Robert E. Purcell
Experienced in Berdon Syndrome
Experienced in Berdon Syndrome

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 Berdon 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.

Graduate Institution
New York Medical College, 1981 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Danbury Hospital, 1984
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology
Fellowships
Bridgeport Hospital, 1986
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Upmc Williamsport
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Montoursville - Gastroenterology
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
Other Locations
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
Geisinger Montoursville - Endoscopy
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital - Endoscopy
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.


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