Dr. Govind Kulkarni

Dr Govind Kulkarni is a Senior Consultant Physician, Diabetologist, and Cardiologist in Pune. With 36 years of experience, he currently practises at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital in Nagar Road and serves as the Founder and Director of Pulse Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiac Relief Centre.

His clinical experience includes the management of diabetes, obesity, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also serves as a Principal Investigator for multiple international clinical trials, evaluating therapies for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and COVID-19.

Prior to his current practice, Dr Govind worked as a Consultant at Jehangir Hospital and Cloudnine Hospital in Pune. He completed advanced fellowship training in clinical cardiology in Sydney, Australia, and was awarded the Mr Mannikar Prize for securing the highest marks in his MD General Medicine examinations.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Govind Kulkarni focuses on the following clinical areas:

Internal Medicine and Diabetology

Dr Govind executes diagnostic and therapeutic protocols including:

• Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Management of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Treatment of Acute Infectious Diseases and Fevers

Clinical Cardiology

Dr Govind provides medical management for cardiovascular conditions:

• Long-Term Care for Ischemic Heart Disease
• Medical Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
• Evaluation and Monitoring of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Critical Care Medicine

Dr Govind implements intensive care protocols including:

• Management of Acute Cardiac Emergencies in the ICU
• Post-Operative Cardiac Recovery Care

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Govt Medical College And Hospital, Aurangabad (1990)
• MD in General Medicine — S R T R Medical College, Ambejogai (1995)
• Training in Critical Care and Cardiology — PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (1996)
• Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology — Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia (1996)

Research and Clinical Trials

Dr Govind has served as a Principal Investigator for the following international studies:

• ENGAGE-AF study for novel oral anticoagulants
• FOURIER study for PCSK9 inhibitors in LDL reduction and stroke prevention
• GARFIELD AF Registry
• EMPACT MI trial for diabetic therapies post-myocardial infarction
• COVAVAX vaccine trial (ICMR and Serum Institute of India)

Awards and Recognitions

• Mr Mannikar Prize (Gold Medal) for highest marks and best performance in MD General Medicine at Marathwada University (1996)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association
• Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
• Association of Physicians of India
• Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

Professional Experience

Dr Govind Kulkarni currently practises at the following facilities:

• Senior Consultant Physician, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nagar Road, Pune
• Founder and Director, Pulse Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiac Relief Centre, Viman Nagar, Pune
• Consultant (Former), Jehangir Hospital, Sangamvadi, Pune
• Consultant (Former), Cloudnine Hospital, Kalyaninagar, Pune
• Senior Consultant in ICU (Former), Inlaks And Budrani Hospital, Pune
• Consultant in ICCU (Former), Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
• Registrar in ICU (Former), Cumbala Hill Hospital and Heart Institute, Mumbai

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