Joan Purcell
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
920 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 140, 
The Woodlands, TX 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas At Galveston, 1990

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Specialties

Adolescent Medicine
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in TX

Fellowships

Baylor College of Medicine 1995

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

920 Medical Plaza Dr, Ste 140, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Purcell has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Asthma
Acne
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Office

6651 Main St Fl 21, 
Houston,, TX 
 (32.3 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joan Purcell

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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

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