Overview
Michael Puruckherr, MD, is a UW Health pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician and Director of the Sleep Lab.Dr. Puruckherr treats people with lung diseases and sleep conditions. These include asthma, COPD (a disease that makes breathing difficult) and fibrosis (scar tissue in the lungs). Dr. Puruckherr also treats sleep apnea (when breathing stops and starts during sleep), restless legs syndrome (uncomfortable leg movements) and narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness). He uses the latest technology to diagnose and care for his patients.During office visits, Dr. Puruckherr gives each person his full attention, just as he would give a family member. He listens to their concerns and educates them about their conditions using words that are easy to understand. He outlines their treatment options and helps them make decisions to treat their disorders in the best way possible.Dr. Puruckherr creates personalized care plans that relieve each patient’s symptoms and help them feel better and enjoy life. He is also bilingual in English and German.During his free time, Dr. Puruckherr enjoys traveling (especially to see his family in Germany), walking, playing chess and cooking.It’s exciting when patients return after treatment and say they can breathe so much easier or sleep so much better — and now they enjoy life more.
Dr. Puruckherr is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema.
Dr. Puruckherr is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Sleep Medicine.
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1340 Charles St, Suite 405, Rockford, IL 61104
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Puruckherr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Puruckherr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Puruckherr by calling their office at 779-696-6102. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Puruckherr a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Puruckherr is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Puruckherr specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Puruckherr is a Sleep Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sleep Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael Puruckherr accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Puruckherr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-6102 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BullaeDr. Puruckherr isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Puruckherr isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Puruckherr isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Puruckherr isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsbestosisDr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- AsthmaDr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Puruckherr isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.

