Overview
Robert Purcell, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. Dr. Purcell has a special interest in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a method to diagnose and treat liver, gallbladder, pancreas and bile duct diseases, and general gastroenterology.|Dr. Purcell earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Danbury Hospital and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Bridgeport Hospital, both in Connecticut.|Dr. Purcell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.
Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Morning Sickness, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
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.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
Stacy Prall, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices in Lewisburg, and at UPMC Williamsport, and UPMC Muncy. She completed her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency and fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Prall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Northeast Gastroenterology Center, Inc./Greater Hazleton Gastroenterology, PC
Philosophy of care | I am driven by a tireless commitment to you and to my field. I bring my dedication to all those I serve, my passion for my work and my drive for excellence to each interaction with a patient or another provider. | Why I entered medicine | Practicing medicine is a privilege. My daily work provides me opportunities to use both my head and my heart as I solve problems and navigate challenges with my patients, helping them in their times of greatest need. | Community involvement | I have volunteered at various community health clinics serving the underprivileged. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my family as well as swimming and traveling. Dr. Yan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Stent Placement.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
Dr. Shellenberger is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include postgraduate medical education, esophageal motility and other GI laboratory procedures. Dr. Shellenberger earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Shellenberger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Shellenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Morning SicknessDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.