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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 773-702-1000

Summary

  • Dr. John Purakal, MD is a board certified emergency medicine physician in Chicago, Illinois. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Illinois and North Carolina. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2014 - 2017
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2014 - 2020
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Duke Emergency Medicine Comes into Its Own
    Duke Emergency Medicine Comes into Its OwnApril 26th, 2023
  • New Study Asks Black and Latino Residents Who Had COVID-19 in Pandemic’s First Year About Their Experience
    New Study Asks Black and Latino Residents Who Had COVID-19 in Pandemic’s First Year About Their ExperienceJune 13th, 2022
  • These Undergraduates Help Connect Patients in Duke’s ER with Food, Housing and Utility Support
    These Undergraduates Help Connect Patients in Duke’s ER with Food, Housing and Utility SupportApril 27th, 2022
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