Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni

Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni

Senior Consultant Specialist

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital
★ PTMC13+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD / MS
Quick Facts
Department
PTMC
Qualifications
MBBS, MD / MS
Experience
13+ Years
Hospital
Apollo Hospital
Location
Delhi NCR, India
International Support
Visa Assistance & Interpreters
Overview

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

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)
Procedures

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
Heart & Vascular Sciences Procedures & Surgeries6 Procedures
Angioplasty and cardiac catheterisationPacemaker implantationTreatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dilated cardiomyopathyAcute aortic dissection managementRheumatic heart disease treatmentPTMC and device closure procedures
Clinical Specializations & Areas of Focus1 Procedures
Interventional Cardiology
Hospitals

Practices At

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India

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Cost Guidance

What to Expect: Heart & Vascular Sciences at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore

Comparative Benchmarks · Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
ProcedureUS / UK EstimateApollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore PackageSavings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG - Beating Heart)$48,000 US/UK$5,200 – $7,800 in India85% Less
Coronary Angioplasty with Drug-Eluting Stents (DES)$28,000 US/UK$3,800 – $5,200 in India83% Less
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR / TAVI)$70,000 US/UK$8,500 – $14,000 in India82% Less
Permanent Pacemaker / ICD Implantation$24,000 US/UK$3,500 – $5,500 in India80% 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.

Patient Feedback

Reviews (2)

4.9
(2 reviews)

Amara Okafor

Visited for PTMC · Aug 2024

“Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”

Kareem Al-Mansoor

Visited for Specialist Consultation · May 2024

“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”

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Frequently Asked Question

Quick Take: Dr. Abhijit Vilas Kulkarni specializes in Interventional Cardiology with extensive procedural expertise at Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore.

Ans: He specialises in interventional cardiology, with particular expertise in Primary Angioplasty, Device Closure, and PTMC.