Dr. Joseph W. Purcell, D.O., is board-certified in Family Practice through the American Board of Family Practice. He earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency at Lutheran Medical Center in 1989, following an internship at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center. Dr. Purcell earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Joseph W. Purcell, D.O., is board-certified in Family Practice through the American Board of Family Practice. He earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency at Lutheran Medical Center in 1989, following an internship at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center. Dr. Purcell earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Dr Purcell always takes the time to answer questions and explain thoroughly
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Hes the best!!!
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Amazing doctor and special person
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Very knowledgeable very kind spends time with you and talk to you about each and every issue.. one of the most caring doctors I’ve ever been to and I am 72 years old
(4 days ago)
May-2026
I’ve been with doctor Purcell for over 25 years. Besides his broad experience and knowledge, he is the one of rare kind that really cares and listens and spends time with you, as much as it necessary.
He is not just a very good doctor. He is good person.
We are very lucky to have him as our family doctor
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He is a thorough & outstanding Dr
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor - he REALLY listens !
He talks TO you, Not ABOVE you.
I’m gonna miss him! Here’s wishing him All The Best in his retirement!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Good luck to Dr.Purcell!!! He is a Doctor who cares and listens
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
A wonderful Dr he's the best i ever had
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Purcell is an excellent human ! He takes the time to explain things, answers all of my question's and listens to me. Which is rare in the medical field. He has been my doctor for atleast 25 years and has helped me through some very difficult times.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
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Skylands Medical Group Landing
150 Lakeside Boulevard Landing, NJ 07850
Dr. Joseph W. Purcell, D.O., is a board-certified physician specializing in Family Practice.
He earned three Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biology, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in May 1981. He then graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, in June 1986, where he served as the Student-Faculty Liaison.
Dr. Purcell completed his internship at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center in 1987 and his residency in family practice at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, in 1989.
He is board-certified in Family Practice through the American Board of Family Practice. He is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and received the American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award in 1999. Dr. Purcell was also voted one of the “Best Doctors” by Better Living Magazine for 2003-2004.
Dr. Purcell has staff privileges in the Department of Family Practice at Saint Clare’s Hospital and currently provides patient care at our Landing, New Jersey, office location.
Dr Purcell always takes the time to answer questions and explain thoroughly
Hes the best!!!
Amazing doctor and special person
Very knowledgeable very kind spends time with you and talk to you about each and every issue.. one of the most caring doctors I’ve ever been to and I am 72 years old
I’ve been with doctor Purcell for over 25 years. Besides his broad experience and knowledge, he is the one of rare kind that really cares and listens and spends time with you, as much as it necessary. He is not just a very good doctor. He is good person. We are very lucky to have him as our family doctor
He is a thorough & outstanding Dr
Excellent doctor - he REALLY listens ! He talks TO you, Not ABOVE you. I’m gonna miss him! Here’s wishing him All The Best in his retirement!
Good luck to Dr.Purcell!!! He is a Doctor who cares and listens
A wonderful Dr he's the best i ever had
Dr Purcell is an excellent human ! He takes the time to explain things, answers all of my question's and listens to me. Which is rare in the medical field. He has been my doctor for atleast 25 years and has helped me through some very difficult times.