ever I call him my hero my everything for saving my life . When all the on other Dr's failed me I suffered all these years sick with my thyroid until seeing Dr. Purket...more

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Carolyn in Haymarket, VA

Feb 04, 2016

I had a thyroidectomy, and luckily it was scheduled with Dr. Purkert. Very nice man, explains everything surgery very well...all the details and why it needs to be done. He did a great job with my incision, scar is very tiny. I ended up having papillary carcinoma of the thyroid... so very happy I...more

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