Dr. Stephen Purcell, DO | Allentown, PA | Dermatologist

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Dr. Stephen Purcell has practiced dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain medicine for 46 years. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg and sees patients in Allentown and Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center and earned his medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Purcell 3.89 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.9

18 Ratings
46 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Wilford Hall Medical Center
6 written reviews
3 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Purcell's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

18 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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I have been with Dr Purcell for years now by a fluke. It was an emergency for me and my regular Dr wasn’t there. I have never looked back. He has the best bedside manner. He gave me his assurance that he could fix me. He did and I am eternally grateful. Thank you Dr Purcell.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 21st, 2022

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My father went to this doctor and mentioned he had something on his leg, Dr Purcell said it was nothing to worry about. A couple months after the wound started to bleed out of no where. Went to get it biopsied (9 months after the Dr saying it was okay) and it came back stage two melanoma. This doctor has also missed a close friend to ours cancer on her arm saying it was not a big deal. If you want false answers then this is your guy. Very disappointed in his diagnosis and should not be a doctor due to invalid advice. Be weary and always get a second opinion if you see Dr. Purcell.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 29th, 2019

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I went to see him for a rash covering my stomach and arms for about two weeks. He walked into the room, laughed at me, and told me it was poison ivy. It was the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor and will never be returning to Advanced Dermatology.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

April 25th, 2019

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I have been seeing Dr. Purcell and his physician assistant for about 2.5 years. He is as excellent dermatologist!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 17th, 2017

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Dr. Purcell is really that good. The best of the best! I have been a patient for 30 years. He is superb with cosmetic injectables. I saw my internist today and he said, "You look great. I feel like I'm treating Jennifer Aniston!" That is my first movie star compliment. It shocked me because I soon turn 60! I told my Internist to refer to Dr. Purcell Dr. Purcell is also accurate with diagnosis of skin problems. He is always there for me and my family. The staff is very nice and fun

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 11th, 2014

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He is an excellent doctor. Very caring and gracious.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 17th, 2010

Advanced Dermatology Associates Ltd

1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100Allentown, PA 18103

Tel: (610) 437-4134

Mon7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 11:00 am

SunClosed

Advanced Dermatology Associates Ltd

700 Schuylkill Manor Rd Ste 5Pottsville, PA 17901

Tel: (570) 622-6804

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill South Jackson Street

420 S Jackson StPottsville, PA 17901

Saint Lukes Sacred Heart Campus

421 Chew StAllentown, PA 18102

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian Street

700 E Norwegian StPottsville, PA 17901


Dr. Stephen Purcell, DO	Abhishek Aphale	Anthony Santoro	Dr. Anna Chacon, MD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (18 Ratings)	4.2 (33 Ratings)	3.3 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks Italian, Spanish	Speaks English, French, Spanish
Allentown , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Miami , FL
Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Brown Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicaid
Aetna
Capital Blue Cross
Geisinger Health Plan
Humana
UnitedHealthcare

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Actinic Keratosis
AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Basal Cell
Dermal Fillers
Excision
Infectious Disease
Melanoma
Mole
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Purcell's NPI number is 1790772705.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Purcell affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Purcell is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

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