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Scott Purinton, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Danville, PA

ScottChristopherPurintonMDPhD, FACOG, FACS(He/Him)

Obstetrics & Gynecology Danville, PA

Gynecologic Oncology

Chief of Gynecologic Oncology Geisinger Health System

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  • Office

    100 N. Academy Ave.
    Danville, PA 17822
    Phone+1 570-214-9865
    Fax+1 570-214-1720

Summary

  • I am Chief of Gynecologic Oncology for Geisinger Health System. I am a board-certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist. I am board certified in general obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. I serve as Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

    I completed my residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I then completed a 4 year fellowship program in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have an extensive research background and hold a doctorate of philosophy degree in physiology. I have written and published numerous peer review journal articles and book chapters.

    I have vast expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgical techniques. I manage all aspects of both cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system.

    I was initially drawn to the surgical aspect of the subspecialty, but it was the comprehensive aspect of women's oncologic health care that inspired me to pursue a career as a gynecologic oncologist. For me, it is both an honor and a privilege to take part in all aspects of a women’s journey from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to survivorship and end of life issues.

    I live in Lewisburg, PA with my beautiful wife, Emily and daughter, Mackenzie.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2007 - 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2003, M.D.
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicinePh.D., Physiology, 1995 - 1999
  • Furman University
    Furman UniversityBS, Biology, Cum Laude, Alpha Phi Omega, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2018
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The utility of routine cytology in detecting asymptomatic cervical cancer recurrence  
    McDowell, J., A.J.Young, J.A.Daucher and S.C.Purinton, Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology, 12/29/2021
  • Gastric type adenocarcinoma of the cervix presenting as ovarian neoplasm  
    McDowell, J., N. Josseph, P.K. Singh, H. Yin, and S.C. Purinton., Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 11/16/2021
  • Outcomes of third line chemotherapy for recurrent and persistent cervical cancer.  
    Manders, D.B., S.C. Purinton, J.S Lea, D.S Miller, S.M Kehoe, D.L Richardson., Gynecologic Oncology, 11/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Listen closely - You body is depending upon you
    Listen closely - You body is depending upon youSeptember 24th, 2024
  • Ovarian cancer survivor: Listen to her body
    Ovarian cancer survivor: Listen to her bodySeptember 17th, 2024
  • Spot the early warning signs of ovarian cancer
    Spot the early warning signs of ovarian cancerSeptember 17th, 2024
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