Dr. Kulkarni is a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC. He is also an assistant clerkship director at the Keck School of Medicine. After medical school at the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College in India, Dr. Kulkarni obtained a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from IIT-Bombay. Dr. Kulkarni served for two years as a Huck Institute of Life Science research fellow in molecular medicine at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Upon completion of his residency in general surgery, he underwent a two-year fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine and has stayed on as faculty since 2012.
Dr. Kulkarni is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is actively involved in the training of residents and medical students at the Keck School of Medicine. He is well liked by his patients because his philosophy of care includes spending time with patients and listening to their concerns.
Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in General Surgery. His research interests include neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatitis, liver and pancreatic cancers, and complicated gallstone disease.
Experience
Specialties
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
General Surgery
General Surgery
General Surgery
General Surgery
Areas of Focus
Liver Cancer, Metastatic Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cysts, IPMN, Liver Resection, Whipple Procedure, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer, Complex Gallstones, Biliary Disease, Bile Duct Injury, Pancreatitis, Transfusion-free Surgery, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
Insurances Accepted
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Dr Kulkarni explained to me clearly the result of my petscan and the next steps moving forward
Mar 31, 2025
Great doctor
Mar 31, 2025
The hospital and the cliques The hospital and clinics have excellent staff. I recommend it 100%.
Mar 24, 2025
I was concerned that the radiology report posted on the portal did not address the reason for the repeat CT Scan although it was specifically pointed out in the order.
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