Overview
Thomas Purgett is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Purgett is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
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. Thomas Purgett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Purgett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Purgett by calling their office at 858-554-6158. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Purgett a top-rated expert for Peptic Ulcer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Purgett is classified as an Advanced expert for Peptic Ulcer, 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. Thomas Purgett specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Purgett is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Cellulitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas Purgett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Purgett has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peptic Ulcer. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Purgett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Purgett accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Purgett accepts most major insurance plans, including Oscar and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-554-6158 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
- CellulitisDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- NecrosisDr. Purgett isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AppendicitisDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CholecystitisDr. Purgett isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.