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Joseph Purpura, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Montecito, CA, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Montecito, CA

General Gynecology

Associate Vice President, Head of Medical Device Safety, Abbvie/Allergan Best-Selling Author of CODE CRISIS, a Medical Thriller codecrisisbook.com

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Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976 - 1980
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Delayed-onset nodules following Vycross hyaluronic acid filler treatment: reported rates from global post-marketing surveillance.
    Walsh RS, Newman M, Purpura JM., American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 2022 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 10/6/2022

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