Dr. Joseph Purita, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
965.1 mi · 660 Glades Road, Suite 460, Boca Raton, FL 33431
At a glance
4.55 stars (65 reviews)
91% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 37 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group
4.55
65 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
3.3
Recent reviews
I know Dr. }Purita for many years, he is a very knowledgeable doctor and always gives me the correct treatmen
More than 1 year agoAnita R.Verified patient
He is very professional and an "old school" type of doctor but with cutting edge knowledge at same time..
November 5, 2015Nancy B.Verified patient
Office location
Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group
965.1 mi · 660 Glades Road, Suite 460, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Bursitis
Joint injury due to trauma
Pain in joint
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Arthritis
Lower back pain
Bursitis
Joint injury due to trauma
Pain in joint
More about Dr. Joseph Purita, MD
Dr. Joseph Purita, a pioneer in the use of the laser in orthopaedic surgery, graduated from Georgetown University Medical School and served his surgical internship at the University of Florida Medical Center. Following completion of a residency in orthopaedic surgery at University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief administrative resident, Dr. Purita joined the Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group in 1981.
Dr. Purita is an instructor and proctor of surgeons in the use of lasers in arthroscopic and orthopaedic surgery at a variety of area hospitals. Dr. Purita is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in the county using platelet rich plasma to treat a variety of orthopaedic conditions and uses Orthopedic Stem Cell Injections.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
University of Florida, Internship in Surgery
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Practice
Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group
Affiliation
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Southern Medical Association
Palm Beach County Orthopaedic Society
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1811006497
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.55
Wait time
3.31
Bedside manner
4.58
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65 reviews
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He's very experienced and definitely comfortable explaining all medical problems in detail. The office is very friendly.
November 4, 2015Annette G.Verified patient
Warm manner..very professional...not an alarmist but practical..took steps for further MRI to get to root of problem.
More than 1 year agoNancy B.Verified patient
Once I got to the see him it was good, but I waited 2.5 hours with little to no communication from office staff.
December 17, 2013Fred U.Verified patient
Did not want to do very much...chose to do multiple shots of cortizone even after telling him it didn't help.
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I know Dr. }Purita for many years, he is a very knowledgeable doctor and always gives me the correct treatmen
More than 1 year agoAnita R.Verified patient
He is very professional and an "old school" type of doctor but with cutting edge knowledge at same time..
November 5, 2015Nancy B.Verified patient
A no nonsense man. Quick results. Had a trigger finger. Painful shot but started helping that evening.
March 5, 2015Initials hidden
Excellent happy to use the online appointment option because they rarely answer the phone
March 3, 2016Michael S.Verified patient
Great guy with a funny personality. Good help and advice for a shoulder injury.
January 21, 2015Initials hidden
Very satisfied with visit. Will schedule again for recheck.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Happy I didn't have a long wait like I have had in the past.
June 4, 2012Initials hidden
he was very pleasant
August 25, 2016Elayne L.Verified patient
I was there for 3 hrs. Way too long since the time spent w/ MD was minimal.
They work very late which I didn't know & haven't seen at any other medical ofc. I left there at 6:30. I suppose that's a good thing however, I had arranged to meet a friend at rest for dinner & had to cancel it because was still there way beyond time I estimated would be. Thank G-d for cell phones.
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I arrived at 2:45 for a 3:00 apt as a returning patient. I waited in the waiting area until 4:00, watching people who came in after me go back for their appointments. I finally got to a room shortly after 4:00 only to be told by the nurse that I was #3 in that group of people to be seen and it would be at least another half hour wait. Shortly after 4:30 the dr. came in. He was with me for about 5 minutes, went off to find the nurse, and came back a short time later and did the procedure within 10 minutes. I was then free to check out, which took another 10 minutes due to the long line of people waiting, finally walking out the door after 5:00. In my 2+ hours of being there I was actually with the dr. for less than 15 minutes - pitiful.
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The Doc visit was fine.
March 1, 2016William P.Verified patient
I feel I'm the best hands possible for my ailment
December 23, 2015Jerry A.Verified patient
I arrived on time for my appointment. I had to wait over 2hrs before I was even called in to exam room. When i asked front desk about long wait she said it was because Dr returned from vacation and people wanted to be seen. What is the point in making appointment if i don't get seen on time. I took permission at work for 2hrs. But ended up using half day time off because they over booked. After I was taken to exam room I again had to wait. Finally I was seen by Dr who rushed to finish conversation with me in 5min by saying I need physical therapy. Didn't explain the results of test in detail or the care to be taken.
October 19, 2015Initials hidden
Had to wait a ridiculous amount of time to see the doctor for all of five minutes. The doctor was running 2 HOURS behind?!?! And the office couldn't call his patients and give them a heads up/the option to reschedule?!?!
August 11, 2015Linda M.Verified patient
Nice guy, knowledgeable and personable
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Dr. Purita has been my orthopedic doctor for the last 3 years. He is an incredible professional that uses a holistic approach with the latest advices in orthopedics available.
More than 1 year agoJose F.Verified patient
Was good, got what I needed, however the wait time was painfully slow. I showed up at 2:15pm for a 2:30pm appointment and did not see a little Italian man with a Medical Degree until 4:30pm. The nurses were friendly, I felt bad, they were all wondering where the Doctor was, then his assistant was shocked and had no idea he still had 3 patients remaining, she thought he was done for the day. When the doctor showed up I spent less than 5 minutes with him, he checked me out, gave me a cortisone shot and sent me on my way. Very friendly and helpful. A lot of hurry up and wait for something that should have taken 5 minutes. Grateful my knee is feeling better though.
March 11, 2015Alessandro S.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, I know him for many years
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I have been to him several times in the last twenty years or so. Occasional visits.
Good doctor, but wait times are over extended..
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The staff was very pleasant.
November 20, 2014Mary Beth V.Verified patient
Dr. was great! The scheduling is very bad. The staff was friendly and did allow me to leave and come back w/o loosing my place.
June 10, 2014Andrew C.Verified patient
very good.
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Very good and answered all my questions
April 16, 2013Susan K.Verified patient
good
More than 1 year agoErika K.Verified patient
Dr. Purita was very nice and knowledgeable, however after a very long wait, he seemed to be in quite a hurry. The staff could be a little more pleasant and friendly.
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Long wait but it went well otherwise
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Purita explained the procedure well. Things are always changing with advancements in this field and it is very evident that Dr Purita keeps abreast of new developments and is confidant of its outcome. IMO it is worth the risk!
March 22, 2013Initials hidden
Clearly, Dr. Purita is professional and expert. The office, on the other hand, is like a factory - and a wait of more than an hour is unacceptable - even if they do have the courtesy to tell you that when you walk in. I am also a busy professional and would have appreciated more courtesy.
July 18, 2012Gail B.Verified patient
Very personable, good communication made the whole experience a pleasant one. Dr. Purita took the time to explain my X-rays. He actually showed me my issues as he explained my options.My favorite part was that he is not an alarmist. Thank you ....
April 30, 2012Maryann I.Verified patient
Went extremely well
More than 1 year agoEP
Very good!!
More than 1 year agoAD
Quick and thorough
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Which hospital is Dr. Joseph Purita affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Purita is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Joseph Purita work with?
Dr. Joseph Purita works with Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group.
Where is Dr. Joseph Purita's office located?
Dr. Joseph Purita's office is located at 660 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Purita have?
Dr. Joseph Purita is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joseph Purita?
Dr. Joseph Purita frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph Purita on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Purita speak?
Dr. Joseph Purita speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Joseph Purita in reviews?
65 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph Purita. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.55/5. They have a 4.58/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.31/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.