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Dr. Derek Purcell, MD

Dr. Derek Purcell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Purcell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Purcell has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central and CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 195 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (195 reviews)

Practice

2446 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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Dr. Purcell's Reviews

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4.9

195 ratings, 152 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Apr 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Apr 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Tom McCarl – Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Tracy – Apr 05, 2025
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Angela – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jana Ackerman – Mar 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom H – Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SH – Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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A. Yund – Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert F – Oct 03, 2024
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Patsy Franz – Aug 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Jun 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Phyllis H – Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mark – Jun 14, 2024
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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...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Washington University Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Barnes-jewish Hospital Washington University Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 2005
  • Barnes-jewish Hospital Washington University Department Of General Surgery

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2000
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine., 2004

  • The American Journal of Sports Medicine., 2005

  • CORR, 2007

  • JBJS-Am, 2004

  • JBJS Am, 2006

  • Operative Techniques in Soports Medicine., 2004

  • AJSM, 2005

  • Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics., 2003

  • Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award, 2005

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Practice

Office2446 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Highlands Medical Group LLC2430 Research Pkwy Ste 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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