Summary

For 15 years in Clinical Academic Medicine, he was Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Associate Professor and Professor of Medicine (tenured) at Saint Louis University. At both these institutions, he also served as Director of Training in Endoscopy. Dr. Saeed has extensive experience in all aspects of endoscopy including colonoscopy, upper Endoscopy, pancreaticobiliary endoscopy (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided biopsy and therapeutic interventions, laparoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, stents, lasers, management of hemorrhage, non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, endoscopic research, and new technology development. He has served on the Technology Assessment Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Saeed is an acknowledged international expert in Endoscopy and has performed endoscopic procedures that have been transmitted live via satellite during prestigious meetings and courses held in various countries. He developed an endoscopic multiple band ligation device, the "Saeed six-shooter", which simplified the management of bleeding varices and hemorrhoids. The six-shooter was featured in an Emmy Award winning episode of the Hollywood show "ER." Other patented devices on the market include "The Shortshot," a device for the office ligation of hemorrhoids, "Bouncer," a multipurpose balloon used in ERCP procedures, and "Duette," a device for the non-surgical endoscopic excision of pre-cancerous (or with early cancer) Barrett’s esophagus and other lesions. He has over 120 publications and has been invited as a Visiting Professor to numerous reputable Universities and meetings in the United States and overseas. Dr. Saeed is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and an International Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Pakistan. Among other honors, in 1996, Pope John Paul II invited him to the Vatican. Dr. Saeed is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 46 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • The Hospital For Sick Children
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 10 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dirk Thomas Pruis has 10 locations

Trihealth Orthopedic And Sports Institute

8311 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45236
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Trihealth Orthopedic And Sports Institute

4900 Wunnenberg WayWest Chester, OH 45069
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Trihealth Orthopedic And Sports Institute

7423 S Mason Montgomery Rd # AMason, OH 45040
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Trihealth Orthopedic And Sports Institute

256 State Road 129 SBatesville, IN 47006
Mon8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 1:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

3199 Highland AveCincinnati, OH 45219

Good Samaritan Evendale Hospital

3155 Glendale Milford RdCincinnati, OH 45241

Good Samaritan Hospital

375 Dixmyth AveCincinnati, OH 45220

The Jewish Hospital

4777 E Galbraith RdCincinnati, OH 45236

Bethesda North Hospital

10500 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45242

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

3333 Burnet AveCincinnati, OH 45229

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
46 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Cincinnati , OHMiddletown , OHSpartanburg , SCLivonia , MI
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dirk Thomas Pruis

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dirk Thomas Pruis has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dirk Thomas Pruis has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

The Hospital For Sick Children

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Dr. Dirk Pruis is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital.
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Dr. Dirk Pruis's office is located at 8311 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236.

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