★★★★★

5.0

(143)

Dr. Shawna Purcell, MD

Internist

Olympia, WA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

12/18/2018

great as usual

good discussion and provides a quality briefing of personal health status a long with in depth look at other necessary measurements.

12/06/2018

Weight Lost

I have been seeing Dr Purcell for just over a year. In that year I have lost 65 pounds and lowered my A1-C. I have felt very supported by Dr Purcell and her staff of nutritionists, nurses and receptions. I am so glad my primary care doctor referred me to Capital Diabetes & Weight Loss Center!

11/30/2018

she's the best

listens, results, no other doctor could get me healthy and off meds! i'm now 60lbs down! She is a genius

11/15/2018

Life Changing

I've been to several doctors to treat my type II diabetes over the past 10 years and Dr, Purcell is the only one that has helped me achieve success. My A1C has gone down 2.5 points in 6 months. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and listens to your personal needs. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.

11/08/2018

Dr Purcell saved my life!

I was referred to Capital Diabetes & Weight Loss Center in 2016, my diabetes was out of control, I was taking numerous medications and insulin shots, depressed, sick and weighed 252 lbs. Dr Purcell's knowledge, experience and individual hands on care, directed me to where I am today. I have control of my Diabetes, do not take insulin shots daily any more, my moods and depression has ceased, and I feel great. The staff is friendly and they care about their patients.

11/07/2018

I have hope again

I had given up on ever getting healthy. I was 52 years old and dying of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Through a series of events I ended up with Dr. Purcell and her staff treating me. She grabbed my hands, looked me straight in the eye and said- "Rick, we can beat this, you are going to get healthy!" I didn't believer her at first, but now I have lost over 61 pounds, my A1C is coming down and I have hope again. I'm going to live to see my grand kids! I am so grateful to Dr. Purcell!

11/07/2018

Dr Purcell

Dr Purcell is great always educating me on my weight loss journey fixing me to set myself up for a life healthy mind set and to live life. I also have to say the Staff is wonderful and always helpful. I would recommend all my friends and family to her. Jessica

11/06/2018

awesome

I have learned how to eat and fill full and control my eating.. Thank you

11/05/2018

Dr.Purcell and staff are amazing!!!!!

When i first started I was out of shape no energy for a long time, now I am feeling great full of energy got my life ambition back and living life. I am 51 yrs. old bur i do feel like i am a 25 yr. old kid again all thanks to Dr. Purcell and the amazing staff at CDWLC. Thank You, LeRoy Turner

11/02/2018

No MORE DIETS!

I can't explain how healthy I feel. I have not felt this good and energetic for 20 years. The ability Dr.Purcell has to hone in on what my body needed to start burning fat is amazing to me. I am a medical professional and in spite of all my knowledge I struggled endlessly with weight loss. However, the support from the medicines, helped my body respond in a way I couldn't get it to do with just diet. I am happy with the eating plan and do not miss the carbs I so frequently indulged in!

10/31/2018

Fantastic and comprehensive care!

When first introduced to Dr. Purcell I was overweight and suffering with Type II diabetes. My previous physicians were excellent, but failed to trigger my motivation to undertake important changes. Not so with Dr. Purcell - she was extremely clear in explaining my medical issues and very, very comprehensive in her ongoing assessment of my body chemistry. She did in fact motivate me to lose weight and control my blood sugar, as well as other factors that impinge on my health. She is the best!

10/24/2018

My Life has Changed in Eight Months

I was sick and felt like I was dying at 41 years old when I came to see Dr. Purcell, just eight months ago. Since then I have lost over 100 pounds and have completely turned my life around. I feel 100% better in all aspects of my life. This is the first time in my life I haven't been hungry. Seeing results like this and feeling like I have my life back just motivates me further! I cannot begin to thank Dr. Purcell and her staff for helping to save my life!

10/18/2018

Dr. Purcell really knows her stuff

Dr. Purcell is very knowledgable. She is a fast talker but makes sure that you are keeping up with all she has to say. she is very energetic and motivating. she has a great attitude. I enjoy my appointments with her, I think they are vital for my weight loss journey.

10/17/2018

Don't wait, go NOW!

Dr. Purcell is a miracle worker. I have struggled with my weight my whole adult life. In 2009 I had my back fused which made me weight go higher. I was getting back injections every three months and I had to give up most of the fun things in life. 7 months after seeing her, I am down 48 pounds. I haven't had a back injection in a year, I am hiking, swimming, riding bikes- everything I love but had given up due to my weight and back pain. I can't say enough how much this has changed my life

10/17/2018

On my way to healthy!!

The first step is the hardest...but you know that because you've tried everything before finding Dr. Purcell. Knowledge is power and it's a great feeling knowing the past failures were NOT caused by lack of willpower or motivation..there is a chemical reason!! I'll never regret the knowledge I've gained and the way I feel after becoming a patient of Dr. Purcell's. I'm down 70+ lbs..and continuing toward my goal... I can't wait to see where I end!

10/11/2018

Feeling worlds better!

I finally made the decision to seek out support this year after having gestational diabetes 4 times, having pre-diabetic A1C numbers, and watching my father go through a kidney transplant due to diabetes. I'm so thankful I was connected with the Capital Diabetes & Weight Loss Center. I have learned a ton changed my eating habits, and as a result, changed my life. I'm feeling (and looking) so much better and am no longer pre-diabetic. Can't thank Dr Purcell and her team enough!

10/08/2018

Amazing!

I cant say enough about Dr. Purcell, Thank you so much! Moving from NY and only being on Trulicity, which help get me from 230 to 187. But Dr. Purcell in a short 7 mths, knew the right key to active to get me even lower which is now 156 and more active and feeling great. She has been the best thing that has happened to me since being in WA.

10/05/2018

Dr Purcell

Dr. Purcell has changed my life. Before I became her patient I was overweight, exhausted, starting to have high blood pressure, joint pain, and the list goes on. I have been seeing her for 8 months. I have lost 60 pounds, have more energy, sleep better, and I don't feel deprived. I have learned about sugar and insulin and what it does to your body. I can't thank Dr. Purcell enough for everything she has done. I have a new life and it is amazing!

10/02/2018

Incredibly helpful!

Great experience

09/24/2018

surprising on how much fat i've lost

she has tought me what not to eat and how to change my life style to loss the weight and lower my a-1 c

09/24/2018

Awesome Dr. with Exceptional knowledge of Diabetes

Dr. Purcell makes me think, use my brain to help make my self better. With her help I have lost 60 lbs and gone down 3 almost 4 pant sizes. She will reassure me when I have doubts that I am not doing what is needed to keep the carbs away and the weight down.

09/19/2018

Life Changing!

I began to see Dr. Purcell in January of 2018. It is now September and I have lost a total of 75 pounds. I feel better, I have more energy, and my life has truly begun to change because of how much better my health is. My blood pressure is normal, my type 2 diabetes is under control for the first time since I was diagnosed. Dr. Purcell takes the time to understand what is going on with your health and crafts a plan tailored to your individual situation. She has a great staff too!

09/18/2018

Dr Purcell is amazing!!!

She is amazing, always upbeat, and motivating. She makes me feel excited for the future of my weigh loss journey.

09/18/2018

wonderful

always awesome experience. I learn something new each time.

09/13/2018

Finally the help I needed

Dr Purcell has been what I have been looking for. For 4 years I have been struggling with my weight and kept telling doctors, I think it may have to do with my hormones. I have never been over weight, but had a stressful experience in my life that gave me high blood pressure, thyroid issue and weight gain, I am mostly a healthy eater and could not shed and weight. Dr Purcell has found what I have been looking for. I am now down 30 pounds, and am continuing my weight loss journey.

09/05/2018

Success!

Since I started I have lost more than 50 pounds of PURE FAT! Dr. Purcell is amazing! She is very knowledgeable about metabolic disorders and the ability to lose weight. I highly recommend.

08/29/2018

A life changing journey!

I have been under the care of Dr. Purcell for a couple years now. The thought that I would lose 100 lbs. and keep it off was something that I previously thought was unrealistic. NOT TRUE! The office staff, nurses and Dr. Purcell have supported me and my family through this journey. I have two beautiful daughters who also sought care and have reached their goal weights. It brings my heart joy to see them comfortable in their skin again. Thank you!

08/16/2018

AMAZING

This clinic has changed my life! Dr. Purcell and the staff and helpful and caring. The classes the offer are great. The approach to weight loss is like nothing I've experienced. With over 60lbs lost, Dr Purcell has it down.

08/14/2018

Love these people. All of them are caring and encouraging.

I'm very happy coming here and learning to take better care of myself and improving my health. Before finding this clinic, I thought it was too late for me to improve my health, but they have proven me wrong about that and keep me encouraged to keep on getting better. I can't say "thank you" enough.

08/08/2018

succussful weight loss

very helpful and knowlegdeble staff caring and helpful

08/02/2018

Amazing!

Dr. Shawna has taught me so much over the last 3 years, not only about weight loss but about myself. Understanding the way our bodies works (or don't after years of improper eating!) and learning to eat correctly have been extremely important especially for someone who began her life with an irregular eating pattern that probably set up a life long set of problems.

07/17/2018

As usual, a learning experience

Dr. Purcell is always providing me with information that I can absorb and understand. She seems to know when I am not grasping a concept and is great at restating it until it is an interpretation that I can grasp. She has made a big difference in my life both physically and mentally.

07/10/2018

Weight Loss

I was referred from my primary doctor to Capital Diabetes & Weight Loss Center in Nov. 2017. To date I have lost 39 pounds and it has been almost painless. Dr Purcell is awesome and knows exactly how to help each patient lose weight. She targets the metabolic issues and it makes it easy to lose weight. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone that needs to lose weight.

07/03/2018

Weight Loss Journey

I started this journey in October 2017. Since then I have learned so much from Dr Purcell about how the body processes glucose and the keto diet. I am down about 45 pounds now and she is helping me to remove the impacts of all the visceral fat. I feel great and a lot of my aches and pains have been reduced. This method of weight loss and Dr Purcell's program are great.

07/03/2018

Follow-up with meds and weight

It's always a mixed feeling coming to see Dr. Purcell. I'm usually nervous coming in to see her because I never know whether I"ll be scolded or not (lol). But really, I love that she keeps me accountable with everything, and at the same time, praises me for a job well done. I'm so glad that she's my doctor. :-)

06/27/2018

great

great experiance

06/27/2018

Can't get enough...

Dr. Purcell's energy level is always maxed out; she is very focused and driven. Her energy motivates me to want to do more. She is very detailed with her observations. She expects nothing but the best for her patients and she is committed to seeing results. Having her as my doctor, is the best thing I have done. I can actually say, I look forward to each visit I have with her. It never fails, I learn something from her and am Inspired before I leave.

06/22/2018

great weight loss

Since my very first meeting with DR Purcell she has really helped me understand the biochemical function of my body and it has really helped me to loos weight and become healthy overall. I feel very motivated to work hard after each visit.

06/20/2018

Shawna changed my life!

Shawna changed my life my a1c has been 5.3 for a year and i have lost about 50lbs. She is so helpful and compassionate about what she does. If anyone needs a great doctor for Diabetes I would strongly recommend her.Thank you Shawna for changing my life for the best.

06/19/2018

amazing

love Dr. Purcell, she explains everything so that i understand. She is so energetic. shes amazing. thank you so much for helping me through this journey of mine.

Dr. Shawna Purcell, MD

Internist

17 Years of Experience

17 Years of Experience

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