Overview
Dr. Robert Purvis is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. He received his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed two residency programs: dermatology at Texas Tech University and internal medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital. As a healthcare provider in South Carolina, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and past president of the South Carolina Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, he is active in patient care, research, leadership, and legislative efforts to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Dr. Purvis has a special interest in the prevention and treatment of skin cancer and is the longest-standing Mohs micrographic surgery provider on the Grand Strand. He has provided services in dermatology, dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, and Mohs micrographic surgery in the Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside, and surrounding areas for 29 years and welcomes patients of all ages for medical skin care needs.
Dr. Purvis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Guttate Psoriasis, and Comedones.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3001 Newcastle Loop, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Purvis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Purvis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Purvis by calling their office at 843-887-7546. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Purvis a top-rated expert for Actinic Keratosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Purvis is classified as an Advanced expert for Actinic Keratosis, 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. Robert Purvis specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Purvis is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Guttate Psoriasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Robert Purvis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Purvis has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Actinic Keratosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Purvis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Purvis accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Purvis accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-887-7546 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
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Purvis isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- WartsDr. Purvis isAdvanced. Learn about Warts.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autoerythrocyte SensitivityDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Purvis isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.