Overview
Derk Purcell is a Neuroradiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Purcell is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
2333 Buchanan St Fl 2, San Francisco, CA 94115
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derk Purcell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derk Purcell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derk Purcell by calling their office at 415-600-3232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derk Purcell a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derk Purcell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Derk Purcell specialize in?
While Dr. Derk Purcell is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.
Does Dr. Derk Purcell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derk Purcell has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Derk Purcell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)Dr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
- Herniated DiskDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- MelorheostosisDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Osteopenia.
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AscitesDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Brain AneurysmDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AngiomyomaDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.