
Overview
Dr. Joan Purcell attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, before receiving her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine, Dr. Purcell practices at Step Pediatrics in The Woodlands. Her clinical interests include acne, adolescents, asthma, newborns, pediatrics, premature babies, sports injuries, sports medicine and well woman exams. Dr. Purcell is married and has three sons. When away from her practice, she enjoys exercising, triathlons, reading, cooking and relaxing with her family.
Dr. Purcell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Scarlet Fever, and Painful Menstrual Periods.
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Dr. Aaron Miller earned a combined MD and MBA at Texas Tech University Medical Center School of Medicine in Lubbock. He completed residencies in internal medicine and ophthalmology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Texas Children’s Hospital/ Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Miller has clinical interests in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He treats patients from birth to adulthood. Currently, Dr. Miller serves on the faculties of the Baylor College of Medicine and MgGregor Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Dr. Miller’s practice philosophy centers on communication. He strives to listen to patients and answer every question that may arise, emphasizing the importance of educating parents about their children’s eye conditions. His practice is characterized by outstanding care where staff members believe they are privileged to serve each patient. Dr. Miller has been recognized with a variety of professional honors and has given more than four dozen presentations at major national and international conferences. He is the author of numerous journal articles and has been active in ophthalmological research, most recently as part of a National Institutes of Health-funded group facilitating multi-center clinical research in strabismus, amblyopia and other eye disorders that affect children. A resident of The Woodlands, Dr. Miller is married and has three boys, including a set of twins. His favorite activities outside his practice are spending time with his family and following Texas Longhorn football. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and Amblyopia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joan Purcell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joan Purcell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joan Purcell by calling their office at 713-486-6760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joan Purcell a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joan Purcell is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Joan Purcell specialize in?
While Dr. Joan Purcell is a Adolescent Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Scarlet Fever. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Adolescent Medicine.
Does Dr. Joan Purcell accept my insurance?
Dr. Joan Purcell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-6760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- CroupDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Croup.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Painful Menstrual PeriodsDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Painful Menstrual Periods.
