David A. Purger, MD, PhD
Neurosurgery
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Biography
Dr. David A. Purger, MD, PhD, practices functional and restorative neurosurgery at IU Health, specializing in the surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, psychiatric conditions, facial pain and peripheral nerve disorders. Dr. Purger was called to neurosurgery by a lifelong fascination with the brain and a passion for exploring the intersection between technology and the mind. Dr. Purger believes in partnering with his patients and their families to help understand disorders of the nervous system and to develop a personalized, patient-centered treatment strategy. He believes in approaching every encounter with his patients and their families with kindness, humility and a commitment to work together to achieve the best outcome possible.
Dr. Purger grew up in and around Washington, DC, and studied Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, followed by his medical degree and neurosurgical residency and fellowship training at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is the Principal Investigator of the Indiana University Center on Novel Investigations of Consciousness (ICONIC), where he leads research on using neurosurgical tools to uncover mysteries of human consciousness, understand patient-specific network dysfunction to develop personalized neuromodulation strategies for psychiatric disorders and investigate the mechanisms underlying the effects of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Purger’s research has resulted in more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national conferences and book chapters. He also has a strong interest in brain-computer interfaces and restorative neurotechnology.
Outside of work, Dr. Purger enjoys exploring Indiana with his wife and miniature dachshund, playing piano and guitar, traveling, hiking, photography and caring for his plant collection.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
- CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
- Cigna HealthCare HMO
- Cigna HealthCare PPO
- Cigna Marketplace
- Community Health Network Employee Plan
- Encore Combined
- Encore Elite
- Encore Workers Compensation
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Indiana University Workers Compensation
- Indiana University Health Workers Compensation
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Marketplace
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell)
- Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program
- United HealthCare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging
- United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
- United HealthCare Marketplace
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage C-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage POS
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
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Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Neurosurgery
Conditions & Treatments:
Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Psychiatric Conditions, Facial Pain, Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Education
Undergraduate:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
School of Medicine:
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency:
Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship:
Stanford University School of Medicine
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Methodist/IU Health University
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
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