Scott C. Purinton
Distinguished in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma

Dr. Scott C. Purinton

Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Distinguished in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Purinton is a gynecologic oncologist, or a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on women’s reproductive organs, like ovarian cancer. He serves as the chief of gynecologic oncology.|Dr. Purinton’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery techniques, which allow for quicker recovery time in the treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system; new chemotherapeutic protocols and targeted therapeutics in treating gynecologic cancers; ovarian cancer screening for early detection; improving quality of life for women with gynecologic cancers; and molecular profiling to lessen the chance of recurrence of gynecologic cancers.|Dr. Purinton earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Purinton also holds a doctor of philosophy degree in physiology. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in general obstetrics and gynecology and in gynecologic oncology.|When he’s not at work, Dr. Purinton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Lewisburg.|Video: more from Dr. Scott Purinton, M.D., PhD.

Dr. Purinton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Cervical Cancer.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Univeristy Of Miami School Of Medicine, 2003 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2007
Specialties
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology In General Obstetrics And Gynecology And In Gynecologic Oncology
Fellowships
U. of Texas Southwestern, 2011
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy - Gynecology Oncology
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
Call: 800-230-4565

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Phase I/II Trial of Fenretinide/LXS Oral Powder (NSC 374551) Plus Ketoconazole in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer and Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Phase I/II Trial of Fenretinide/LXS Oral Powder (NSC 374551) Plus Ketoconazole in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer and Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 27, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

3 Total Publications

Utility of routine cytology in detecting asymptomatic cervical cancer recurrence.
Utility of routine cytology in detecting asymptomatic cervical cancer recurrence.
Journal: Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology
Published: November 07, 2021
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