Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri

Brief Profile:

Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri is a distinguished figure in the field of thoracic surgery and stands among the first National Board-certified thoracic surgeons in India. His impressive medical career began in Jammu, India, where he also completed his primary education. He earned his MBBS degree from the esteemed Jammu University and subsequently gained admission to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, recognized in 2009 as the "Mecca of super-specialist medical education and treatment." It was at this institution that Dr. Puri honed his surgical skills under the mentorship of exceptional professionals, successfully completing his Master's in Surgery and a Registrarship in Surgical Oncology. In 2013, he obtained a DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health, Government of India, followed by a DNB in Thoracic Surgery in 2017. His remarkable accomplishments reflect his unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence in the medical domain. Additionally, he has received training in the science of Lung Transplantation from leading experts at Toronto General Hospital in Canada.

The professional trajectory of the esteemed thoracic surgeon, Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri, is notably extensive. He currently holds the position of a distinguished Thoracic and Lung Transplant Surgeon at Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, where he provides patients with outstanding treatment and care, while also leading multidisciplinary teams in the fields of thoracic surgery and lung transplantation.

Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri gained invaluable experience through various roles within the medical sector. His earlier positions included serving as a Senior Resident in Surgical Oncology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in 2013, where he honed his expertise in cancer surgeries. Before that, he was a Resident in General Surgery at the same institution from 2009 to 2012. Dr. Harsh Vardhan Puri commenced his career as a Junior Resident in General Surgery at Jammu University from 2006 to 2008, establishing a solid foundation for his future specialization in thoracic surgery. His significant contributions to the healthcare field and his exemplary professional demeanor have undoubtedly earned him a reputation of remarkable esteem.

Education:

• MBBS - Government Medical College, Jammu, 2006
• DNB - General Surgery - National Borad of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India, 2013
• DNB - Thoracic Surgery - National Borad of Examinations Ministry of Health Government of India, 2017
• 2022 — Lung Transplant Training at Toronto General Hospital, Canada

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Best PG award - 2011
• Country’s first Board-certified Thoracic surgeon with extensive experience in open and minimally invasive cases.
• Proudly holds the President’s Gold Medal in Thoracic Surgery.
• The N. K. Mehra Award for “Best Postgraduate in General Surgery” was given at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
• Attained a distinction in Forensic Medicine during the MBBS program.
• Excellence in Teaching Award (2019) - Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Best Mentor Award (2020) - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
• Excellence in Teaching Award (2019) - Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Travel Grant Award (2016) - European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• International Guest Scholar Award (2017) - American College of Surgeons

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Delhi Medical Council