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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. 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.
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10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
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Geisinger Medical Center - GI Nutrition
Dr. Still is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. His clinical and research interests include malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Still obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in clinical nutrition at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Still is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.|Are weight loss medications right for you? Learn more from Dr. Still. Dr. Still is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastric Bypass, and Vagotomy.
UPMC Susquehanna Health, Digestive Disease Center
Richard Kenney, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Somerset and the Digestive Disease Center at UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Kenney received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Kenney is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert E. Purcell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert E. Purcell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert E. Purcell by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert E. Purcell a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert E. Purcell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Robert E. Purcell specialize in?
While Dr. Robert E. Purcell is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Morning Sickness, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert E. Purcell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert E. Purcell has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert E. Purcell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert E. Purcell accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert E. Purcell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Morning SicknessDr. Purcell isDistinguished. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Purcell isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Purcell isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.