Summary

Dr. Viren Punja is a surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery, providing critical care for patients with serious injuries. He earned his medical degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in Bangalore, India, and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Punja further advanced his training with a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Punja practices at CHI Health Clinic Trauma Surgery in Omaha, Nebraska, where he focuses on treating patients with complex trauma cases. His expertise includes caring for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, closed head injuries, and rib fractures. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and abdominal ultrasounds, and provides sedation services when needed for patient comfort during treatment.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CHI Health Clinic Trauma Surgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

7500 Mercy Rd Ste 2000Omaha, NE 68124

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Med School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Viren P. Punja

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Viren P. Punja has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Viren P. Punja has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital, New Haven, CT Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Medical School

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India

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Dr. Viren Punja's office is located at 7500 Mercy Rd Ste 2000, Omaha, NE, 68124.
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Dr. Viren Punja speaks English.

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