Derek Purcell, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine

Specializing in Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic, Cartilage Restoration & Total Shoulder Replacement

CO Springs Briargate

Fax: 719-623-1051

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Dr. Derek Purcell is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder and knee. His expertise is in advanced arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder and knee, complex knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and joint replacement for the knee and shoulder.

Dr. Purcell graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. After attending the University of Virginia School of Medicine, he completed his Orthopedic Surgery residence as well as Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis.

During his fellowship, Dr. Purcell served as assistant team physician for the St. Louis Rams (NFL), Blues (NHL), and Cardinals (MLB). He was a former member of the NFL Team Physicians Society. He has served as a physician for the St. Louis Cardinals spring training camp in Jupiter, FL as well as assisted with the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN.

In Colorado Springs, Dr. Purcell serves as a Team Physician for Colorado College Athletics. He has also assisted with the care of multiple high school athletic teams. He currently assists with Vista Ridge High School, Colorado Springs Christian School, and Cheyenne Mountain High School. He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Education

Fellowship: Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Medical School: MD: University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Undergraduate School: BS: Microbiology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Team Physician

2009 – Present: Colorado College
2009 – Present: Vista Ridge High School, Cheyenne Mountain High School, and Colorado Springs Christian School

Memberships & Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Candidate Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
El Paso County Medical Society Member
Colorado Medical Society Member

Matthew Albrecht, PA-C

Physician Assistant

As a certified physician assistant, Matt works alongside Dr. Derek Purcell in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions. He assists in the operating room with upper extremity and knee surgery, including both arthroscopy and joint replacement procedures. Matt received his PA certification after graduating with a Masters in Health Science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the CCOE team, Matt worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD with the shoulder, trauma, and sports medicine services.

Dr. Purcell's Reviews

Tracy H.

I saw Dr Purcell for the 1 year follow up to Right Total Knee replacement. This whole process has gone very well. My most recent visit was a wonderful from checkbin with the receptionist, to the MA intake, xray technician and of course Dr. Purcell. Everyone was kind and professional. I highly recommend them for your orthopedic needs.

Diane C.

Dr Purcell and his team are the best. Professional, competent, responsive and caring. He's my first choice for a knee surgeon.

Roger W.

Great experience

Jimmy A.

I had a total knee replacement on April 5th. My recovery has been going really good. I would definitely recommend Dr. Purcell. He is very professional and very informative. It was easy to get seen and scheduled for surgery.