Rishi Puri, MD, PhD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6731
- Fax:
- 216.445.6173
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
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
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View All PlansAbout 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
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
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
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As of 8/5/2024, 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:
- Medtronic plc
- General Electric Healthcare
- Anteris Technologies
- Abbott Laboratories
- Alleviant Medical, Inc.
Equity Dr. Puri owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:
- Vahaticor, Inc.
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201 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.6 | |
Listens | 4.5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
The providers are excellent
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Dr Puei was very personable in his approach to my daughter and I informing us how the team works to insure quality care even in a trial atmosphere We are grateful to Dr Puri and his team at the CleveClinic
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr Puri listened and took our concerns and suggestions seriously. He is kind and openly shows he cares.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
I very much appreciate the cardiology department from scheduling to tests to staff, doctors, surgeons, nurses- the communication is always clear, easy to understand, and my concerns and questions are thoughtfully considered when we talk. I definitely feel involved with my care.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Puri was great but I to not have to be on the business end of this ever again!
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Cardiologist referred me to TAVR and arranged for TAVR Clinic to inform me of when my appointments with doctors and tests would be. I did not request a specific time. Very grateful for having the appointments
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
It's always a good experience to see Dr p u r i
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Great doctor
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Dr. Puri is the best.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Very pleasing meeting and thankful Dr. Puri is trying to get to the bottom and diagnose my problem!!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
He is a very good doctor, and I am honored to be one of his patients
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.