Dr. Rajesh Puri
Vice Chairman - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
DNB , MD , MBBS · 24+ yrs experience · Medanta - The Medicity
- 24+
- Years experience
- 24–48h
- Opinion turnaround
About
Profile
Dr. Rajesh Puri is a renowned gastroenterologist and one of India's foremost Endosonologists. He has been instrumental in pioneering Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) in North India and has significantly contributed to its nationwide adoption through training programs and live workshops. Currently serving as the Director at the Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta – The Medicity, Dr. Puri specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic management of digestive, liver, and pancreato-biliary diseases.
He obtained his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from SNM College, Jodhpur (University of Rajasthan) and completed his DNB in Gastroenterology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. For his excellence in the field, he was awarded the Gold Medal in DNB Gastroenterology by the Honorable President of India. Dr. Puri also undertook international fellowships in Endosonography at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Kitazato-East University Hospital, Japan.
In addition to his clinical acumen, Dr. Puri is deeply involved in academic research, with over 70 publications in national and international journals. He has presented at numerous prestigious forums and received the Young Investigator Awardby the Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) in 2007.
Education+
MBBS – SNM College, Jodhpur, University of Rajasthan (1987–1994)
MD (General Medicine) – SNM College, Jodhpur, University of Rajasthan (1994–1997)
DNB (Gastroenterology) – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (Awarded Gold Medal, 2001)
International Fellowships
Endosonography – University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Endosonography – Kitazato-East University Hospital, Japan
Work experience+
Director, Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta – The Medicity (2015–present)
Associate Director, Medanta – The Medicity (2009–2014)
Consultant, Dept. of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2001–2009)
Senior Registrar, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (1999–2001)
Senior Registrar, Dept. of Medicine, DDU Hospital, New Delhi (1997–1999)
Memberships+
Member, Asian EUS Group
Member, Governing Council of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
Gold Medal – DNB Gastroenterology, awarded by Honorable President of India (2001)
Pioneer of EUS in North India
Young Investigator Award, APDW (2007)
More than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals
Invited speaker at numerous national and international academic forums
Publications+
Dr. Puri has authored over 70 papers in national and international journals, covering advanced endoscopic procedures, therapeutic EUS interventions, and clinical gastroenterology research.
Patient Care Philosophy
A patient-centric clinician, Dr. Puri emphasizes in-depth consultations and clear communication so that each patient understands their diagnosis and treatment plan. His compassionate approach consistently earns praise from patients and contributes to improved outcomes.
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