Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- German
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Taylor Hospital
About Jerald A Purifoy
About the Provider
Jerald Purifoy, MD, specializes in pediatrics. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Based in Southgate, MI, he lends his expertise at Corewell Health Pediatrics - 13133 Orchard Lake Rd. Dr. Purifoy attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his medical degree. He pursued his residency in pediatrics from Corewell Health. He completed his fellowship in neonatology at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Purifoy is affiliated with Corewell Health Taylor Hospital. He is bilingual and speaks English and German. He cares deeply that parents and the children learn about the challenges of growth, development, behavior, preventive health, and management of illness while receiving the treatment they need.
Locations
- Corewell Health Taylor Hospital Pediatrics - 15777 Northline Rd
- 15777 Northline Road, Suite 200, Southgate, MI 48195
- Get Directions
- phone: 734-246-8100
- fax: 734-246-8621
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center, Neonatology, 1997
- Residency: Beaumont Hospital, Pediatrics, 1990
- Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1987
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1991
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBSM Traditional
- BCBSM Trust PPO
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Blue Preferred Plus
- Cigna
- Claritev
- HAP CareSource
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Longevity Health
- McLaren
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Meridian Complete - East
- Meridian Wellcare
- Molina
- Priority Health
- Railroad Medicare
- United Health Care
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- Zing Health
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
30 ratings, 12 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
He is a remarkable doctor! Any healthcare facility would love him! For Corewell to have him, you are truly Blessed! Treat him right! He deserves all that and more!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
I have made complaints only about his staff and availability in the past. However, I have never had one bad thing about Dr. Purifoy. He listens and gets to the point to make sure my child gets the best care. I have recommended him as a doctor to other parents as well. He takes his time and always wants to be sure with things which is exactly what you want in a physician that is caring for your child especially an autistic one that cannot speak for herself quite yet to say if something hurts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
He a very good doctor if it something he no for sure he will send you to someone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He is the best pediatrician in the system
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Purifoy is a joy! We are so happy to have him as our daughter’s pediatrician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
We love Dr. Purifoy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
A good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
They were very patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
We love Dr. Purifoy! We've not always had the best experiences on sane day appointments as we get whichever dr available but when I know we will se our primary Dr. Purifoy, I know my concerns will be addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Very friendly and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
My child Dr. he’s so wonderful with her health and she loves Dr.Jerald A Purifoy MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
They even answered any questions he had not even pertaining to his appointment. They are very good.