Overview
Women’s imaging is a technical and emotional subspecialty of radiology, and it is essential to have passionate, empathic and proactive physicians guiding patients through these deeply personal medical experiences. Watching my two aunts simultaneously battle breast cancer contributed to my passion for women's health, which I have been actively pursuing since the beginning of my training. I am approachable and compassionate, which allows me to bring a level of comfort and ease to interactions with my patients. I have come to recognize that it is of equal importance to make the correct diagnosis in the reading room as it is to be able to communicate the findings with patience and empathy. Having witnessed the diagnosis of breast cancer from both the patient and physician standpoint, I know the importance of the humanistic as well as scientific attributes of women’s imaging.
Dr. Purakal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhabdoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Rhabdoid Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Rhabdoid Tumor.
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Locations
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
1926 Good Hope Rd, Enola, PA 17025
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sonia Betancourt is a Radiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Betancourt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhabdoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Patricia De Groot is a Radiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. De Groot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhabdoid Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor.
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
Gandikota Girish is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Girish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhabdoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Synovial Sarcoma.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Breast LumpDr. Purakal isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Experienced
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- GalactocoeleDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- MelorheostosisDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Neonatal Ovarian CystDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.
- OsteopeniaDr. Purakal isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.