Dr. Purvis joined the Children’s Medical Group in 1997. He is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Dr. Purvis graduated from Millsaps College in 1986 and received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1991. He then obtained his Pediatric training at the University Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Following his training, Dr. Purvis served on the Pediatric faculty at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Purvis is interested in medical education and is a member of all the local medical societies. He is married with 2 children and enjoys cycling.