Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
University Health System, Inc.
1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
Knoxville, TN 

Overview

Samuel Purkey is a Gastroenterologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Purkey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

University Health System, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
1130 Middle Creek Rd, Suite 260, Sevierville, TN 37862
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samuel C. Purkey

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel C. Purkey?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Samuel C. Purkey by calling their office at 865-305-6740. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Samuel C. Purkey a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samuel C. Purkey is classified as an Advanced expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Samuel C. Purkey specialize in?

While Dr. Samuel C. Purkey is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Samuel C. Purkey accept my insurance?

Dr. Samuel C. Purkey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-305-6740 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.

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