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5780 N New Jersey StIndianapolis, IN 46220
Phone+1 317-254-1542
Fax+1 317-880-0571
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Summary
- Valerie Purvin, MD, is a neuro-ophthalmologist based in Indianapolis, IN, serving as a Clinical Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her medical education and training at Tulane University School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine, specializing in Neurology and Ophthalmology. Dr. Purvin has contributed to the field with many publications, including works on topics like ischemic optic neuropathy, toxic optic neuropathies and idiopathic intracranial hypertension, with articles published in journals such as the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports.
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1983
Tulane UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1979 - 1982- Tulane UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
- Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
IA State Medical License 2015 - 2016
LA State Medical License 1978 - 1983
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsDoes Dolichoectasia of the Carotid Artery Cause Optic NeuropathyValerie I. Elmalem, Valerie A. Purvin
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2018-09-01 - 19 citationsOptic Perineuritis in Behçet Disease.Chuntao Lai, Yanbin Sun, Jiawei Wang, Valerie A. Purvin, Yunhong He
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2015-12-01 - Commentary.Valerie Purvin
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2015-07-14
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