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Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD
4.9 (219 Ratings)
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Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 43
Coral Springs, FL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD works in Coral Springs, FL as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (St. Augustine) in 2005. Dr. Traverso completed a residency at Howard University. At present, Dr. Traverso has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 219 times. They are affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Traverso also speaks Spanish. Dr. Traverso practices at Practice in Coral Springs, FL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Traverso Hand Inc.
    3100 Coral Hills Dr Ste 305, Coral Springs, FL 33065

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4.9
Based on 219 Reviews
5 Stars (212)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 14, 2024
He did an excellent surgery on my wrist
Helga Augustin — Sep 14, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
General Hand Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (St. Augustine)
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Howard University
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Howard University
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • John Dempsey Hospital of University of CT Health Center|University of Connecticut School Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Purnell Traverso, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Traverso accepts Aetna, AvMed and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Traverso accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Traverso speaks Spanish. See Dr. Traverso's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Traverso has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 219 times.

Dr. Traverso is board certified in General Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Dr. Traverso has been practicing as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon for 19 years.

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