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Dr. Derek Purcell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Derek Purcell, MD
4.9 (172 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dr. Derek Purcell, MD
4.9 (172 Ratings)
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Dr. Derek Purcell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO.

About

Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has 24 years experience. They graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 2000 and completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Washington University Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Centura Penrose Hospital, UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central and Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital. Dr. Purcell has experience treating conditions like Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Purcell received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 172 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Purcell is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
ACL Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Meniscus Surgery
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Runner's Knee
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Whole Health Colorado Front Range
  • Silver Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
    WellChoice - H-CO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2446 Research Pkwy Ste 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Highlands Medical Group LLC
    2430 Research Pkwy Ste 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
  3. 3 Centura Health Physician Group Primary Care Broadmoor
    1263 Lake Plaza Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
  4. 4 Memorial Hospital Phys Group
    1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Purcell
4.9
Based on 172 Reviews
5 Stars (166)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 04, 2024
Dr. Purcell was thorough, encouraging, practical, and extremely adept at explaining why I’m in the mess I’m in, what he would do, and the outcome I could expect. He instills confidence.
— Apr 04, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • As our name implies, our goal is to provide our patients with comprehensive orthopedic excellence. Our physicians and staff work in a collaborative setting to provide world-class care and service. We diagnose and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems from injury to wear and tear. Our physicians help patients of all ages and activity levels.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 2000. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia / Main Campus
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital Washington University Department Of General Surgery
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital Washington University Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Purcell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purcell's profile.

Dr. Purcell frequently treats the following conditions: Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is affiliated with Centura Penrose Hospital, UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central and Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derek Purcell, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centura Penrose Hospital

    2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

    1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

    16420 W US Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO