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Sidharth Puri, MD

Retinal Disease
Accepting New Patients
Sidharth Puri, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 172 Patient Verified Ratings
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Sidharth Puri, MD

Retinal Disease
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. 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. Puris clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membranes, and inherited retinal diseases. 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 for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases. He is the principal investigator on several ongoing research studies at Ochsner. 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 a young son and two dogs and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Education and Training

Medical School

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 at Irvine
Field of Study: Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship

Certifications

  • American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Dr Puri is " FANTASTIC " I have recommended him to my 12 million Google shoppers. 5 !

November 2024

The best.

November 2024

Dr. Puri explained the problem and a solution.

November 2024

Expert care and support

November 2024

Dr Puri and staff are first class!

October 2024

Dr. Puri is professional, knowledgeable and kind. We all want this from a medical doctor.

October 2024

Dr Puri is excellent! He actually cares for his patients!!!

October 2024

The Doctor was very helpful and attentive. They answered our concerns and questions. Their treatment seems to be working well.

October 2024

Dr. Puri is everything a doctor should be.

October 2024

Listen to each other and ask me how I feel about talk to them.

September 2024

Dr. Puri is a great physician and a wonderful person. I would gladly refer him to anyone.

September 2024

The process Wes completed in the most professional, efficient, and caring manner possible.

August 2024

All good.

August 2024

Very good experience

August 2024

He spoke to me about the results of the tests and answered all of my questions.

August 2024

I'm very pleased with Dr. Puri. He's an excellent physician and very caring

July 2024

Good

July 2024

He seemed to care about me and my issues

July 2024

The surgeon was especially thorough in his explanations and recommendations.

July 2024

Dr. Puri is aa. Excellent communicator. He clearly explained my diagnosis, management and follow up. He compassionately addressed alll of my fears.

July 2024

Kept me informed of what procedures were to occur and what pain I might have.

June 2024

I have recommended a friend to Dr.Puri. He is very pleasant, professional and makes sure he answers your questions and concerns. He is a very patient doctor.

June 2024

Very good

June 2024

It was a routine retina check due to my history of melanoma. Everything looked great according to the practitioner, and I will continue to follow up annually with him due to my elevated risk.