Mark Puricelli, DO
Neurology
MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care
1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100
Des Moines, IA 50314 Directions
3.5 out of 5
94 verified ratings
94 Ratings, 24 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Oct 22, 2025
As I said Dr p is simply the Best. We discuss periodically what he has learned by talking with such people as doctors at mayo. Most people think they have to get out of Des Moines to get his kind of care and go to Mayo or Iowa City. They don't realize that he is more of an expert than there probably going to meet at either place. He's at least as good as any of their people, and I would think that maybe even they call him at times to see what he has to suggest.
Oct 22, 2025
Very good doctor.
Oct 9, 2025
I have a different insurance company now so I went for a conversation with Dr Pericelli to see if he could get me in the same program with the specialty clinic that I previously had. He said he would send the request letter and I would hear from them in a day or two. I didn’t hear from them until a week or so later saying they denied the claim so I called the doctors office and left a message for a call back and didn’t hear from them. Got hold of doctors office and had to leave another request for call back and haven’t heard back again? Might I add I’ve been without my prescriptions for almost a month and I’m getting migraines again. I’m so confused now I don’t know if just 1 was denied or both.
Sep 25, 2025
Not much time spent with you. Doesn't give much medication options.
Sep 17, 2025
If the referral from my G.P. was the problem, I can understand why he was confused. He understood I was there about headaches. I don't suffer from headaches. I have been having unexplained dizziness. Not sure where the disconnect was but it was a waste of both his time and mine for me to be seen, not to mention the expense to my insurance and the copay. Frustrating.
Sep 11, 2025
Dr Purchelli’s office runs like a well oiled machine it’s very organized, and everyone ,from the front desk, to the nurses, and of course Dr Purchelli, is very knowledgeable and spend the time to answers your questions, as needed. The biggest bonus is I never have a long wait to see the Doctor! Thanks
Sep 10, 2025
I had two of my children with me and he was very thoughtful to them.
Aug 25, 2025
Dr M Puricelli documented in "My Chart" that I refused everything that he suggested which was not the truth, I ASKED HIM FOR HELP and he didn't understand why I coming to seeing him and who referred me, as I told him I was have shape nerve pain in my Lower back and on both sides of my hips going down both legs and I also have chronic pain, he said if I find a cure for the nerve and chronic pain let him know.
Aug 5, 2025
It may be time for Dr Puricelli to retire. The unspoken message I got from him was, "don't waste my time on your piddley once every 1 1/2 months migraines." He had no interest in my history or symptoms.
Jul 30, 2025
Would to request another dr in the group we will not go back to Puricelli.
Jul 30, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Puricelli for many years. This is the worst experience I have had with him and in the office in my whole time as a patient!
Jul 28, 2025
We are happy with Dr Puricelli and would recommend him to everyone who needs a neurologist
Jul 8, 2025
I am beyond disgusted at my most recent appointment. His lack of bedside manner and care is deeply concerning, and he does not listen to any concerns and this is not the first negative experience. I have been stuck seeing him for a few years and every time is the same.
Jul 7, 2025
Doesn’t explain anything.
Jul 2, 2025
I wouldn't recommend this Dr to my worst enemy. I never want to interact with him ever again. He didn't care about me or what was wrong. Wanted to throw drugs at my problem without caring about why I was there or what my issue was.
May 19, 2025
While I've always found the front desk folks more than pleasant, I have to give a one-star review (ONLY because zero stars is not an option) to Dr. Puricelli. The man is dismissive, condescending, and downright rude. He was rude not only to me, but to my wife, cutting her off mid-sentence as she tried to ask a question. This happened multiple times. He has been dismissive of my other diagnoses- "If that's what it is," implying that the diagnoses is most likely incorrect because he didn't make the diagnosis. He has tried to prescribe medications and then gotten upset with me when I questioned whether or not they should be taken with my current meds. If I was able to get in as a patient at McFarland Clinic, I would seek my care there.
May 19, 2025
Ive been going here for a year and frankly i feel like the doctors answers is to just increase my medication nor listen to me. Im truly disappointed.
Apr 1, 2025
great care at Ruan Mercy one
Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Puricelli did not use alcohol prep on the back of my head and neck during my botox injection. He did wipe my forehead with alcohol but that was it.
Mar 12, 2025
Always a pleasant experience
Mar 11, 2025
Didn’t last more than 20 minutes with the Physician in the room. He didn’t give me any pain relief for my onset migraine headache I had there. Tried issuing me medication I’ve already been on which never worked. All he said was “what do you want me to give you because I don’t know what else to prescribe”. Then a previous appointment he proscribed prostration and later I got a call to discontinue because I had bad heart rhythm and cluster headache didn’t go away. From November 2024 to march 2025, I wasn’t in anything and had to seek oxygen therapy at my clinic for pain relief. He said I had migraines not cluster headaches as my pcp insisted I have.. but nothing for migraines has ever minimized my pain symptoms besides oxygen!
Feb 24, 2025
Mark Puricelli is a Kool person and doctor
Feb 11, 2025
He has always been wonderful to me and doing wonderful to order what I need.
Jan 23, 2025
Was just great