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Dr. Debra Purcell, MD
Pediatrics* Age 61
Dr. Debra Purcell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Debra Purcell, MD is a Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Dr. Debra Purcell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Debra Purcell, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Debra Purcell, MD is a Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX.

About Dr. Debra Purcell, MD

Dr. Purcell graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Debra Purcell, MD is a Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX and has 35 years experience. Dr. Purcell has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis, Pharyngitis, Mild Asthma, Speech, Language and Learning Disorders and Administrative Physical among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Purcell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Purcell is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Dec 10, 2021
She was my children's doctor mostly since they were born. We just have to see others sometimes when needing same day appointments with any of their available doctors. I still have one teen. She has always been very caring, attentive, and kind. We need more doctors like her. I feel I can trust her.
Mary — Dec 10, 2021
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Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Debra Purcell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purcell's profile.

Dr. Purcell frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Acute Bronchitis, Pharyngitis, Mild Asthma, Speech, Language and Learning Disorders and Administrative Physical. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Debra Purcell, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg and Driscoll Childrens Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Debra Purcell, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Debra Purcell, MD Practices

  • CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville

    1500 E Houston St, Beeville, TX

  • CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg

    1311 E General Cavazos Blvd, Kingsville, TX

  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX

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