Dr Samuel Purcell is a Gold Coast fertility specialist, obstetrician and gynaecologist who provides personalised, evidence-based care for individuals and couples trying to conceive.
Dr Samuel Purcell provides compassionate, approachable, and reliable care. His goal is to ensure every patient feels heard and cared for, especially when navigating complex and emotional decisions. He understands that fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, particularly when patients are receiving different advice or moving between multiple clinicians. Dr Purcell places a strong emphasis on continuity of care, clear communication, and ensuring that patients feel heard, supported, and involved in every decision.
Dr Purcell takes a thorough and practical approach to fertility care. He works with patients to identify potential barriers to pregnancy, explain their treatment options clearly and develop an individualised plan based on their circumstances, priorities and goals.
Where appropriate, he can provide care across multiple stages of the fertility journey—from the initial fertility assessment and treatment through to pregnancy and birth. This continuity allows patients to build a trusted relationship with one specialist who understands their history and remains involved throughout their care.
Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Dr Purcell graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011 with degrees in medicine and science, with a major in anatomy. He has more than 10 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology and has trained at several of Australia’s leading hospitals, including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney and the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne.
During his specialist training, Dr Purcell completed additional experience in fertility care, laparoscopy, endometriosis surgery and hysteroscopic surgery. His surgical expertise allows him to consider both medical and surgical options when conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, polyps or other gynaecological concerns may be affecting fertility.
Dr Purcell has also contributed to medical education and research, including teaching and supervising medical students and publishing research in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His research has included endometriosis and pre-eclampsia.
Patients value Dr Purcell’s warm, approachable manner and his ability to explain complex information clearly and reassuringly. He recognises that fertility concerns can affect both patients and their partners, and he aims to provide compassionate support while maintaining a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
Outside of medicine, Dr Purcell enjoys travelling, snowboarding and reading, and is always happy to receive a good book recommendation.