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The Face of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Paps & Martinis

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Kari Lynn Purcott, MD

It’s a fairly novel concept: Make pap smears—wait for it—fun. Dr. Kari Lynn Purcott knows that taking care of your health is something worth celebrating, so her Vista office, Paps & Martinis, feels like a party, with sunshine-yellow and pink walls, disco balls, rockstar portraits, soothing scents, and velvet chairs. A far cry from the fluorescent-lit, clinical exam rooms of the typical doctor’s office, spaces like “Princess Street” and “The Cocoon” glow in soft purples and pinks, with neon signs that will prompt a smile and one chair perfectly framed beneath a mural of wings.

With 17 years of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and surgery, Dr. Purcott has delivered thousands of babies, championing patients of every age and gender with expert skill and luxe technology. Determined to create an atmosphere free of stigma, shame, or discomfort, she designs appointments that feel like a martini date with your best friend.

“My patients give me joy and meaning,” Dr. Purcott says. “Here, no one’s unloved. They trust me with their lives—they’re family.”

Paps & Martinis

2095 West Vista Way, Suite 106

Vista, California 92083

760-295-0664  |  purcottmd.com

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