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Who is Dr. Purnell, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Susanne Purnell, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Purnell graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed her residency at Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Purnell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purnell’s office at (503) 297-3371.
Where did Dr. Purnell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics | CHLDRNS HSP NATL MED CTR, WASHINGTON, DC,, Pediatrics | Children's National Medical Center | Children's National Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt | University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
Is Dr. Purnell board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Susanne Purnell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Purnell speak?
Dr. Purnell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Purnell typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Purnell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Purnell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E668: Other obesity
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- High blood fats
ICD-10 Codes:
- E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
Also known as:
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- AN
- Dark Skin Patches
- Thickened Dark Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L83: Acanthosis nigricans
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Purnell typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Susanne Purnell may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Purnell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Purnell accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Purnell's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Purnell's office located?
Dr. Susanne Purnell's Primary Practice
9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 301
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-3371
What is Dr. Purnell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891784815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purnell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purnell
What is Dr. Susanne Purnell's specialty?
Dr. Purnell is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Portland, OR.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Susanne Purnell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Purnell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Susanne Purnell accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Susanne Purnell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susanne Purnell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purnell's office at (503) 297-3371 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susanne Purnell?
Please contact Dr. Purnell's office at (503) 297-3371 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susanne Purnell have?
Dr. Susanne Purnell is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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