Joshua D. Purses, DO

Joshua Purses, DO, has been an active researcher in the field and has frequently been a speaker on sports-medicine-related topics both for community and academic audiences. In his spare time Dr. Purses enjoys cycling, running and being a husband and father of three children.

Read Dr. Purses' article contributions to the MultiCare Vitals blog:

1. Sports concussion: The latest safe practices

Languages: English

Certification: Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine

Professional School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University

Residency: University of Connecticut

Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital - Cleveland

Medical Groups: MultiCare, MultiCare Medical Associates

Medical Association Memberships:

• American Medical Society for Medicine
• American Association of Orthopedic Medicine

Practice Philosophy: My goal for my patients is to help them safely return to the athletic endeavors they love. I also believe that athletics in childhood is the gateway to health for a lifetime. Some of the most important life lessons I have learned have come through athletics, and I hope for this to be true for my patients as well.

Special Interests: Sports medicine, regenerative medicine, sports-related concussions.