Dr Samuel Purcell

Dr Purcell was born and raised on the Gold Coast.   He graduated from the University of QLD in 2011 with both a medical and science degree (majoring in Anatomy). Dr Sam has worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, The Mater Hospital in Brisbane, The Gold Coast University Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital in Sydney, and The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. 

During his time at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, he undertook additional training in advanced laparoscopy, endometriosis surgery, hysteroscopic surgery and fertility.

Dr Sam has trained and supervised medical students as well as facilitating Obstetric & Gynaecological teaching and exams. His research has been published in ANZJOG (Australia and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology). He has been involved in research on Endometriosis and Preeclampsia.

The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne supports 10 thousand women in birthing each year, which is where Dr Sam further honed his obstetric skills. He is skilled at performing complex Caesarean sections, and Obstetric ultrasound.  

Dr Sam brings warm, friendly care and takes pride in managing patients’ and their support persons’ emotions during times of stress or medical urgency.  He is enthusiastic, approachable, and reliable in times of need.

managing pelvic pain, PCOS, fertility, abnormal pap smears and all risk obstetrics.