Nicholas C. Purdy
Distinguished in Hyperparathyroidism

Dr. Nicholas C. Purdy

Otolaryngology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
Accepting New Patients
18 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Hyperparathyroidism
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University.

Dr. Purdy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hyperparathyroidism.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008
Residency
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 2013
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in FL
Board Certifications
The American Osteopathic Association In Otolaryngology
Fellowships
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, 2014
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - ENT
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


13 Total Publications

Biochemical Profile of and Factors Associated With Recurrence in Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Biochemical Profile of and Factors Associated With Recurrence in Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Journal: JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
Published: July 24, 2025
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