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Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni
Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni is a pioneer in the field of Gastroenterology and GI Endoscopy in Maharashtra and North Karnataka. He has been practising as a Gastroenterologist, Endoscopist and Hepatologist at Antrang Endoscopy Centre in Kolhapur since 1985
Dr. Kulkarni was awarded the MBBS degree by Karnataka University, Dharwad, in 1978. He completed four years of General Medicine training at KEM Hospital in Bombay and obtained the DNB (General Medicine) title in 1983. Dr. Kulkarni also worked in the Department of Gastroenterology at the JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai from Oct 1983 to Oct 1985, where he underwent GI endoscopy training.
Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni established the Antrang Endoscopy Centre in Kolhapur in 1985. At the centre, many advanced GI endoscopic therapies were offered for the first time in Maharashtra, outside of Mumbai. The following facilities are available at Antrang Endoscopy Centre:
- Magnification chromoendoscopy for upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts (gastroscopy and colonoscopy).
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) for common bile duct (CBD) stones, malignant obstructive jaundice and pancreatic endoscopic therapy.
- Dornier Lithotripsy for pancreatic stones, giant CBD stones and urinary stones.
- Endoscopic Ultrasound.
- Argon Plasma Coagulation.
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) & Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
- Per Oral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia cardia.
- OPD treatment for piles and fissure.
Dr. Vivekanand S. Kulkarni MBBS, DNB (Gen Med), FCPS is the Founder and Chairman of Antrang Hospital. Antrang Hospital originated 35 years ago, as Antrang Endoscopy Centre by Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni- A pioneer in the field of G.I. Endosopy in South Maharashtra and North Karnataka. Known for ‘MANY FIRSTS’ in the field of Gastroenterology in this part of the country, Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni has achieved excellence in patient care with umpteen numbers of successful cases to his credit.
Qualification:
- B. B. S. : Karnataka University, Dharwad : 1978
- C. P. S. Gen. Med. : College of Physician
& Surgeons, Mumbai : 1983 - N. B. : National Board of Exam., New Delhi : 1983
Experience:
- Practicing Gastroenterology, Advanced G. I. Endoscopy & Hepatology at Antrang Endoscopy Centre Kolhapur from 1985-2017.
- Founder and Chairman of Antrang Hospital, Kolhapur from April 2017.
- In his 35 years of practice, he has the following achievements to his credit:
- He has done more than about 2 lakh G. I. Endoscopic procedures.
- He is the first to start ERCP in Maharashtra outside Mumbai in 1993.
- First to start Variceal Banding, Esophageal Stenting & Magnification Chromoendoscopy in Maharashtra outside Mumbai.
- He has gained a large experience in the Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic diseases. Presently Antrang hospital is a well-known referral centre for various pancreatic diseases.
- He regularly performs highly skilled advanced endoscopic procedures like Endoscopic Pancreatic Necrosectomy, Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic Ductal stones & Leak, Endoscopic Gastrocystostomy, third space endoscopy-ESD, EMR, POEM, Endoscopic Ultrasound and many others.
- With this level of excellence, he has transformed Antrang Endoscopy Centre into Antrang Hospital- A State-of-the-art G.I. Specialty Hospital with Comprehensive G.I. Care under one roof providing affordable and quality health care.
AREAS OF INTEREST:
- ERCP in biliary and pancreatic diseases
- Endoscopic Gastrocystostomy
- Endoscopic necrosectomy
- Peroral endoscopic myomectomy (POEM) for achalasia cardia
- Endoscopic procedure for GERD (GERDx)
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (Endoscopic Bariatic Surgery)
POSITIONS HELD:
- Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Member of Association of Interventional G. I. endoscopy
- Organizing Secretary & Faculty of Endoscopy Workshop for “MAPICON 97” (Maharashtra Chapter of Association of Physicians of India Conference 1997)
- Executive committee Member Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Maharashtra Chapter
- Ex-President of Deccan Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopist (DSGE).
- Organizing Secretary of Annual Conference of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology Jan 2010 (MAHA ISGCON 2010)
- Advisory Committee member of Deccan Society of Gastro Intestinal Endoscopist
- Faculty member of Society of G I Endoscopy, Annual Conference at Mumbai in 2011
- Organizing Secretary of Emerging Trend (GET99) organized by Deccan Association of Physician –Gastroenterology Endoscopy workshop Feb 1999.
- President of Deccan society of G. I. Endoscopist conference in Dec. 2007 at Amba, Kolhapur
- Organizing Secretary & Faculty of Endoscopy Workshop for “MAPICON 97” (Maharashtra Chapter of Association of Physicians of India Conference 1997)
PAPER PRESENTATION:
- Papillary deformity in Chronic Duodenal Ulcer causing Biliary & Pancreatic duct disease: in Asia Pacific International conference at Delhi in 2008
- He has also presented papers in many National & State level conferences on :
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- Malignant Dysphasia
- Pancreatic Endotherapy Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology at Mahabaleshwar in 2007
- Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic Leaks in DSGE conference at Kolhapur 2008 (Ascites, Pleural effusion & Fistula)
FACULTY IN THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL CONFERENCES:
- Masicon 2000
- Indian Society Of Gastroenterology Conference, Cochin 2002
- Gastroeneterology Emerging Trends By DSGE 2005
- International Workshop On Pancreatico-Biliary Endoscopy By Asian Institute Of Gastroenterology Aug 2006.
- Gastroenterology & Hematology: Interface By ISG In 2008
- Endoscopy Beyond 20 -Endocon 2011 Mumbai -April 2011
- Asian Eus Congress 2017
- 4th International Conference & Hands On Workshop On NBI / ESD / Third Space Endoscopy in Pune in April 2018.
Dr. Kulkarni was awarded the MBBS degree by Karnataka University, Dharwad, in 1978. He completed four years of General Medicine training at KEM Hospital in Bombay and obtained the DNB (General Medicine) title in 1983. Dr. Kulkarni also worked in the Department of Gastroenterology at the JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai from Oct 1983 to Oct 1985, where he underwent GI endoscopy training.
Dr. Vivekanand Kulkarni established the Antrang Endoscopy Centre in Kolhapur in 1985. At the centre, many advanced GI endoscopic therapies were offered for the first time in Maharashtra, outside of Mumbai. The following facilities are available at Antrang Endoscopy Centre:
- Magnification chromoendoscopy for upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts (gastroscopy and colonoscopy).
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) for common bile duct (CBD) stones, malignant obstructive jaundice and pancreatic endoscopic therapy.
- Dornier Lithotripsy for pancreatic stones, giant CBD stones and urinary stones.
- Endoscopic Ultrasound.
- Argon Plasma Coagulation.
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) & Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
- Per Oral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia cardia.
- OPD treatment for piles and fissure.
- Practicing Gastroenterology, Advanced G. I. Endoscopy & Hepatology at Antrang Endoscopy Centre Kolhapur from 1985-2017.
- Founder and Chairman of Antrang Hospital, Kolhapur from April 2017.
- In his 35 years of practice, he has the following achievements to his credit:
- He has done more than about 2 lakh G. I. Endoscopic procedures.
- He is the first to start ERCP in Maharashtra outside Mumbai in 1993.
- First to start Variceal Banding, Esophageal Stenting & Magnification Chromoendoscopy in Maharashtra outside Mumbai.
- He has gained a large experience in the Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic diseases. Presently Antrang hospital is a well-known referral centre for various pancreatic diseases.
- He regularly performs highly skilled advanced endoscopic procedures like Endoscopic Pancreatic Necrosectomy, Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic Ductal stones & Leak, Endoscopic Gastrocystostomy, third space endoscopy-ESD, EMR, POEM, Endoscopic Ultrasound and many others.
With this level of excellence, he has transformed Antrang Endoscopy Centre into Antrang Hospital- A State-of-the-art G.I. Specialty Hospital with Comprehensive G.I. Care under one roof providing affordable and quality health care.
OFFICAL CV AND AWARDS
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- Work experience
- Areas of Interest
- Position Head
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- Practicing Gastroenterology, Advanced G. I. Endoscopy & Hepatology at Antrang Endoscopy Centre Kolhapur from 1985-2017.
- Founder and Chairman of Antrang Hospital, Kolhapur from April 2017.
- In his 35 years of practice, he has the following achievements to his credit:
- He has done more than about 2 lakh G. I. Endoscopic procedures.
- He is the first to start ERCP in Maharashtra outside Mumbai in 1993.
- First to start Variceal Banding, Esophageal Stenting & Magnification Chromoendoscopy in Maharashtra outside Mumbai.
- He has gained a large experience in the Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic diseases. Presently Antrang hospital is a well-known referral centre for various pancreatic diseases.
- He regularly performs highly skilled advanced endoscopic procedures like Endoscopic Pancreatic Necrosectomy, Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic Ductal stones & Leak, Endoscopic Gastrocystostomy, third space endoscopy-ESD, EMR, POEM, Endoscopic Ultrasound and many others.
- With this level of excellence, he has transformed Antrang Endoscopy Centre into Antrang Hospital- A State-of-the-art G.I. Specialty Hospital with Comprehensive G.I. Care under one roof providing affordable and quality health care.
- ERCP in biliary and pancreatic diseases
- Endoscopic Gastrocystostomy
- Endoscopic necrosectomy
- Peroral endoscopic myomectomy (POEM) for achalasia cardia
- Endoscopic procedure for GERD (GERDx)
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (Endoscopic Bariatic Surgery)
- Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Member of Association of Interventional G. I. endoscopy
- Organizing Secretary & Faculty of Endoscopy Workshop for “MAPICON 97” (Maharashtra Chapter of Association of Physicians of India Conference 1997)
- Executive committee Member Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Maharashtra Chapter
- Ex-President of Deccan Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopist (DSGE).
- Organizing Secretary of Annual Conference of Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology Jan 2010 (MAHA ISGCON 2010)
- Advisory Committee member of Deccan Society of Gastro Intestinal Endoscopist
- Faculty member of Society of G I Endoscopy, Annual Conference at Mumbai in 2011
- Organizing Secretary of Emerging Trend (GET99) organized by Deccan Association of Physician –Gastroenterology Endoscopy workshop Feb 1999.
- President of Deccan society of G. I. Endoscopist conference in Dec. 2007 at Amba, Kolhapur
- Papillary deformity in Chronic Duodenal Ulcer causing Biliary & Pancreatic duct disease: in Asia Pacific International conference at Delhi in 2008
- He has also presented papers in many National & State level conferences on :
- Malignant Dysphasia
- Pancreatic Endotherapy Maharashtra Chapter of Indian Society of Gastroenterology at Mahabaleshwar in 2007
- Endoscopic treatment of Pancreatic Leaks in DSGE conference at Kolhapur 2008 (Ascites, Pleural effusion & Fistula)