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Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD
4.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD
4.4 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They currently practice at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Grapevine and Texas Health Heb. At present, Dr. Purgett received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Purgett is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
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Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Lung Cancer
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Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Umbilical Hernia
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
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Acid Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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4.4
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1 Star (1)

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Sep 30, 2016
Professional approach, job done right, great pre op discussion, kept it real
Doug S in Keller, TX — Sep 30, 2016
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General Surgery
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purgett's profile.

Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Grapevine and Texas Health Heb.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Purgett, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Grapevine

    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX

  • Texas Health Heb

    1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX