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Dr. James Purtill, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. James Purtill, MD
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Dr. James Purtill, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. James Purtill, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. James Purtill, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Purtill graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1993 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. James Purtill, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Purtill currently practices at Rothman Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Purtill has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Purtill received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 162 times. Dr. Purtill's office accepts new patients. Dr. Purtill is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Knee Replacement
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pain
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Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Keystone Health Plan East POS
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Amerihealth
  • Oxford Health Plans
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  • Cigna
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  • Dental
  • Humana
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • GHI PPO
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • QualCare HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Purtill
4.8
Based on 162 Reviews
5 Stars (151)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Feb 01, 2025
I had an excellent outcome from surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Purtill.
— Feb 01, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rothman Inst-Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Purtill, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purtill's profile.

Dr. Purtill frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Purtill, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Purtill, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA