Before pursuing her medical degree, Dr. Purcott was a case manager and counselor for "at risk"
youth in Palm Beach County, Florida. During Medical School, she was the Key West Site Director for the Florida Keys
Health Fair and joined Project Medishare to provide free healthcare in Dominica.
During residency, Dr. Purcott acquired comprehensive experience in laparoscopic surgery and was voted the Bayer HealthCare
Best Resident Teacher by her peers.
Dr. Purcott lives in Carlsbad and devotes her personal
time to her son.