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James Purtill, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1999 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License Current
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Return to Work After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Predictive Model  
    Alexander J Rondon, James J Purtill, Healio
  • Periarticular Injection of Liposomal Bupivacaine Offers No Benefit Over Standard Bupivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial  
    Pouya Alijanipour, MD, Timothy L. Tan, MD, Christopher N. Matthews, BS, Jessica R. Viola, BS, James J. Purtill, MD, Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD, Javad Parvizi, MD, FRC..., The Journal of Arthroplasty, 7/26/2016
  • Can We Reduce the Utilization of Home-Visiting Nurse Services After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty?  
    Danielle Y. Ponzio, MD, Andrew G. Park, MD, Suneel B. Bhat, MD, MPhil, James J. Purtill, MD, The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2/23/2016
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Authored Content

  • Return to Work After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Predictive ModelJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • The Psychology Behind Panic Buying (And What We Can Do to Resist It)
    The Psychology Behind Panic Buying (And What We Can Do to Resist It)March 13th, 2020
  • Medical Optimization Readies Patients for Successful Orthopedic Surgery
    Medical Optimization Readies Patients for Successful Orthopedic SurgeryDecember 15th, 2018

Hospital Affiliations