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Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Vancouver, WA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from University Marburg and is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Puruckherr, completed a residency at E Tn St University|University Marburg. Patients rated Dr. Puruckherr an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Puruckherr works at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Low Blood Oxygen Level along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Puruckherr's Office Locations

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    The Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave # 210, Vancouver, WA 98664 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Systemic Sclerosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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    About Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1487684353
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • E TN St University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • E Tn St University|University Marburg
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Marburg
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Puruckherr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Puruckherr works at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, WA. View the full address on Dr. Puruckherr’s profile.

    Dr. Puruckherr has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Low Blood Oxygen Level, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Puruckherr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Puruckherr. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puruckherr.

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