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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Excellent care, compassion, patience and communication. His commitment to his patients well being is evident.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Purcell is a brilliant doctor. He listens and he is incredibly knowledgeable. He is a gem of a doctor.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Purcell is professional informative really takes his time to explain everything. He’s so knowledgable best doctor I’ve ever had!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Purcell is great. I feel very fortunate to have him as my physician.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
has been me and my whole families primary care doctor since me and my siblings surpassed pediatrician age and is phenominal doctor and im lucky to have found one that listens and actually cares and makes sure my health is a priority
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I have been using Dr. Purcell, since he started at skylands, and I love the fact that he takes time to talk to me and answers all my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Always attentive. Cares about people. Listens
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Purcell helps me with all my healthcare needs. He is very easy to talk to and is a great listener! He has never steered me in the wrong direction.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great visit so informative
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He is the best
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Excellent care, compassion, patience and communication. His commitment to his patients well being is evident.
Dr. Purcell is a brilliant doctor. He listens and he is incredibly knowledgeable. He is a gem of a doctor.
Dr. Purcell is professional informative really takes his time to explain everything. He’s so knowledgable best doctor I’ve ever had!
Dr. Purcell is great. I feel very fortunate to have him as my physician.
has been me and my whole families primary care doctor since me and my siblings surpassed pediatrician age and is phenominal doctor and im lucky to have found one that listens and actually cares and makes sure my health is a priority
I have been using Dr. Purcell, since he started at skylands, and I love the fact that he takes time to talk to me and answers all my questions.
Always attentive. Cares about people. Listens
Dr. Purcell helps me with all my healthcare needs. He is very easy to talk to and is a great listener! He has never steered me in the wrong direction.
Great visit so informative
He is the best