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Dr. Tugrul Purnak, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tugrul Purnak, MD

Dr. Tugrul Purnak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Detar Hospital Navarro, Ben Taub Hospital, The Woman's Hospital of Texas, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Purnak an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Purnak works at Practice in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Esophageal Varices, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage from Alcohol along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Purnak's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Texas Medical Center Dental
    6400 Fannin St Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 704-3450
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 704-4000
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Saturday
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    Sunday
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  3. 3
    Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital
    5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 566-5000
  4. 4
    University of Texas Medical Foundation
    6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 500-7700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
  • Detar Hospital Navarro
  • Ben Taub Hospital
  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas
  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Splenomegaly
Tobacco Use Disorder
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Fever
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Joint Pain
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Reflux Esophagitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pharyngitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Shortness of Breath
Stomal Ulcer
Thrush
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Tugrul Purnak, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346616851
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ANKARA UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL FACULTY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Purnak has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Purnak has seen patients for Esophageal Varices, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage from Alcohol, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Purnak on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Purnak. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Purnak.

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