Dr. Michael Purkis, MD

Dr. Michael Purkis is very approachable and caring toward his patients. He administers the best care he can to patients as he makes sure what they need can be obtained if not through him; their insurance or other resources. I've been with him for over 2 decades and I wouldn't go to anyone else!!

Incompetent people running. the front end of the place.

Been going here a couple years but can never get in to see doctor, had the flu and was told to go to the er. When i called to schedule another appointment was told the dr would be out for two weeks and was full up after he came back and again referred to er or urgent care, the staff didn't even offer me a date for an appointment, just that his schedule was full. Told the staff this is not acceptable and that I may need to change primary care dr if i cant ever get in. Several days later i received a form letter terminating me as a patient. TERRIBLE!!!!! Staff is rude and don’t dare question them or you will get a termination also. TERRIBLE !!!

Poor patient skills. His staff is very friendly and helpful.

Great doctor and staff.

I think Dr Purkis is great. He listens and helps to the extent he can. Staff is friendly and helpful. Ease of getting around office while disabled is tough. There’s not handicapped parking anywhere near the door.

I switched from another practice around a year ago and am so pleased with Dr. Purkis. Thus far it has been easy to get an appointment and deal with prescriptions. He has taken appropriate time with me face to face and has resolved my issues.

I don’t usually leave reviews, but given the reviews that I have seen in this site, I have to question whether some of these folks have seen the same Dr Purkis that treated my wife and I for the last 6 years. Dr Purkis is a solid physician who is a straight-shooter who uses direct questioning and intellect to provide sound advice and treatment. As a generalist, Dr Purkis knows when to involve specialists I order to provide and recommend the most sound treatment.

Had a cough and needed to see the doctor. Had a negative Covid test but Purkis still refused to see me and referred me to my the ER or Urgent Care

When my "regular doctor" retired I was a bit concerned that I would be able to find a "new" doctor who would be "as good" as my "old" doctor. Dr. Michael Purkis quickly dispelled any of my concerns. I simply cannot believe some of the negative comments I have read here regarding Dr. Purkis. He is very professional l and appears to be highly knowledgeable and proficient in his profession. One of the first things I experienced is that Dr. Purkis is very "up front" and honest. He "tells it like it is" without mincing words. Perhaps some may regard that as being "insensitive", however, personally, I don't want someone, particularly my doctor. to "sugar coat" anything about my health! He "got my attention"! In a period of about three months, I lost ever thirty pounds and my A1C was significantly reduced. When I returned for my "follow up" visit, it was like visiting 'family'! Dr Purkis expressed his delight, even "excitement", at my progress. I highly recommend TVFP and Dr. Purkis!

Satisfied with care

After a long string of specialists trying and failing and doing many tests, we went to Dr. Purkis and he diagnosed my husband's issue right away. He's really smart and kind.

This guy is terrible. I recently called his office after hours because I was running a fever and was experiencing severe body aches. When I spoke to him by phone I asked if he thought it was necessary to get a Covid test. His response was "Hahaha! NOBODY'S getting a Covid test, buddy!". I went to the ER that evening and received a Covid test without requesting one within 5 hours of my conversation with Purkis. His so-called annual physical exam took less than 90 seconds. Fortunately he currently has an awesome Nurse Practitioner who is far more thorough, attentive and professional. Zero stars for Purkis.

Less than ZERO stars. He just 'fired me' with a letter in the mail because I didn't choose the course of treatment he recommended for my osteoporosis. I called 2 separate times this past week due to extreme side effects from the flu shot. Both times he had his staff tell me to go to the ER. I wanted to see my Primary Care Physician, not sit and suffer in an ER for 7 hours and receive enormous bills. I never did think he had a good 'bedside' manner which is why I mostly saw his NP. So in a nutshell, he refused to give me care. I am beyond speechless. Horrible, horrible Dr. who does NOT CARE about his patients.

My back was hurting so bad that I had to crawl at times. His solution was for me to buy knee pads.

I took my elderly father for a appointment. He had two previous appointments and the office called and canceled twice one apt because the Dr was running behind another one because their system was down! We showed up for his appointment and updated his insurance information with the front office and we put down that he had a l new secondary insurance. The front office came back and said they didn't take his secondary insurance and they wouldn’t be able to see him? I asked if they could just bill his primary insurance and we could pay any co-payment if the primary insurance didn’t pay. They said No! I was so concerned because this was a follow up apt for my dad diabetes and asked if I could at least get his information for the appointment so I would know if he would be ok until I can find another Dr. They refused. I asked to speak to the office manager and they said she was busy and with a patient. I asked for records and they said they would have to charge us. Long story short they don’

Dr. Purkis has been my primary care physician for 3 years. I recently saw him for my annual physical. Dr. Purkis and the staff are excellent in the care they provide for patients. He has my highest recommendation for anyone that would be looking for a family physician.

I have gone to this Dr for over 20 years, during that time, he accurately has diagnosed my needs, followed up with tests to confirm the same. He is an excellent person to listen, diagnose and find you the correct treatment and or specialist for the situation. He has never let me or my referred friends down in any manner. Words to describe him and his ability.......PROFESSIONAL, ACCURATE AND TRUSTWORTHY.......just what I would trust my wellbeing to

Worst doctor in Tucson

If I could give 0 stars here, I would. As a doctor myself, I found Dr. Purkis to be unprofessional, unsanitary, with lack of proper medical knowledge.I had a cyst on my back that was hurting. Dr. Purkis, examined my back without wearing gloves, or even washing his hands. He also stated that it wasnt a cyst, but a small inflamed pimple on my back. Gave me antibiotics and dismissed me. I ended up in emergency room in extreme pain few days later, & was told that the cyst had to be removed asap!