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Dr. Joyce Purakal, MD

Dr. Joyce Purakal, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Joyce Purakal, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Saint Clair Shores, MI. She is affiliated with Ascension Saint John Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

21000 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 102 Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081

Dr. Purakal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
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Dr. Purakal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Purakal

3.5
56 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
2%
2%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
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1 star
36%
36%

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Gynecologist visit
Dr Purakal and her staff are always friendly and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 18, 2025
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Amazing Dr
I have been seeing Dr Purakal for years!! She really cares about her patients and their health. She always asks if there is anything else I need from her or the office and she takes time to explain anything that I don’t understand. Would highly recommend her to friends and family!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie – Jan 21, 2025
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I would recommend her to any one!
Dr. Puracal is a knowledgeable , caring, and patient doctor. She takes her time with you. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beth D – Dec 31, 2024
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Spent time with me regarding my questions. Was thoughtful and honest with me regarding medication concerns and the impact to my health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JYoung – Oct 22, 2024
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Dr. Purakal
She seems to be rushing all the time… and don’t listen to me not much… I feel like not being heard…
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 26, 2024
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Friendly and attentive
Dr Purakal made me feel comfortable and listened to my concerns the staff is also very friendly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicky Ross – Feb 13, 2024
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Did not listen! Was not caring or compassionate but was condescending and rude! Most awful experience at a doctors office ever.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 08, 2024
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New patient
Dr.Purakal did not have the decency to see me after a a half hour wait in reception area & then with the PA. This doctor would not renew my scrip for estrogen nor my mammogram. She could at least have seen me to talk about weaning myself from estrogen.I left having to seek a new gynecologist. She stood in the outer area to glare at me. What an awful visit. I will write a letter once I know who to direct it to.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dorothy Wunchel – Dec 19, 2023
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My appointments are always very positive with Dr. Purakal. I’m a senior and she has been very patient and concerned listening to my needs. I highly recommend her and happy she is my physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Diana – Dec 13, 2023
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Absolutely amazing!
Dr. Purakal is such a caring, kind, understanding doctor. She always has time for any of my questions and concerns. She is also a great coach for when it’s time to give birth.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2023
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Dr. Purakel addressed all of my concerns! It was like a one on one woman conversation! She listened to my needs & was very proactive in getting me to my next step of treatment! Also the staff was very helpful in communicating with me! Great experience!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Paula – Oct 02, 2023
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Im 34 weeks now and i do visits at Dr.Purakal.I would recommend her she is so nice person…she answers every question that i have till now has been such a good doctor for me and my baby.The nurse is awesome and so sweet i like her so much.And the other staff are so understanding and answer all my question and things that i don’t understand.I hope I will have a good delivery with Dr.Purakal!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Klaudia – Aug 26, 2023
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Not Pleasant
I went to her for a follow up visit as my original doctor in the office retired. She was not patient nor took the time to complete the review of my chart that the other physician had recorded regarding my diagnosis and care. She discredited the other doctor regarding the procedure that I was following up in. Overall, she is not very nice, she rushes and basically tell you what she’s going to do rather than discussing my care and what I wanted. I chose to get a 2nd opinion. I will see a different doctor going forward.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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N/a – Aug 18, 2023
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Dr. Purakal has been amazing.
After having another physician, who was not attentive to my needs. Dr. Purakal has been patient, kindly and great at informing me with what’s going on with my pregnancy. I feel safe in her care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Candace Bullard – Jun 26, 2023
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Not Personable
She rushed the whole visit. Opened up the exam room door before I could finish undressing. Did not want to talk even though it was my first time meeting her. I felt like she was more interested in keeping her schedule than she was in learning her patient. She also ran tests that we had not discussed and was totally unnecessary. I will be finding me another GYN. My experience was not pleasant at all.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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May 31, 2023
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Caring Professional and helpful
Today was the first time I had met Dr Purakal. She performed a procedure in while my regular doctor, Dr Chari is on leave. I couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate and caring person to take care of me. First impressions are everything and I would definitely see her in Dr Chari’s absence in the future. Thank you!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine D – Mar 23, 2023
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Regular Exams and Pregnancy/Delivery
I cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Purakal and her team. I very much trust her medical care and advice. She is professional, very thorough, and supportive. She also truly listens. I am incredibly grateful to be able to receive such wonderful care. Thank you so much Dr. Purakal and your team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 05, 2022
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She’s such a great doctor her and April are the best !!! I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Even gifted them with thank you cards and a fruit basket.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2022
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Very efficient and thorough
Annual exam. Office staff and Nurse are always friendly and efficient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2022
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The visit was excellent, from check in to the end. The staff was very helpful, efficient and very friendly. The doctor has a wonderful bedside manner and answered all my questions. I was in and out in 45 minutes. I would highly recommend Dr. Purakel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Valerie Moran – Jan 17, 2022
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Dr. Joyce Purakal, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Saint Clair Shores, MI. She is affiliated with Ascension Saint John Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Medical School
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Dr. Purakal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    St John Regional Medical Urgent Care21000 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 102 Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
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    Practice

    Office20373 Hall Rd Macomb, MI 48044
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Saint John Hospital

      22101 Moross Rd
      Detroit, MI 48236
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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