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Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri, a pioneer in thoracic surgery, is one of the first National board-certified thoracic surgeons in India. He embarked on his remarkable medical journey in Jammu, India, the same place where he completed his primary education. He also completed his MBBS at the renowned Jammu University and got the opportunity to get admission to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, which was accredited as the "Mecca of super-specialist medical education and treatment” in 2009. It was this hospital where Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri acquired and polished his skills under the guidance of exceptional mentors and accomplished his Master's in Surgery and Registrarship in S urgical Oncology with flying colors! He completed a DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government, India in 2013. Next, he proceeded to DNB in Thoracic Surgery from the same board in 2017. Nevertheless, his incredible and praiseworthy achievements serve as a testament to his undaunting, uncompromising determination and pursuit of perfection in the medical field. He is trained in science of Lung Transplantation by pioneers in Toronto General Hospital, Canada.
2022 — Lung Transplant Training at Toronto General Hospital, Canada
2017– DNB in Thoracic Surgery from the National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government, India
2013– DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations Ministry of Health Government, India
2009– Completed MBBS at the renowned Jammu University and joined Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
The professional journey or experience of the renowned thoracic surgeon, Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri is quite elaborate. He currently serves as a renowned Thoracic and Lung Transplant Surgeon at Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, where he imparts patients with exceptional treatments, care, and leads multidisciplinary teams in thoracic surgery and Lung Transplantation.
Before joining his current role, Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri acquired precious experience through various positions in the medical industry. His previous job roles included working as a Senior Resident in Surgical Oncology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2013, where he refined his skills in cancer surgeries. Earlier to that, he served as a Resident in General Surgery at the same hospital from 2009 to 2012. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri started his career as a Junior Resident in General Surgery at Jammu University from 2006 to 2008, laying the foundation for his future expertise in thoracic surgery. Undoubtedly, his excellent contribution to the healthcare industry and his supreme professional conduct have acquired him a repute of incredible value!
2024– Senior Consultant Thoracic and Lung Transplant Surgeon Institute of Chest Surgery, Medanta The Medicity Hospital
2013– Senior Resident in Surgical Oncology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
2009 to 2012– Registrar in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
2006 to 2008– Junior Resident in General Surgery at Jammu University
Dr. Puri has received renowned certifications like Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery by the National Board of Examination in 2015, Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in General Surgery by the National Board of Examination in 2012, Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2016, and a lot more!
The Professional membership programs of Dr. Puri include the Indian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (IATS), the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), and the Association of Surgeons Of India.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri’s excellent and extraordinary contribution to the medical field has earned him multiple prestigious awards and recognitions. Some of the most renowned awards of Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri are:
Dr. Puri has been accredited with the following national awards:
This award has been presented by the Indian Medical Association signifying the supreme position of Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri as one of the top thoracic surgeons in India.
Presented by the Healthcare Leadership Awards, India, this award signifies Dr. Puri's unmatchable achievements in imparting impressive patient-centric care and his immense commitment to patient priority.
This award has been presented to Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri by the Indian Association of Thoracic Surgeons due to his unmatchable prominence and contribution in this field.
Apart from prestigious national awards, Dr. Puri has also received numerous international recognitions for his excellence and accuracy! Some of the most significant international awards Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri has acquired in his career to date are:
This prestigious award has been presented to Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri by the renowned American College of Surgeons for providing a tribute to his global knowledge and excellence in catering to the best thoracic surgeries.
The prestigious European Society of Thoracic Surgeons awarded Dr. Puri with this international recognition for his outstanding understanding and treatments of thoracic complications. This award granted him attendance at International Medical Conferences held all around the globe.
In his career, Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri has received prestigious awards for his commendable mentorship and training capabilities as well. The awards are as follows:
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital awarded him with the Best Mentor Award in 2020 considering his excellency in guiding young doctors, thereby shaping a bright future for the country!
This award is presented to him by the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology for his unmatchable dedication to imparting extensive education and training to future surgeons.
The following is a detailed insight into the treatment approach and philosophy practiced by Dr. Puri:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri's approach is characterized by:
He takes the time to listen attentively to all the patients' concerns and personalized treatment plans solely according to their unique requirements.
Dr. Puri specializes in VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery) and Robotic Thoracic surgery, reducing recovery time and scarring. Therefore, you can expect to experience minimally invasive procedures with negligible downtime under his guidance.
Having adopted the latest medical technicalities and specialties, Dr. Puri can cater to the most advanced surgical procedures and technologies for improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Puri's philosophy can be defined in the following parameters:
He remains humble and approachable, despite his exceptional expertise. It allows patients to find comfort and reliability under his supervision.
Dr. Puri continuously updates his knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care. Therefore, he can always come up with the best possible medical solutions catering to your problems.
He understands the emotional toll of illness and treatment, offering utmost compassionate support, and providing the patient with much psychological support and care.
The special interests of Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri can be classified into the following categories:
His clinical interests include Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery (VATS, Robotic), Lung Cancer Surgery, Esophageal Cancer Surgery, Lung Transplantation, Airway and Tracheal Surgery, etc.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri's academic interests include teaching and mentoring, simulation-based training for surgeons, and collaborative research with International institutions.
Some of his interests include reading, music, yoga, and meditation. He is also fond of exploring new cultures and traveling the world to utilize his leisure time productively.
Nevertheless, Dr. Puri's outstanding contribution and expertise in thoracic health have provided him the accreditation of one of the best thoracic surgeons in India. His remarkable journey has contributed greatly to transforming numerous lives, imparting extensive patient care, and surgical approaches along with being a prominent inspiration for aspiring surgeons.