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Scott Purinton, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Danville, PA, Geisinger Medical Center

ScottChristopherPurintonMDPhD, FACOG, FACS(He/Him)

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Danville, PA

Gynecologic Oncology

Chief of Gynecologic Oncology Geisinger Health System

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Summary

  • I am Chief of Gynecologic Oncology for Geisinger Health System. I am a board-certified, fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist. I am board certified in general obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. I serve as Associate Professor of Medical Education for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

    I completed my residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I then completed a 4 year fellowship program in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have an extensive research background and hold a doctorate of philosophy degree in physiology. I have written and published numerous peer review journal articles and book chapters.

    I have vast expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgical techniques. I manage all aspects of both cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system.

    I was initially drawn to the surgical aspect of the subspecialty, but it was the comprehensive aspect of women's oncologic health care that inspired me to pursue a career as a gynecologic oncologist. For me, it is both an honor and a privilege to take part in all aspects of a women’s journey from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to survivorship and end of life issues.

    I live in Lewisburg, PA with my beautiful wife, Emily and daughter, Mackenzie.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2007 - 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2003, M.D.
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicinePh.D., Physiology, 1995 - 1999
  • Furman University
    Furman UniversityBS, Biology, Cum Laude, Alpha Phi Omega, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2018
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The utility of routine cytology in detecting asymptomatic cervical cancer recurrence  
    McDowell, J., A.J.Young, J.A.Daucher and S.C.Purinton, Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology, 12/29/2021
  • Gastric type adenocarcinoma of the cervix presenting as ovarian neoplasm  
    McDowell, J., N. Josseph, P.K. Singh, H. Yin, and S.C. Purinton., Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 11/16/2021
  • Outcomes of third line chemotherapy for recurrent and persistent cervical cancer.  
    Manders, D.B., S.C. Purinton, J.S Lea, D.S Miller, S.M Kehoe, D.L Richardson., Gynecologic Oncology, 11/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Routine exam to detects cancer in Elysburg
    Routine exam to detects cancer in ElysburgJanuary 30th, 2024
  • January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — Healthwatch 16
    January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — Healthwatch 16January 23rd, 2024
  • Routine Pap smears are one of the best ways to prevent and detect cervical cancer
    Routine Pap smears are one of the best ways to prevent and detect cervical cancerJanuary 19th, 2024
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Scott Purinton, Dr. Scott Purinton, MD, Dr. S Purinton, Dr. Scott Christopher Purinton