


Dr. Richard Purcell, MD
Dr. Richard Purcell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ruidoso, NM and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities Las Palmas Medical Center and Lincoln County Medical Center.
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211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345Make an Appointment
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Dr. Purcell is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center El Paso, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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Dr. Richard Purcell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ruidoso, NM and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities Las Palmas Medical Center and Lincoln County Medical Center.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Health Science
Medical School, 2012
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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