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Dr. Michael Purkey, MD

Dr. Michael Purkey, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Purkey, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in San Jose, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with El Camino Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2581 Samaritan Dr Ste 210 San Jose, CA 95124

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Dr. Purkey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Purkey

4.7

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Eve Richards – Oct 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Stacy Short in San Jose, CA – May 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
SST, MD in Monterey, CA – Sep 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Tim R in Gilroy, CA – Sep 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
JoAna in Fresno, CA – Sep 01, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Darsh in sunnyvale – Aug 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Gabriel brown in Fresno, CA – Jun 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Campbell, CA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Purkey, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in San Jose, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with El Camino Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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    Office2581 Samaritan Dr Ste 210 San Jose, CA 95124
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