Derek Purcell
Experienced in Dysostosis Peripheral
Experienced in Dysostosis Peripheral
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, 
Colorado Springs, CO 

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 Dysostosis Peripheral. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Residency
Obarnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in CO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowships
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis
Hospital Affiliations
Uch-Memorial Health System
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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Kaiser Permanente
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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Locations

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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As a Colorado native and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Justin Newman understands the value of an active lifestyle. His practice uses innovative, research-based techniques to help patients return to sports, work, and activity as quickly and safely as possible. He specializes in treating sports injuries and preserving the function of the hips, knees, and shoulders. His commitment to patients begins with the first visit and continues through recovery. Originally from Holyoke, Colorado, Dr. Newman grew up farming and ranching in a small community. He attended the University of Denver on a Boettcher Foundation Scholarship, where he gained international experience through research in the Galapagos Islands and studies in London and Chile. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and traveled to Peru to research the doctor-patient relationship. He also completed a year of orthopedic trauma research at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Newman completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado, followed by a prestigious fellowship at the Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail. There, he treated professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, English Premier League, Ironman, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. He now serves as a consultant team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association at both national and international events. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysostosis Peripheral. His top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Endoscopy.

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