Our Team
- Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni
About Doctor
Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni is a skilled cardiologist with over 10 years of experience. He works as an Associate Consultant at Arka Health in Bangalore. Dr. Kulkarni has a strong academic background and has also served as an Assistant Professor in Cardiology, helping to train future doctors.
M.B.B.S: Bangalore Medical College – 1984
D.N.B.: St. Martha’s Hospital – 1989
D.A.C.P., F.A.I.S., F.I.A.M.S.: Minimal Invasive Surgery
F.I.C.S., F.M.A.S., F.I.A.G.E.S.: Minimal Invasive Surgery
F.A.L.S.: Minimal Invasive Surgery
Areas of Specialization
- Heart Procedures, Angioplasty, Pacemakers
Research and Achievements
- Presented research at major conferences worldwide, including topics like:
- Renal artery stenting and Primary PCI (a heart procedure).
- Aortic dissection after heart procedures.
- Published important case studies in medical journals and reviewed articles for BMJ Case Reports.
What He Does
- Angioplasty: Performs procedures to open blocked heart arteries, including emergency angioplasties during heart attacks.
- Device Closures: Treats conditions like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by placing special devices in both adults and children.
- Pacemakers: Inserts pacemakers for patients with slow heart rates or those who faint due to heart issues.
- Heart Valve Procedures: Performs procedures like Mitral Commissurotomy for treating Rheumatic Heart Disease.
Why Choose Dr. Kulkarni
- Experienced: Over 10 years in cardiology with a focus on advanced heart treatments.
- Skilled: Proficient in a variety of heart procedures, from angioplasty to pacemaker insertion.
- Research-Oriented: Actively involved in research and sharing knowledge at international conferences.
Experience World-Class Surgical Care
Benefit from pioneering surgical expertise with over 43 groundbreaking procedures performed for the first time in Karnataka