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Very friendly and engaged with [...].</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 19, 2025</p> <p>The whole visit was pleasant.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 29, 2025</p> <p>Dr. Purcell is so kind. She's a great listener and took a good amount of time really checking my son's concerns.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 28, 2025</p> <p>Pleasant visit overall</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 26, 2025</p> <p>Everyone was good and kind to us</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 25, 2025</p> <p>Thank you for seeing us vs rescheduling.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">March 05, 2025</p> <p>They were both very nice and made us feel comfortable.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 08, 2025</p> <p>The doctor who saw my son was very personable and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain our options and we did not feel rushed.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">February 04, 2025</p> <p>The ENT doctor was extremely dedicated to explain what she saw in my daughter and the possible solutions</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">December 21, 2024</p> <p>All staff was amazing and the doctor was great at explaining everything in a way we could understand and she showed compassion for our child.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 28, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell was professional, thorough when explaining my daughter's condition, and kind. I would highly recommend Dr. Purcell and her staff.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 26, 2024</p> <p>It was good experience, nothing exceptional or bad!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 13, 2024</p> <p>The friendly greeter at the parking lot. It's nice someone friendly at the entrance and exit of the visit.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 08, 2024</p> <p>Loved our care team.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">November 08, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell and her Assistant were very informing and kind.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">October 15, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell took the time to explain to my daughter and me all about my daughter's [...]. She was very compassionate and kind, she is a very good person of course I would recommend her.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 28, 2024</p> <p>All the staff during the appointment was very kind and professional.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 27, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell is wonderful! Absolutely great!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 27, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell is such a great doctor. Absolutely great. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 24, 2024</p> <p>Everything is fine</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 21, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell was very present for our appointment, it didn't seem like she was just moving through her day and checking off patients. The Child Life support person, [...], was also very kind.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 19, 2024</p> <p>Thank you so much for taking care of my baby</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 19, 2024</p> <p>Everyone whole team is excellent!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 11, 2024</p> <p>Medical assistant was awesome, and lastly DR. Purcell is the BEST!!!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 10, 2024</p> <p>She came in and introduce herself. She asked questions regarding my child and Patricia ran varying test to get some answers to my child. She said after she get some results. Later that night for Patricia called me after hours and explained everything that was needed for my child. Thank you to Patricia and her medical team my child is able to receive the treatment that my child been waiting for a long time for.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 06, 2024</p> <p>They were very informative and tentative to my child's needs.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">September 06, 2024</p> <p>Dr Purcell and her team were amazing.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 18, 2024</p> <p>Very friendly staff and very accommodating</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 17, 2024</p> <p>Everyone was fantastic!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">August 02, 2024</p> <p>Purcell takes time with each patient (our 5 kids). The child life specialist was super helpful with all kids. Nurse [...] is always very kind and responsive to all of our many questions via phone and mychart</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 23, 2024</p> <p>Our overall experience was outstanding!!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 19, 2024</p> <p>The entire staff! Very pleasant and helpful all throughout the process.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 18, 2024</p> <p>The staff in general were awesome and of course Dr Purcell. She was awesome and answered all my questions.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 18, 2024</p> <p>They were awesome. I was there earlier than the appt and was told that I was early and still was in and out. Didn't feel like I waited there a lot. And when I was in the exam room it was fast to see Dr. Purcell.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 12, 2024</p> <p>The entire staff has been so amazing. Their kindness and attentiveness has been heartfelt. We are so thankful for such amazing staff.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">July 04, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell was very thorough and made sure we understood everything, and answered all of our questions. The child life specialist was very attentive to our son and helped calm him down during and after his procedure. Out of my 14 years being a mom, with 3 kids who have seen specialists, this visit was hands down the best experience we've had. It was our first time at Cook Children's and I give it a 10/10.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">June 13, 2024</p> <p>Everything about our visit was GREAT!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">June 13, 2024</p> <p>ALL the staff was absolutely AMAZING, and so NICE!!!!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">June 12, 2024</p> <p>Dr Purcell, an amazing compassionate doctor. I haven't met a doctor who cares for patients just like her own children.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">May 08, 2024</p> <p>Dr. Purcell was literally the BEST! I am very greatful for her care.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>Very good care, I am grateful for the concern of your staff in taking care of my son</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>It was a great visit, Dr. Purcell and the team always have a welcoming face and great communication. I will definitely be recommending them in the future.</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>All good! Thanks for everything!</p> </li> <li class="review"> <p class="review-date">April 24, 2024</p> <p>Dr parcel is amazing at explaining in layman's terms what's going on with my child's health and explaining to me everything I need to know going forward. 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