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Dr. Peter Purcell, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. Peter Purcell, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Schenectady, NY.
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Dr. Peter Purcell, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Schenectady, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Schenectady, NY.

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Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Schenectady, NY and has 50 years experience. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Bassett Medical Center and Cobleskill Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Purcell received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Purcell accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
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Gastroptosis
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Assoc. of Schenectady
    2147 Eastern Pkwy, Schenectady, NY 12309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 382-1153
  2. 2 Bassett Medical Center
    1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 547-3480
  3. 3 Albany Medical College
    1769 UNION ST, Schenectady, NY 12309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 264-4895
  4. 4 Cobleskill Regional Hospital
    178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 823-5311

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Oct 11, 2019
I trust Dr. Purcell, he is on top of your health issues and shows it every time I go.
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Gastroenterology
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  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Purcell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purcell's profile.

Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is affiliated with Bassett Medical Center and Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY

  • Cobleskill Regional Hospital

    178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY