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Jonathan Q. Purnell, M.D.

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  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Cardiology

Special focus

  • Endocrinology
  • Endocrinology and Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Preventive Cardiology

Locations and contact

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About me

Dr. Purnell’s clinical interests include endocrinology, metabolism, obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidema. He received his medical degree from OHSU in 1986, and completed his residency training at the University of Vermont in Burlington. He completed his endocrinology fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Purnell is board certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1986, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

  • Fellowship

    • Endocrinology-University of Washington, Seattle

Memberships and associations:

  • Internal medicine, 1989
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (163 Ratings, 72 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr Purnell takes the time to listen and ask questions. He is clear with his explanations and always lets me know the plan going forward.

  2. Dr Purnell is everything you want in a provider. Couldn't ask for a more caring or professional doctor.

  3. Dr. Purnell was very thorough with his explanations and care. He showed great empathy and concern throughout our visit.

  4. Dr. Prunell was patient, took all my questions, answered everything thoroughly, never felt—never made me feel rushed. Everybody in the clinic was helpful and I would definitely recommend.

  5. Jon was excellent. He explained everything clearly, was a great listener and exceeded my expectations for the visit.

  6. personable, listens

  7. Dr. Purnell was fantastic. I waited almost a year to see him and am paying out of network rates but it was worth it. I'm 63 and he's the best doctor I've seen in my life. He was caring, informative, knowledgeable, and action oriented. I really can't recommend him enough! The Medical student and lab person were also excellent.

  8. Great Dr very Knowledgeable

  9. I love Dr. Purnell, he explains things and asks questions and really listens to me.

  10. He is so SMART in his field and I understood what he shared with regards to my needs. Very good communicator!I also appreciated knowing he was advocating for me.I felt heard, and a genuine caring from him about my needs and objectives.

  11. Good

  12. Doctor was great. Staff excellent too

  13. He is knowledgeable and answers all of my concerns about treating my several diseases.

  14. Doctor is very knowledgeable and friendly, he is wonderful.

  15. Very good, all needs met.

  16. Good experience. Helpful and knowledgeable.

  17. Dr. Purcell is a great, easy to talk to provider. He listens and helps come up with solutions that work for my life.

  18. Very good. Comfortable and on time. Easy to talk to.

  19. Excellent. Clear and informative.

  20. Explained everything very clearly. Let me ask my questions. Wanted to address the causes instead of treating the ailments.

  21. Running a bit behind.

  22. Very knowledgeable, informative and takes action quickly.

  23. Dr. Purnell is wonderful as are the medical students working with him. Thoughtful & caring.

  24. Dr Purnell has excellent bedside manner. He is an excellent listener, takes his time with his patient, and makes his patients feel heard. I appreciated that he reviewed my historical experience with my current condition and did not invalidate my experience. He has extensive experience and knowledge and he met me where I was at with my understanding on my condition. Would highly recommend this provider!

  25. Was very thorough and able to answer all questions

  26. Dr Purnell is truly the best Dr I've had my whole life. He is so kind, he really cares about making sure all the bloodwork I need and support I need is done.

  27. Purnell is extremely knowlegable in his field. I trust what he says.

  28. I feel confident that I will receive the best care from Dr. Purnell and his team. He was attentive and informative. I am appreciative and confident in the treatment plan.

  29. He listens and hears me

  30. Dr. Purnell is clearly is an expert in his field but he also listens to his patient's concerns and doesn't push his viewpoint.

  31. Every aspect of my appointment was handled in a very professional manner

  32. Very professional, knowledgeable, kind. Understood and listened to my issues. I feel like, finally, I have hope

  33. Dr. Purnell is incredible. His careful explanation of treatment was exceptional.

  34. Dr. Purnell and his team were amazing!

  35. Dr. Purnell is absolutely the best, most knowledgeable and I always come away from my appointments with the best experiences.

  36. Dr. Purnell is absolutely amazing, period. He has complete charm and bedside manner. He is someone who is extremely brilliant and also thoughtful and relatable. I had the best experience and look forward to working with Dr. Purnell moving forward in my health care.

  37. Mostly it was fine.

  38. Dr Purnell is consistently professional, empathetic, understanding, and brilliant. On my very first visit with him, he walked in, looked at me, and informed me he could answer a question I'd been raising with doctors for close to 50 years.

  39. Yes, this provider was very compassionate and concerned about my well-being. In fact, he called me two times personally to check on my symptoms and health status. And when I saw him in person, he was very thorough and knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions that I had. I would highly recommend him.

  40. Explained some of the underlying biochemistry in terms I could start to grasp.

  41. I only see Dr Purnell annually but find him to be the same as always; like I'm his only patient for the day, spending as much time as I need, never rushed or hurried, listens, involves me in our plan for me.

  42. Thorough, knowledgeable and a great listener.

  43. Dr. Purnell is great! I feel he truly cares about my well-being.

  44. Very prepared for our appointment.

  45. Dr. Purnell was kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable about my situation. I wasn't rushed out of his office in 15 mins like my other doctors. I appreciate the time he gave me to talk through and answer my questions.

  46. Dr. Purnell was extremely kind, courteous, thoughtful, and helpful. He is a very empathetic and thorough professional, and visiting with him was a pleasant experience as far as medical appointments go.

  47. Excellent

  48. knowledgeable and helpful.

  49. He is amazing, he answers questions so thorough and he's a pleasant doctor to be with all the time.

  50. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, thorough. He answered many questions, he was easy to talk to and he was just a really good doctor.

  51. I was impressed by his attention to me, and the experience as a Doctor, also gave me confidence, I hope to always have him as a Doctor, he prescribed me a vaccine for my diabetes and it has not yet arrived at the pharmacy.

  52. As always Dr. Purnell is informative and knowledgable, friendly, and always direct to the point of the visit. He doesn't rush through the visit and will explain down to the smallest atom if necessary.

  53. Dr. Purnell is an incredible Dr. He is the best Dr ever. He has helped me so much and is always perfect for all of my needs. He has helped me so much that my life is better because of him.