Pankaj Puri

About Pankaj Puri

Innovative healthcare executive with a doctorate and two post-doctorates with a dedicated career of impact providing strategic, administrative and operational leadership in the healthcare industry. Outstanding performance in architecting and leading initiatives that drive rapid growth in revenue, profit, productivity, provider engagement and patient satisfaction. Team builder and trusted advisor who cultivates and leads cross-functional teams that consistently exceed expectations. Collaborates with founders and executive peers to reengineer state-of-the-art healthcare delivery systems while ensuring the financial health of the organization. Balances brilliant, inspirational people skills with keen analytic thinking and a focus on ultimate efficacy of operational and patient care systems

Experience

1. Director of Orthodontics

   Multiple Companies

   Jan 1999 — Present

   Multiple general dental practices in NJ, PA and NY delivering comprehensive dental care• Initiated and oversaw all operational functions including, business development, customer service, HR and revenue management including private and insurance billing, while providing leadership and directing the entire team.• Developed and launched multifaceted strategy that created a more efficient and collaborative environment while improving staff retention. • Cross-trained staff to minimize disruption during absences, redesigned staffing model and focused on performance management and coaching.• Instrumental to practices growth in revenue and profitability, expanding service offerings, managing capital investments projects to create infrastructure and increasing both internal and external referrals.

Education

• University of Rochester

  Post Doctorate in Orthodontics

  1997 — 1999

• New York University

  DDS

  1988 — 1992

• New York University

  DDS

• University of Rochester

  Post Doctorate degree in TMD

  1996 — 1997

• Albright College

  BS