Rajeev D. Puri, M.D.

Dr. Rajeev D. Puri, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon

Located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, USA, Dr. Rajeev D. Puri, M.D. is a highly skilled and board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His expertise lies in the comprehensive care of the lower extremity, with a focus on hip, knee, foot, and ankle surgery.

Education and Training

Dr. Puri completed his undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, earning an engineering degree. He then worked for General Motors for a year before attending The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. At the College of Medicine, he interned in general surgery and underwent his orthopedic surgical residency. Dr. Puri further enhanced his skills by completing two fellowships: one in foot and ankle reconstruction at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and another in hip and knee total joint revision at Indiana Orthopedics in Indianapolis.

Skills and Competencies

Dr. Puri is an advanced specialist known for his expertise in challenging cases. He employs computer-aided planning and gender-specific implants in knee replacements, as well as minimally invasive techniques in hip replacements to ensure faster recoveries. Additionally, he offers a range of foot and ankle procedures, including tendon reconstructions and complex diabetic foot fusions.

Areas of Specialization

Dr. Puri’s areas of specialization include:

• Hip and knee revisions
• Foot and ankle reconstruction
• Minimally invasive hip replacements
• Computer-aided planning and gender-specific implants in knee replacements

Research and Community Engagement

Dr. Puri has been involved in research and has shared a publication with an author at Rush University. He has also established a hip and knee clinic for the underserved in the Pembroke area, which he funded himself along with industry donations.

Personal Interests

In his free time, Dr. Puri enjoys working with computers and playing guitar. He also stays active by engaging in mountain biking, running, and playing tennis.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Dr. Puri’s area of expertise?
  Dr. Puri specializes in the comprehensive care of the lower extremity, focusing on hip, knee, foot, and ankle surgery.

• What advanced techniques does Dr. Puri use?
  Dr. Puri employs computer-aided planning and gender-specific implants in knee replacements, as well as minimally invasive techniques in hip replacements.

• What community initiatives has Dr. Puri been involved in?
  Dr. Puri established a hip and knee clinic for the underserved in the Pembroke area, which he funded himself along with industry donations.