Dr. Gandhar Kulkarni

Dr Gandhar Kulkarni is a highly experienced Consultant Pulmonologist and Intensivist in Karad with 10 years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of respiratory and lung-related disorders.

He completed his MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, and pursued a TDD in Chest Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. He has further advanced his expertise through a Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology.

He is known for his precision-driven clinical approach, evidence-based treatment planning, and patient-centred care across acute, chronic, and critical respiratory conditions.

He currently serves as Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad, and at Aster Aadhar Hospital, Kolhapur.

If you are searching for the best pulmonologist in Karad or a trusted lung specialist for asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, or advanced interventional pulmonology procedures, Dr Kulkarni offers expert respiratory care backed by strong clinical experience.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Gandhar Kulkarni specialises in comprehensive pulmonology and critical care with expertise in interventional pulmonology, respiratory disease management, and ICU care.

Interventional Pulmonology

• Video bronchoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
• Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB)
• Transbronchial node aspiration (TBNA)
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Bronchoscopic tracheal dilatation
• Tracheal airway stenting
• Rigid and flexible bronchoscopy
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS) and pleuroscopy, including decortication

General Pulmonology

• Complete pulmonary evaluation and management
• Asthma management
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care
• Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) management
• Tuberculosis and pneumonia treatment
• Respiratory allergy and infection management

Critical Care and Emergency Respiratory Support

• ICU patient care and management
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) care
• Emergency airway management
• Tracheostomy
• Mechanical ventilation support

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant Pulmonologist, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad
• Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, Aster Aadhar Hospital, Kolhapur

Previous Affiliations:

• Senior Registrar / Junior Consultant, Sahyadri Hospitals, Deccan, Pune
• Senior Registrar, Pulmonology Department, Aster Aadhar Hospital, Kolhapur

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Sangli (2016)
• TDD in Chest Medicine from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune (2019)
• Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 2016083116, 2016)

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