Dr. D R Kulkarni

Dr D R Kulkarni is a highly experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist and Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Surgeon in Mumbai with over 34 years of clinical expertise in gastrointestinal surgery, liver surgery, pancreatic surgery, bariatric surgery, and laparoscopic procedures.

He is the Founder and Consultant at Liver and Pancreas Clinic, Bandra West, Mumbai, and is known for his precise surgical skills, accurate diagnosis, and patient-centred approach to managing complex surgical gastroenterology and liver conditions.

Dr Kulkarni currently serves as a Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, and at Liver and Pancreas Clinic, Bandra West, Mumbai. He has extensive experience in managing complex liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic surgical cases, including advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr D R Kulkarni consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr D R Kulkarni specialises in surgical gastroenterology, HPB surgery, bariatric surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures, he focuses on safe and effective surgical management of complex gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic conditions.

Liver and HPB Surgery

Dr D R Kulkarni manages complex liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic surgical conditions with advanced surgical techniques and careful patient evaluation.

• Liver surgery and liver tumour removal
• Gallbladder surgery and bile duct procedures
• Pancreatic surgery for cancer and other conditions
• HPB surgical planning and management
• Liver transplantation evaluation and support

Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr Kulkarni provides surgical treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions using both open and minimally invasive approaches.

• Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Hernia repair and abdominal wall surgery
• Appendix and bowel surgery
• Stomach and intestinal surgical procedures
• Colorectal surgical evaluation and management

Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr D R Kulkarni performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures that result in smaller cuts, less pain, and faster recovery for patients.

• Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic liver and pancreatic procedures
• Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery
• Laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedures

Bariatric Surgery

Dr D R Kulkarni provides surgical weight loss solutions for patients struggling with obesity and obesity-related health conditions.

• Sleeve gastrectomy evaluation and surgery
• Gastric bypass surgical planning and management
• Bariatric surgery consultation and pre-operative assessment
• Post-bariatric surgical follow-up care
• Weight loss and metabolic surgery guidance

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Founder and Consultant, Liver and Pancreas Clinic, Bandra West, Mumbai

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College (1992)
• MS General Surgery – School of Physiotherapy, BYL Nair Hospital (1996)
• Fellowship in Hepato Pancreato Biliary and Liver Surgery – Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China

Professional Memberships

• International HPB Association
• Medical Council of India

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