NicholasCraigPurdyDOFACS
Otolaryngology (ENT) • Danville, PAHead & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery
Director of Head and Neck Surgery, Dept of Otolaryngology
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Office
100 academy ave
Danville, PA 17822Phone+1 570-271-6286
Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Purdy, DO, is an otolaryngologist located in Danville, PA, specializing in head and neck surgery with subspecialties in head and neck microvascular, oncologic, and plastic surgery. He completed his fellowship and residency in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System and St Barnabas Medical Center, respectively, after graduating from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Purdy's expertise includes head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and cancer excision. He has contributed to scholarly literature with publications focusing on various aspects of head and neck surgery and is involved in clinical trials such as comparing sentinel lymph node biopsy with standard neck dissection for oral cavity cancer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2013 - 2014- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013 - 2014
St Barnabas Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2013
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
PA State License 2008 - 2026
FL State License 2013 - 2016
NJ State License 2009 - 2013
AOA Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Comparing Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy With Standard Neck Dissection for Patients With Early-Stage Oral Cavity Cancer Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 08
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Operative technique: Pectoralis major flap with rib.Randy W Lesh, Ryan N Hellums, Priscilla Pichardo, Madison Gladfelter, Nicholas C Purdy
Head & Neck. 2024-03-01 - Importance of PET/CT in Initial Workup of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Ryan N Hellums, Priscilla F A Pichardo, Kenneth W Altman, Ellen Penn, Kevin P Stavrides
OTO Open. 2023-09-20 - 3 citationsDepression and anxiety in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing free flap reconstruction.Priscilla F A Pichardo, Vincent M Desiato, Ryan N Hellums, Kenneth W Altman, Nicholas C Purdy
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2023-09-12
Committees
- Member, AAO-HNS Endocrine Surgery Committee 2022 - Present
- Guest member, AAO-HNS Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology Committee 2022 - Present
- Member, American Head and Neck Society Membership and Credentials Committee 2021 - Present
- Member, AAO-HNS Microvascular Surgery Committee 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
- American Head and Neck SocietyFellow
- Member
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