Vichin Puri, MD, FACS

Position

Director of Surgical Oncology; Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon

Vichin Puri, M.D., FACS, is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon dedicated to caring for patients with complex liver, pancreas, bile duct, kidney, and abdominal conditions. As Director of Surgical Oncology, he combines advanced surgical expertise with a personalized, team-based approach to ensure each patient receives comprehensive, coordinated care.

Dr. Puri specializes in both organ transplantation and complex cancer surgery. He is trained in robotic and minimally invasive techniques, offering patients leading-edge treatment options designed to optimize outcomes and recovery.

Working closely with hepatologists, oncologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialists, Dr. Puri provides seamless care from diagnosis through long-term follow-up.

Clinical Services

Transplant Care

• Liver transplantation
• Kidney transplantation
• Pancreas transplantation

Cancer & Complex Surgical Care

• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Bile duct cancer
• Gallbladder cancer
• Neuroendocrine tumors
• Gastric (stomach) cancer
• Retroperitoneal tumors

Advanced Surgical Techniques

• Robotic surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Complex abdominal procedures

Credentials & Recognition

• Board Certified – American Board of Surgery
• Fellow – American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Member – American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Member – American Association of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
• D Magazine Best Doctor (2018–2025)

Additional Training

• General surgery training at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
• Assistant Professor – University of Tennessee at Methodist Transplant Institute
• Primary UNOS surgeon for the kidney transplant program – St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN

Personal

Outside of medicine, Dr. Puri enjoys competing in triathlons and marathons. He is proud to have achieved the Ironman designation from his successful completion of the Ironman Triathlon. His athletic pursuits go back to his college years, when he was a collegiate soccer player.