Dr. Bijal Kulkarni

Dr Bijal Kulkarni is a highly distinguished Oncopathologist and Molecular Diagnostic Specialist in Mumbai with 24 years of elite clinical experience in identifying and mapping aggressive malignancies.

She currently serves as the Lead Consultant for the Department of Histopathology and Cytology, and Consultant in Cytogenetics at the prestigious Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, ensuring clear communication with a diverse patient base.

Demonstrating immense clinical authority, Dr Kulkarni is the definitive diagnostic authority behind complex cancer treatments. She executes advanced Genomic Profiling and Molecular Subtyping on tumor tissues, mapping the exact DNA mutations (like PIK3CA in breast cancer) driving the malignancy.

This hyper-precise data allows oncologists to prescribe highly targeted, life-saving therapies rather than relying on generic chemotherapy.

She is a master of Cytogenetics and advanced biomarker testing, executing complex Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing for metastatic colorectal cancers.

She expertly analyzes complex biopsies to diagnose extremely rare and aggressive diseases, including SMARCA4-deficient uterine sarcomas, Kaposi’s Sarcoma, and metachronous Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas.

She is a massively published clinical researcher, with her advanced genomic findings frequently featured in apex international medical journals.

She brings decades of formidable diagnostic leadership to her laboratory, having previously served as a Consultant at Fortis S L Raheja Hospital.

Specialty Areas and Diagnostics

Dr Bijal Kulkarni provides world-class, technology-driven pathological analysis, utilizing advanced electron microscopes and DNA sequencers to definitively map complex diseases.

Advanced Oncopathology and Molecular Diagnostics

She executes extreme-precision tissue analysis to dictate targeted cancer treatments:

• Advanced Genomic Profiling and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• Molecular Subtyping for Metastatic Breast and Colorectal Cancers
• Microsatellite Instability (MSI) and Biomarker Testing for Immunotherapy

Histopathology and Cytology

She physically analyzes microscopic cell structures to diagnose complex, aggressive diseases:

• Complex Surgical Histopathology for Rare Sarcomas and Carcinomas
• Advanced Hematopathology for Leukemias and Lymphomas
• Diagnostic Cytology and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)

Cytogenetics

She analyzes chromosomal abnormalities to diagnose severe genetic and blood disorders:

• Advanced Chromosomal Analysis and Karyotyping
• Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Testing

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD in Pathology
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Oncopathology) — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Publications and Research

Dr Kulkarni is an apex clinical researcher, with an immense portfolio of highly technical genomic and pathological publications:

• Patel HM, [...], Kulkarni B, et al. (2026). Beyond histology: Genomic profiling as a therapeutic compass in SMARCA4-deficient uterine sarcoma. Journal of Diagnostic and Academic Pathology.
• Kaler AK, [...], Kulkarni B, et al. (2025). Integration of Molecular Profiling with Microsatellite Instability in Metastatic Colorectal Cancers. JCTR.
• Kaler AK, [...], Kulkarni B, et al. (2025). Molecular Subtyping and Classification of PIK3CA Mutations in Metastatic Breast Cancer. Curr Tissue Microenviron Rep.
• Unavane O, [...], Kulkarni B, et al. (2026). When Autoimmunity Masquerades as Plasma-Cell Dyscrasia: Castleman’s Disease with POEMS Features... IJSR.
• Kulkarni B, et al. Discordant And Metachronous Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas. Indian Journal Of Pathology & Microbiology.

Professional Memberships

• International Association of Pathology (IAP)
• Indian Association of Pathology and Microbiology (IAPM)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)

Professional Experience

Dr Bijal Kulkarni currently practises at the following facility:

• Lead Consultant, Histopathology, Cytology & Cytogenetics, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Andheri West
• Consultant (Former), Fortis S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

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