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Richard Purcell, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, El Paso, TX

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Orthopaedic Surgery El Paso, TX

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Attending Surgeon

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  • Office

    820 E Redd Rd
    Bldg B
    El Paso, TX 79912
    Phone+1 915-581-0712
    Fax+1 915-533-8680

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Purcell is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in El Paso, TX, with a subspecialty in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his MD at the UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in 2012, then residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the National Capital Consortium and again at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center where he also pursued a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics. His experience includes knee and hip replacement procedures. Dr. Purcell has served as a Clinical Fellow at Hospital for Special Surgery and Orthopaedic Resident at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He has contributed to numerous publications on bone ongrowth, military orthopedics, external fixation, and pain management during hip arthroscopy.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2018 - 2019
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2018
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 2012, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships