Hillary Nelson Purcell, MD

Dr. Hillary Purcell loves working with children, watching them grow and change over time. She values the longterm relationships that form as she works with patients over time. She finds it most rewarding to see the impact her care has on her patients’ lives.Dr. Purcell offers comprehensive care for children from birth through college age, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses. She has a special interest in adolescent health. As a certified lactation counselor, she can guide mothers with breastfeeding concerns. Dr. Purcell creates a friendly, welcoming environment to help children feel comfortable. She likes to collaborate with parents, talking through conditions and recommendations with a conversational approach. She sees herself as an educator and partners with parents to assure quality care for their children. Dr. Purcell encourages everyone to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods to create good overall health.Dr. Purcell …and her husband are both Cincinnati natives who love cats. She enjoys gardening, reading and longdistance running.Practice Focus Newborn care Common childhood illnesses, like viral infections, ear infections, rashes Well-child visits, preventive medicine and immunizations Sports physicals Developmental screenings Adolescent care Asthma and other respiratory ailments Obesity and nutrition counseling Behavioral problems Mental health, including anxiety and depression