About
Dr. Shane Purcell serves as Vice President and Family Physician at Direct Access MD, the Anderson, South Carolina practice he co-founded. He completed his Family Medicine residency in Anderson in 2000 and has championed the direct primary care model ever since. Dr. Purcell is a founding member of the DPC Alliance and serves on its Advisory Committee. He authored "Magic, Pixie Dust and Miracles: A Guide for Direct Primary Care and Employers," available on Amazon and Audible. He co-created the children's book "A DPC Story" to explain the DPC model to families. He has spoken at TEDxFurman, the DPC Summit, Hint Summit, AAFP FMX, and before family medicine residencies and medical student groups nationwide. Dr. Purcell founded the "Doctor's Orders" health blog and is passionate about the physician-patient relationship as the core of good medicine. Outside of medicine, he is married to Hollie, has three sons, stays active in his local church, and follows college sports.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, Anderson, SC (completed 2000)
Who is Dr. Purcell right for?
Dr. Purcell is a good fit for patients who want a physician deeply invested in the doctor-patient relationship. He works well with individuals and families looking for a primary care doctor who takes time to explain and engage. Patients interested in the DPC model and how it shapes their care will find him particularly knowledgeable. He also works closely with employers and employees who access Direct Access MD through group membership arrangements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Purcell is one of the longest-practicing DPC physicians in the Anderson area. He co-founded Direct Access MD and has used the DPC model since 2015. He also serves as a founding member of the DPC Alliance and sits on its Advisory Committee.
Yes, Dr. Purcell has spoken at TEDxFurman, the DPC Summit, Hint Summit, AAFP FMX, D4PC Nuts and Bolts, and at family medicine residency programs and medical student groups. His TEDxFurman talk focused on how direct primary care can reshape the healthcare system.
Yes, Dr. Purcell authored "Magic, Pixie Dust and Miracles: A Guide for Direct Primary Care and Employers," available on Amazon and Audible. He also co-created "A DPC Story," a children's book that introduces the DPC model to families.
Dr. Purcell completed his Family Medicine residency in Anderson, SC in 2000. He has practiced in the Anderson community throughout his career.
Dr. Purcell focuses on family medicine and the foundational doctor-patient relationship. He is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and helping patients and employers understand how direct primary care improves health outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Purcell works closely with local small businesses and employers to offer group membership rates at Direct Access MD. He has also written and spoken extensively about how DPC benefits employers and their workforces.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026