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Indiana University Eye Care Inc.550 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202 map
Dr. Valerie Purvin is an ophthalmologist in Indianapolis. As an eye doctor, she diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, or trauma of the eye such as glaucoma or cataracts.
Indiana University Eye Care Inc.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Valerie A. Purvin is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(317) 274-2727
Address
550 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Valerie Purvin graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1978.
Dr. Purvin has one office in Indiana where she specializes in Ophthalmology and Neurology.
Dr. Purvin works with sixteen doctors including Dr. Richard Burgett and Dr. Joshua Schliesser.
Specialties
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Ophthalmology
As an ophthalmologist in IN, Dr. Valerie Purvin is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases or trauma of the eye. Dr. Purvin may treat conditions such as glaucoma, corneal tumors, cataracts, retinal disorders, conjunctivitis, astigmatism and ocular tumors. Treatments may include the prescription of medication or surgeries such as corrective surgery (e.g. LASIK), cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.
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Neurology
Dr. Valerie Purvin identifies and treats various neurological conditions, coming from issues in the brain and spinal cord. Dr. Purvin may order tests & scans to arrive at the correct diagnosis, which is needed for arranging an appropriate treatment plan for patients. Treatments can involve medication management, multiple therapies, or lifestyle changes, among others.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- State University of Iowa
- The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Languages Spoken
- English
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