Dr. Arvind H Kulkarni
Dr. Arvind (Heramb) Kulkarni
Qualifications: MBBS (1979, KEM Mumbai), MS in General Surgery (1983), FIAGES (laparoscopic fellowship, 2010)
Experience: Over 40 years of surgical practice, with ~38 years specializing in general and laparoscopic surgery .
Founder and Chief Surgeon and lead of OM Hospital since its inception
OM Hospital Pune
Honorary and visiting surgeon at multiple Pune institutions: PMC hospitals (e.g., Kamala Nehru), Hardikar, MJM, Poona, Oyster & Pearl, AIMS, ONP, and more
Specializations:
General Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic & Endoscopic procedures (e.g., cholecystectomy, hernia repair, fistula surgery, appendectomy, thyroid, breast, piles)
Academic & Leadership Contributions:
Frequent faculty and presenter at surgical conferences, including AAGL in Las Vegas ("Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" in 2006)
Trains surgical students—many alumni now practice throughout Maharashtra .
Patient Feedback: Highly praised for expertise, calm bedside manner, clear communication, and efficient diagnosis/treatment
OM Hospital Pune
Services at OM Hospital – Under Dr. Kulkarni’s Leadership
General & Laparoscopic Surgery – Open/directed care and emergency services.
Advanced Laser Therapies – For piles, fissures, varicose veins.
Endoscopic Procedures – Gastroscopy, colonoscopy.
Orthopaedics, Trauma Care – Joint replacements, arthroscopy.
Other Departments – Medicine, oncology, dental, gynaecology, physiotherapy
Team at OM Hospital
Dr. Shubhada Kulkarni (L.C.E.H.), Dr. Rohit Kulkarni (Orthopaedic specialist), Dr. Aditi & Dr. Nikita Kulkarni (Dental specialists)
Why Patients Choose Dr. Kulkarni & OM Hospital
Deep experience in minimally invasive and open surgeries.
Strong reputation for patient-centric care, consistency, and clear communication.
Academic contributions enrich his clinical practice—offering up-to-date techniques & training.
45 years of experience
