Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital★ PTMC13+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (Internal Medicine)DM (Cardiology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- PTMC
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
- Experience
- 13+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni
Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni is a Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, and Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, with 13 years of experience since joining the Apollo Group in September 2012. His core specialities include interventional cardiology, with particular expertise in Primary Angioplasty, Device Closure, and PTMC (Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy). He treats cardiac arrhythmias, dilated cardiomyopathy, acute aortic dissection, and rheumatic heart disease, performing procedures including angioplasty, cardiac catheterisation, and pacemaker implantation. Dr. Kulkarni completed his MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, in 2002, his MD in Internal Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 2006, and his DM in Cardiology from Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore, in 2011. He previously served as Assistant Professor in Cardiology at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli (2002)
MD (Internal Medicine) — PGIMER, Chandigarh (2006)
DM (Cardiology) — Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore (2011)
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist — Apollo Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru (since September 2012)
Assistant Professor, Cardiology — Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research (1 year, prior to Apollo)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
13+ years of specialised interventional cardiology practice with a strong patient recommendation record
Recognised for expertise in Primary Angioplasty, Device Closure, and PTMC procedures
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
PTMC
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Core Speciality
Device Closure
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Core Speciality
Primary Angioplasty
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Core Speciality
Interventional Cardiology
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Core Speciality
Electrophysiology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Angioplasty and cardiac catheterisationPacemaker implantationTreatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dilated cardiomyopathy
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Acute aortic dissection managementRheumatic heart disease treatmentPTMC and device closure procedures
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG - Beating Heart) | $48,000 US/UK | $5,200 – $7,800 in India | 85% Less |
| Coronary Angioplasty with Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) | $28,000 US/UK | $3,800 – $5,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR / TAVI) | $70,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $14,000 in India | 82% Less |
| Permanent Pacemaker / ICD Implantation | $24,000 US/UK | $3,500 – $5,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in interventional cardiology, with particular expertise in Primary Angioplasty, Device Closure, and PTMC.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Kulkarni have?
Ans: He has 13 years of experience, having joined the Apollo Group of Hospitals in September 2012.
3Q: Does Dr. Kulkarni treat cardiac arrhythmias?
Ans: Yes, he treats cardiac arrhythmias and is trained in electrophysiology procedures.
4Q: What procedures does Dr. Kulkarni perform?
Ans: He performs angioplasty, cardiac catheterisation, and pacemaker implantation, among other cardiac procedures.
5Q: Where does Dr. Kulkarni practice?
Ans: He practises at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, and Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, treating patients since September 2012 onward.