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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, French, Hindi
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6697
Desk:
216.444.6731
Fax:
216.445.6173
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Stress Test
  • Angioplasty
  • Atherectomy
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Coronary Artery Atherectomy
  • Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Coronary Intervention
  • Drug Eluting Stenting
  • Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) Determination
  • Heart Valve Disease - Percutaneous Interventions
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
  • Invasive and Interventional Cardiology Section
  • Invasive Cardiology
  • Invasive Cardiology Section
  • Optical Coherence Tomography
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
  • Percutaneous Closure of Paravalve Leak
  • Percutaneous Interventions for Patent foramen Ovale
  • Percutaneous Valve Repair
  • Percutaneous Valve Replacement
  • Percutaneous Valve Treatment
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Rotational Atherectomy
  • Second Opinion
View all 30 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Atrial Septal Defects
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • High Cholesterol
  • Inoperable Coronary Artery Disease
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction
  • Restenosis
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation
View all 18 Specialties +
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Biography

About Rishi Puri, MD, PhD

Rishi Puri, MD, PhD, FRACP, is an interventional cardiologist in the Section of Invasive & Interventional Cardiology in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He specializes in non-surgical, catheter-based treatment for diseases of the heart blood vessels, heart valves and congenital heart disease. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus.

Specialty Interests: Coronary artery disease, transradial coronary intervention, transcatheter structural heart interventions, intravascular imaging, prevention

Education: Dr. Puri earned his medical degree in his native country of Australia from the University of Adelaide, South Australia. He completed his internship, residency and a fellowship in cardiology, all at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia and a PhD in medicine/cardiology at the University of Adelaide. Dr. Puri served a 2-year fellowship in the Cleveland Clinic Atherosclerosis Imaging Core Laboratory, directed this laboratory for a further 18-months, then relocated to Canada to pursue subspecialty training as a fellow in interventional and structural heart disease at the Québec Heart and Lung Institute, Québec City, Québec. He furthered his experience in transcatheter structural heart interventions as a visiting interventional cardiologist and structural interventional fellow at institutions in France, Australia and Switzerland before returning to Cleveland to join the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2018.

Experience: Over the course of his career, Dr. Puri has performed nearly 6,000 diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including percutaneous coronary interventions (non-surgical treatment for heart disease) and catheter-based structural heart procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

Publications: Dr. Puri has coauthored numerous papers and research abstracts published in all of the leading peer-reviewed medical/cardiology journals on the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and the latest developments in the field.  He also has coauthored chapters in a cardiology textbook and two cardiology handbooks for physicians.

About Dr. Puri: “I am privileged to be a cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular interventions and coronary imaging, as I am able to use my knowledge and skills to better understand how heart conditions impact patients and help guide them toward better, healthier lives.”

Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Puri enjoys road cycling, roller skiing, XC skiing, traveling and hiking.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Laval / Quebec Heart and Lung Institute
Interventional Cardiology and Structural Cardiology
Quebec QC, Canada
2017

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Research Fellow-Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2014

Graduate School - University of Adelaide Faculty of Medicine
Adelaide,
2013

Fellowship - Royal Adelaide University Hospital
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Investigation Unit
Adelaide,
2009

Residency - Royal Adelaide University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Adelaide,
2006

Internship - Royal Adelaide University Hospital
Rotatin
Adelaide,
2003

Medical Education - University of Adelaide Faculty of Medicine
Adelaide,
2001

Certifications

  • Cardiology

Specialty Interests

Coronary artery disease, transradial coronary intervention, transcatheter structural heart interventions, intravascular imaging, prevention

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Rishi Puri, MD, PhD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/21/2023, Dr. Puri has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Puri receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • General Electric Healthcare
  • Medtronic plc

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

179 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

18 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I waited 2 1/2 hours to be seen once in exam room waited another 45 mins and was told my dr was called away. Should never happen!! I am new to Cleveland and Cleveland clinic and you did not show well!!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I had PFO procedure last August and was in to establish care and arrange echo for follow up. Dr never evenListened to my heart?? Would like to be assigned to another cardiologist for next appointment!

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr Puri is the best and my overall experience at Cleveland Climic is fabulous. That is why I come all the way from Chicago for my annual checkup done at Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Whenever I had a reaction or something bad happened nurses and doctors were with me in seconds.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

All around great experience. They got me in quickly, the clinic was very organized. Dr. Puri was an amazing doctor. He listened to me and asked me for my opinion, while guiding me with expertise. I really enjoyed my visit with him and he is being proactive and doing things.I will keep him as a cardiologist and I highly recommend him to others. Also--the nurse and scheduling guy, guy receiving incoming patients at the front desk--all very good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Very, very, good. Dr. Puri kept me well informed and listened to me.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Dr. Puri was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

My daughters and I were very much reassured for my care after talking to Dr.R Puri.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

Cleveland Clinic has amazing facilities, providers, and staff. We couldn't have come to a better place for heart surgery. You are truly number 1!

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023

Thank you for being the BEST hospital in the world. Thank you for choosing the wonderful doctors & staff.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023

*Dr. D. Hammer, *Dr. R. Puri are the BEST of the BEST. Thank you.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023

Dr, Puri was the perfect mix of straight forward, no nonsense, and then also kind and caring, caring that I understood my options. I felt he had my best outcome as his primary objective- and that's what every patient should want from the physician performing this procedure.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

She was very exact, answering all of questions, including my daughter's.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Dr. Puri is very knowledgeable, understanding, listens well and is a great communicator. I always enjoy my visits with him.

Reviewed on May 8, 2023

Dr. R. Puri, M.D., Ph.D. And his fellow, Dr. N. Mehra were excellent in all areas of my care. It could not have been more pleased with them.

Reviewed on May 8, 2023

My care has always been excellent in the past too. If it was not for Dr. R. Puri, M.D, Ph.D. - I would seriously not be alive today.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Dr Puri and Gwen Hoopes are a straight 10 all the way. Both are so helpful and caring. Dr Puri went above and beyond getting me an appointment with a marvelous doctor who could do my upcoming procedure. I will forever be grateful to him.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Dr Nahkla was very professional and explained the problem so we could understand.

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