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Summary
Dr. Shawn Purnell is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in heart and chest surgery procedures. He earned his medical degree from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah and has been practicing for 10 years. His dual specialty training in thoracic surgery and general surgery allows him to address complex cardiovascular conditions requiring surgical intervention.
Dr. Purnell is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and practices at locations in Maywood, Illinois and Houston, Texas. He treats patients with coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart disease, and addresses conditions involving reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques, and off-pump bypass operations that allow heart surgery without using a heart-lung machine.
Dr. Purnell is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and practices at locations in Maywood, Illinois and Houston, Texas. He treats patients with coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart disease, and addresses conditions involving reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques, and off-pump bypass operations that allow heart surgery without using a heart-lung machine.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Shawn Matthew Purnell has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Shawn Matthew Purnell, MD | Dr. Di Fan, MD | Teresa Anne Evans | Catherine M Katilius |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Pediatrics | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 10 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish | |||
| Maywood , IL | Chicago , IL | Philadelphia , PA | New Lenox , IL |
| Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah | Med School: China Medical University | Med School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Md School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Shawn Matthew Purnell has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shawn Matthew Purnell has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Dr. Shawn Matthew Purnell holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Illinois and California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah in 2016.
NPI Number
Dr. Purnell's NPI number is 1235587072.
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- Where is Dr. Shawn Purnell's office located?
- Dr. Shawn Purnell's office is located at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153.
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