Dr. James Purtill graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction/Sports Medicine at Rothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Purtill has two offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania where he specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Purtill works with forty-six doctors including Dr. Marc Harwood and Dr. James Krieg.
An orthopedic surgeon in Pennsylvania, Dr. Purtill is qualified to treat and diagnose all varieties of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Soon after arriving at a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. Purtill will often resort to surgery when all other treatment options are already ruled out or exhausted. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Purtill is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Rothman Institute/Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction/Sports Medicine