Dr Kulkarni completed his orthopaedic training in India in 2001, where he trained as a general orthopedic Surgeon from 1995 to 2001. Since moving to Australia, Dr Kulkarni has worked interstate and completed his hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney 2013-2014 with a special focus on computer-navigated knee replacement.
Dr Kulkarni is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA), and his current scope of practice includes:
- Hip, knee, shoulder and elbow replacement – for fractures and arthritis. He uses computer navigation for knee replacement surgery.
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, including ACL reconstruction.
- Foot and ankle surgery, including ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, bunion surgery and tendoachilles surgery.
- Hand surgery, including carpal tunnel, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contractures and De Quervain’s.
- Trauma surgery, including fractures from sports injuries and WorkCover injuries. He treats fractures in all areas of the body except spinal injuries.
- Shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, impingement, bursitis, calcium deposits and replacement surgery, which includes total and reverse shoulder replacement using the latest 3-D modelling using computers.
Dr Kulkarni also has admitting rights and performs surgeries at the following private hospitals in addition to his public hospital appointment at Redcliffe Hospital:
- Caboolture Private Hospital
- St Vincents North Side Private Hospital complex patients needing ICU & Cardiac Support
- St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital (complex patients needing ICU & Cardiac Support)
If you would like an appointment with Dr Kulkarni, please call the following:
- Warner Lakes Family Practice on 34480163 to make an appointment.
- Caboolture Hospital on 54959458 or 54989440
