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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. 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.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
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
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Joseph Drabick is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Drabick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology
Dr. Vadakara is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Vadakara obtained his medical degree from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Vadakara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Vadakara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Geisinger Selinsgrove - Hematology And Oncology
Dr. Patel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology. He obtained his medical degree from Howard University, and he completed his residency and his fellowship at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in medical oncology. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cervical CancerDr. Purinton isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Purinton isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Purinton isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Purinton isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. Purinton isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- Advanced
- Ovarian CancerDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Purinton isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Experienced
- AdenomyosisDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Adenomyosis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Purinton isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.