Patrick Purves

Physician Assistant

Patrick is originally a native of Columbia, South Carolina. He completed his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University in 2016 where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Patrick relocated to Roanoke, Virginia where he attended Radford University Carilion’s Physician Assistant program. After graduating, he moved back to Phoenix to accept his current position with Dr. Laris at Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group. Patrick has been licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants to practice medicine since 2020. When he is not at work, he enjoys a passion for spending time with family and playing music.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences – Arizona State University (2016)
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies – Radford University Carilion (2020)
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (2020)

Certificates

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences
• Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Memberships

• Arizona Dermatology Physician Assistant Society
• Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
• American Academy of Physician Assistants