Dr. Karen Purcell, MD

OBGYN physician, Los Gatos, CA

C.A.R.E. for the Bay Area
5.0 (7 reviews)

Dr. Karen Purcell is a board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility physician in Los Gatos.

555 Knowles Drive, Suite 212, Los Gatos, CA 95032

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About Dr. Purcell

Dr. Purcell earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and her reproductive endocrinology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

She is the founder and director of CARE for the Bay Area, a fertility practice. She has led several medical research projects on complementary medicine and fertility.

Membership and fees

CARE for the Bay Area offers in vitro fertilization among its options for patients seeking to conceive.

Services

Fertility care Complementary medicine and fertility
What reproductive endocrinology and infertility doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD, PhD
Medical school
Yale School of Medicine
Residency
Obstetrics and gynecology, University of California, Los Angeles
Fellowship
Reproductive endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco
Board certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility
NPI
1992898597

Location

555 Knowles Drive, Suite 212, Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Recognition and research

Awards

Berlex Resident Teaching Award at UCLA, and served as Administrative Chief Resident.
NIH Reproductive Sciences Training Grant during fellowship at UCSF.
Endocrine Fellows Foundation Grant, University of California, San Francisco.

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Takes extra time to ensure comfort and understanding."

FMDD UserJul 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Handles discussions about health with sensitivity and care."

FMDD UserJun 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Creates an atmosphere where patients feel comfortable and respected."

FMDD UserMay 2024

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Purcell board certified?

Yes, Dr. Purcell is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Where did Dr. Purcell train?

Dr. Purcell earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, and her fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Where does Dr. Purcell practice?

Dr. Purcell practices in Los Gatos and is the founder and director of CARE for the Bay Area.

Does Dr. Purcell's practice offer IVF?

Yes, in vitro fertilization is one of the options for patients seeking to conceive at CARE for the Bay Area.

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