The 20 Best Purpura Doctors Near Me in Brighton, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Purpura near Brighton, MI. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mio Nakamura is a board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor of dermatology. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics. Dr. Nakamura maintains a strong interest in clinical research and serves as the Director of the Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD) in the department. In this role, she oversees patient recruitment and participation in clinical and translational studies.Dr. Nakamura is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, MI, and a Psoriasis and Clinical Research Fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Francisco, in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Nakamura obtained her Masters of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She completed her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, where she served as co-chief resident in her final year. Dr. Nakamura joined the U-M dermatology faculty in September 2021. Dr. Nakamura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Nakamura is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Julie Mervak is a faculty member in the Department of Dermatology at Michigan Medicine, where she provides medical dermatology care to patients of all ages. Dr. Mervak has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of nail diseases.A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Mervak completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology, serving as Chief Resident during her senior year. Following her residency, Dr. Mervak entered practice in Ann Arbor, then joined the Department of Dermatology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as a Clinical Assistant Professor (2017-2022) and Director of Medical Student Education. Dr. Mervak was recruited to the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022.Dr. Mervak is a member of the Council for Nail Disorders (CND), a multidisciplinary national organization that aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of normal and pathologic nails. She serves on the Council’s Journal Club Committee and is the Council’s Social Media Chair, promoting learning and evidence-based medicine for nail pathology via curation of posts on the Council’s Instagram account.An active clinical educator, Dr. Mervak provides instruction to dermatology residents, medical students, and others, including hands-on training in nail procedures. Dr. Mervak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Psoriasis, and Warts. Dr. Mervak is board certified in Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    7500 Challis Rd, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jennifer Mancuso a board-certified dermatologist, and fellowship-trained pediatric dermatologist who provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages. Dr. Mancuso sees patients in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics, including our pediatric dermatology clinic at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mancuso provides dermatology consultation within the Michigan Medicine hospitals and emergency department.Dr. Mancuso is a clinical assistant professor in the departments of dermatology and pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Following graduation, Dr. Mancuso completed her transitional year internship and her dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Mancuso joined the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology faculty in 2018 and subsequently completed a fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California in 2020. Dr. Mancuso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keratosis Pilaris, and Vascular Birthmark.

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    Experienced in Purpura
    Experienced in Purpura
    2305 Genoa Business Park Dr # 180, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Rivard is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Brighton, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Rivard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Rivard is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Experienced in Purpura
    2305 Genoa Business Park Dr # 180, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Messenger is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Messenger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Purpura
    Experienced in Purpura

    Domino's Farms

    24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2350, Lobby H, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Maya Aravind is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. She provides medical dermatology diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages within in our medical dermatology outpatient clinics.Dr. Aravind received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and her master of science degree in clinical research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Following graduation, she completed her transitional year internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI, and her dermatology residency at the U-M Department of Dermatology. Dr. Aravind practiced dermatology in Tennessee and Texas before joining the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology in 2022. Dr. Aravind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Family Medicine

    South Lyon Family Physicians PLLC

    22024 Pontiac Trl, 
    South Lyon, MI 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Brennan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in South Lyon, Michigan. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency, Adenine Phosphoribosyltransferase Deficiency, Hereditary Xanthinuria, and Orotic Aciduria Type 1.

    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    9640 Commerce Rd # 100, 
    Commerce Township, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Cetner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Commerce Township, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Cetner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Cetner is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    133 W Main St # 251, 
    Northville, MI 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sami Abbasi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Northville, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Liver Spots. Dr. Abbasi is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ascension St. John Newland Medical Associates, PC

    47601 Grand River Ave # 22, 
    Novi, MI 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Lyons is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Purpura
    Dermatology
    4200 Whitehall Dr # 250, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Rindler is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Rindler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Purpura
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Purpura
    Internal Medicine

    Commerce Internal Medicine PC

    9640 Commerce Rd Ste 104, 
    Commerce Township, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Markowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Commerce Township, Michigan. Dr. Markowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Purpura. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Purpura?

    Purpura is purple-colored spots and patches that occur on the skin, and in mucus membranes, including the lining of the mouth.

    When should I see a Purpura doctor near Brighton, MI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Purpura doctor near Brighton, MI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Purpura doctors near Brighton, MI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Purpura doctors near Brighton, MI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Purpura doctor near Brighton, MI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Purpura doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Purpura doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Purpura doctor near Brighton, MI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Purpura doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Purpura doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Purpura doctors near Brighton, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Purpura doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Purpura doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Purpura doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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