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Michael Purnell, MD, FAAOS

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Purnell is a board certified, fellowship trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, specializing in shoulder and knee pathology. He trained at the University of Iowa, Boston University, and completed postgraduate fellowship work in Munich, Germany and Sydney, Australia. His sports career pivoted to caring for athletes, where he has been the team physician for a Minor league baseball affiliate for over 25 years, as well as the team physician for local colleges, high schools, and the Central West Ballet. He founded Modesto Sports Medicine, a non-profit organization to fund and support athletic training programs for high schools. He has also developed an Ortho-biologic program to offer nonsurgical, less invasive, healing opportunities to patients, allowing their bodies to recover and heal naturally. “I am really looking forward to getting to know the Wickenburg community, helping both athletes and non-athletes stay healthy and active.”

Insurance: We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. As coverage and benefits may vary by plan, we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to verify your eligibility, coverage details, and any potential out-of-pocket costs.

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Healthcare billing delays often arise from extended insurance claim processing. These insurance delays can lead to confusion and financial strain for patients, who may not receive their bill until weeks or months after care is provided, making it harder to plan financially.

At Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics, we strive for timely and accurate billing. However, we cannot bill our patients until the organization has received full and accurate payment from insurance companies, a process that is often protracted and beyond our control. Once we are confident that the patient’s claims are processed and paid accurately by the insurance company, then we move forward with issuing a bill to the patient. Rest assured, we are committed to clear communication and our patient’s well-being.

For further questions, please call at 928-684-4365 or email us at financial.counselor@wickhosp.com.