Dr. Vinay Puri, MD


Physician
Neurology

Specialty

Pediatric Neurology

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University Neurologists PSC, Dept. of Neurology
500 South Preston St.
Suite 113
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
For an appointment, call (502) 852-6990
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Vinay Puri, MD

Dr. Puri’s clinical interests include epilepsy, migraines, stroke, and caring for children with complex neurological disorders.

About Dr. Vinay Puri, MD

Vinay Puri, MD is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and and Chief of Child Neurology at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Puri also serves as Professor in the Department of Neurology and Pediatrics and is Chief Neurologist at Kosair Children's Hospital. 
              
Dr. Puri has published multiple medical articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, including Neurology, Journal of Child Neurology, and the Journal of Pediatric infectious diseases.
 

Dr. Vinay Puri has also received accolades from patients and colleagues, including "Louisville Top Doctors" (2004, 2007, and 2009), Educator of the Year - UL Dept of Pediatrics (2004) and Clinical Teaching Professor of the Year presented by Pediatric Residents at graduation.

 

Conditions Treated

Epilepsy
Headaches
Spasticity
Brain Tumor
Peripheral Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Procedures & Services

EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT Scan of the Head
Electromyogram (EMG)

Patient Education Resources

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Education & Training

  • Medical Degree: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India,
  • Pediatric Residency: Henry Ford Hospital
  • Neurology Fellowship: Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO
  • Pediatric Neurology Fellowship: St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Washington University

Professional Affiliations