Frederick Purnell, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a focus in family medicine. Before becoming a Physician Assistant, Fred spent nine years working as a Certified Athletic Trainer. He went on to earn his Master of Physician Assistant degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2021. Before joining Broadlands Family Practice in July 2025, Fred gained valuable experience in both Orthopedics and Family/Internal Medicine. He currently lives in Ashburn with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, Fred enjoys home improvement projects, spending quality time with his family, and cheering on the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.