Overview
Poonam Puri is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dr. Puri is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Puri is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
979 E 3rd St Ste C520, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery: General Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, American Board Of Surgery: Vascular Surgery, American Board Of Vascular Medicine, and Registered Physician In Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Poonam Puri
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Poonam Puri?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Poonam Puri by calling their office at 423-778-5661. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Poonam Puri a top-rated expert for Arterial Embolism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Poonam Puri is classified as an Advanced expert for Arterial Embolism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Poonam Puri specialize in?
While Dr. Poonam Puri is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Poonam Puri participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Poonam Puri has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arterial Embolism. You can view a list of Dr. Poonam Puri's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Poonam Puri accept my insurance?
Dr. Poonam Puri accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-778-5661 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Puri isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- DextrocardiaDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Puri isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

