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Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD
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Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA.
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Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 57
Vancouver, WA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA.

About

Dr. Puruckherr graduated from University Marburg in 1995 and completed a residency at E Tn St University|University Marburg.Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Puruckherr currently practices at Vancouver Clinic and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Puruckherr has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Puruckherr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Puruckherr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Puruckherr is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 The Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave # 210, Vancouver, WA 98664
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Experience and Background Check

Shortness of Breath
Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Emphysema
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
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Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Sleep Study
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Air and Gas Embolism
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Cachexia
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Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Exercise Induced Asthma
Fever
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Inguinal Hernia
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nightmare Disorder
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberculosis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Vancouver, WA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Marburg in 1995. He specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Marburg
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • E Tn St University|University Marburg
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • E TN St University
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Puruckherr's profile.

Dr. Puruckherr frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Puruckherr, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Puruckherr has over 29 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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(253) 366-5872