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Ruchir Puri, MD, General Surgery, Jacksonville, FL, UF Health Jacksonville

RuchirPuriMD

General Surgery Jacksonville, FL

Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Associate Professor of Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Ruchir Puri is a minimally invasive surgeon in Jacksonville, FL and is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville. He received his medical degree from G.S.V.M Medical College in India, subsequently completing his residency for University of Texas in San Antonio and Gastrointestinal Surgery fellowship from Mayo Clinic. He has been in practice for ten years and speaks multiple languages, including Hindi. He specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery, surgical oncology (other than breast), and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in esophageal, hernias, biliary tract disease and pancreatic diseases.
  • Ruchir Puri, M.B.B.S. (M.D.), M.S., FACS

    Minimally Invasive Surgeon, UF Health, Jacksonville, FL.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineMinimally Invasive/ GI Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Motilal Nehru Medical College
    Motilal Nehru Medical CollegeMaster of Surgery (MS), Surgery, 2001 - 2005
  • Motilal Nehru Medical College
    Motilal Nehru Medical CollegeMS, Master of Surgery, General Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • G.S.V.M Medical College Kanpur
    G.S.V.M Medical College KanpurClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recognisition of Excellence SAGES, 2019
  • Top Teacher Award for Resident teaching University of Florida, 2018
  • Surgical Education Research Fellowship (SERF) Association for Surgical Education, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy (MILE): technique and outcomes of 100 consecutive cases  
    Ziad T Awad, Syed Abbas, Ruchir Puri, Brian Dalton, David J Chesire, Surgical Endoscopy, 4/2020
  • Mentor of the Month Series: Laparoscopic Training in the United States  
    Puri, R, Asbun HJ, Journal of GI Surgery, 1/1/2018
  • The Spectrum of Surgical Remediation of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) Related Failures  
    Puri, R, Smith CD, Bowers SP, Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The integration of virtual humans in a simulated operating room to teach and assess communication and fundamental surgical skills (FSS)
    Menard J, Deladisma A, Wood J, Hester T, Puri R, Lind DS, APDS Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/1/2018
  • Congenital Agenesis presenting as a Small�Contracted�Gallbladder
    Rygor D, Awad Z, Puri, R, SAGES, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2018
  • Cecal Bascule with concomitant appendicitis presenting as Chiladiti�s Sign
    Rygor D, Admire J, Perry WB, Awad Z, Puri R, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Tampa, FL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Laparoscopic Pre peritoneal meshplasty of a Giant Morgagni hernia 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2018
  • Laparoscopic Excision of a Giant Splenic Cyst 
    Tampa, FL - 1/1/2018
  • Lower Utilization of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery by Hispanics in US Foregut/ Bariatric Session III 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Mentor of the Month Series: Laparoscopic Training in the United States
    Mentor of the Month Series: Laparoscopic Training in the United StatesDecember 3rd, 2018
  • SAGES RESIDENT WEBINAR: LAPAROSCOPIC/ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
    SAGES RESIDENT WEBINAR: LAPAROSCOPIC/ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASEAugust 2nd, 2020
  • SSAT Mentor of the Month: Dan Dent, MD
    SSAT Mentor of the Month: Dan Dent, MDAugust 2nd, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, Resident and Fellow Education Committee, SSAT 2016 - Present
  • Member, Resident and Fellow Education Committee, SAGES 2015 - Present
  • Member, Membership Committee, SAGES 2015 - Present
  • Member, Member Services Committee, SSAT 2015 - Present
  • Member, Resident Education Committee, SAGES 2015 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi

Hospital Affiliations