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Aki Puryear, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN

AkiPuryearMDMHA, MS(He/Him)

[Pronunciation: ah-key per-year]

Orthopaedic Surgery Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Orthopedics

George J. Garceau Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics Riley Children’s Health Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Indiana University

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  • Office

    705 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-944-0566
    Fax+1 314-268-5121

Summary

  • Dr. Aki Puryear is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Indianapolis, IN who specializes in Pediatric Orthopedics. He completed his residency and internship at the University of Michigan Health System, and a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington. Dr. Puryear is currently a Professor at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and holds adjunct professorships at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, SLUCare Physician Group, and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He has extensive experience in pediatric orthopaedics, spine deformity surgery, pediatric shoulder and elbow surgery, minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, and fracture fixation with screws. Dr. Puryear has also made considerable contributions to his field through publications, with his work receiving repeated citations.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 1997
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1999 - 2018
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2003 - 2015
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2003 - 2014
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed