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Sophia Purekal

Sophia Purekal, MD

Addiction Medicine

Accepting New Patients
4.7 of 5 stars110 ratings, 52 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Sophia Purekal

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5200 Eastern Avenue, Floor 2, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Rochester Medical Center

    Residency, Family Medicine, 2014

    University of Washington School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2011

    Board Certifications

    Family Medicine

    American Board of Family Medicine, 2014

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    110 ratings, 52 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2025

      She listens and spends a lot of time with me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2025

      I have no complaints about my provider and my opinion she's a very good doctor she always explains to me what's going on if I don't understand

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/13/2025

      I really appreciated Dr. Purekal

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2025

      Dr. Purekal is great. I have only worked with her for half a year, but seen her twice and everytime I see her she shows a good amount of empathy and curiosity about my health. She's also very informative when it comes to answering my many questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2025

      Very polite, good listener, answered all questions I asked, very good at explaining things.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/28/2025

      Dr Purekal is a wonderful physician. I'm glad I get to see her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Dr. Purekal is caring and compassionate and very responsive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      Friendly, explained everything so I could understand it

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2025

      One of the best PC Doctors I've ever had

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Dr. Purekal is kind, respectful, and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/11/2024

      I like my Doctor. She listens and cares.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      Excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/6/2024

      Dr Purekal is caring, involved, and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      Dr. Sophia is very diligent and goes thru every aspect of your health and takes full care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/18/2024

      Dr Purekal is the absolute best doctor I've ever went to. She goes through your history and takes her time to discuss all aspects of your health care needs. She goes above and beyond. Leaving "no stone unturned".

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      I truly believe she cares

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2024

      Excellent visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr. Purekal was amazing. She spent time with me and was very thorough in understanding my medical history. She is also a very clear communicator which made medical concepts easier to understand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/4/2024

      I haven't felt 100% about a PCP in years. But with my present PCP she is great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Very nice just waiting for cancer Dr referral

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      Always been nice and polite whenever in the office

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      She is extremely nice thoughtful and competent Couldn't ask for a better one.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      She's great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/20/2024

      To me she's the best provider anyone could dream of having and I'm happy that she's my provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      Very good and good to under stand

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2024

      Sophia is a good listener and a straight shooter when it comes to what I need to do as well as where I am regarding my health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2024

      Dr. Purekal is a wonderful clinician who has taken the time to get to know me -- very helpful with my chronic condition.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      Dr Purekal seems to genuinely care from a medical stand point about me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      I like this location, the nurses, receptionists, and my doctor Sophia Purekal. Everyone is very nice and understanding. I am moving 40 minutes northeast within Maryland and will continue to use this office, though by video call appointments instead so I don't have to drive so far.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2024

      I'm satisfied and

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2024

      My visit with Dr. Purekal yesterday was a very good visit. We went over results of some test as well as addressed any concerns that I had. She has gotten better with responding to my messages in a timely manner. Also, was on time for my appointment. After leaving her office I felt good about my visit Dr. Purekal.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      I felt very comfortable talking to my provider about my medical concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      Very nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      I like my Dr Sophia Purekal

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      I been blessed with a very caring doctor..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2024

      Dr Purekal is a good doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2024

      She was wonderful. I am happy to finally have a great PCP.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/22/2024

      As always, I was treated with dignity & respect

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      Dr. Purekal is outstanding and kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      She is very nice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2024

      Every time I go to my doctor she always helps me feel good about how I'm taking care of my self So I thank her always Do's a great job

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2024

      Very passionate and caring Doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Dr.Purekal is a very good and caring Dr. She always shows the upmost care and concern about my health...im pleased to have her as my primary Dr.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Dr Sophia it's very knowledgeable of what she is doing very polite very concern about your condition and try to do the best to maintain and solve it

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2024

      Very knwledgable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/26/2024

      Ist visit to this internist

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Dr Sophia is the best doctor I've had in many years. She shows me how concerned she Is about my health and always will find away to see me even If she's booked... Doctor Sophia Is whom we need to make the best decision for our health care and medications needs .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Thorough, kind, effective attentive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/9/2024

      She's the best Primary Care Doc I've ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/2/2024

      The Dr purekal was very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/27/2024

      Dr.purekal is a very pleasant person who takes pride in her practice