Derek B. Purcell
Experienced in Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction

Dr. Derek B. Purcell

Orthopedics
CommonSpirit Health
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
CommonSpirit Health
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
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Overview

Dr. Derek Purcell is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder and knee.  His expertise is in advanced arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder and knee, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and joint replacement for the knee and shoulder. Dr. Purcell graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.  After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery residence as well as Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis. During his fellowship, Dr. Purcell served as assistant team physician for the St. Louis Rams (NFL), Blues (NHL), and Cardinals (MLB).  He was a former member of the NFL Team Physicians Society.  He has served as a physician for the St. Louis Cardinals spring training camp in Jupiter, FL as well as assisted with the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN. In Colorado Springs, Dr. Purcell serves as a Team Physician for Colorado College Athletics.  He has also assisted with the care of multiple high school athletic teams.  He currently assists with Vista Ridge High School, Colorado Springs Christian School, and Cheyenne Mountain High School.  He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
University Of Virginia Health System
Residency
Washington University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CO
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Fellowships
Washington University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Mt San Rafael Hospital
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Call: 719-623-1050
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