Overview
Tugrul Purnak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Purnak is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- HMO
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Locations
6400 Fannin St Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77030
6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Purnak has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Tugrul Purnak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tugrul Purnak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tugrul Purnak by calling their office at 713-704-3450. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tugrul Purnak a top-rated expert for Autoimmune Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tugrul Purnak is classified as an Distinguished expert for Autoimmune Hepatitis, 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. Tugrul Purnak specialize in?
While Dr. Tugrul Purnak is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Tugrul Purnak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tugrul Purnak has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autoimmune Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Tugrul Purnak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tugrul Purnak accept my insurance?
Dr. Tugrul Purnak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-3450 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
- Distinguished
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Purnak isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- CirrhosisDr. Purnak isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Purnak isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Purnak isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Purnak isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
