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General InfoDr. Sidharth Puri is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. Dr. Puri was born and raised in New Orleans. He completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University and went on to attend medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then completed his medical internship at the Florida Atlantic University. His residency was completed at the University of Louisville where he served as Chief Resident and developed vision screenings for refugee populations. Following residency, Dr. Puri completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the University of California Irvine.
Dr. Puri’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membranes. He is involved in national advocacy, medical education and improving access to healthcare and public health initiatives. His research interests include improving ocular therapeutics and novel surgical techniques. He has presented several research projects at national conferences, such as at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Puri and his wife live in New Orleans and enjoy traveling, cooking, photography, painting and hiking. They have two fur babies and enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Medical Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Doctor of Medicine
Internship
Florida Atlantic University
Field of Study: Preliminary Internship - Internal Medicine
Residency
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Field of Study: Ophthalmology Residency
Fellowship
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Field of Study: Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship
- American Board of Ophthalmology
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