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Mr Avi Kulkarni

Mr Avi Kulkarni

Ophthalmologist

London, W1B 6BW

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28 years of experience
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28 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score

4.98

18 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.94
Explanation

32 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(9)
Glaucoma(8)
Eye Problem(6)
Other(9)

Recent patient review

19 Mar 2024

Mr Avi Kulkarni, Avi is one of the nicest doctors I have ever met he makes me...

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About

Mr Avi Kulkarni is a consultant ophthalmologist based at the London Clinic and King's College Hospital, where he is the lead glaucoma consultant. He specialises in glaucoma and cataract surgery as well as general opthalmology and eye emergencies. Mr Kulkarni performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery such as Istent implant as well as trabeculectomy, Baerveldt and Ahmed shunts, and Preserflo microshunt. His laser treatments for glaucoma include selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser iridoplasty, laser iridotomy and cyclodiode laser.

Following his graduation in 1995 from the University of London, Mr Kulkarni undertook clinical glaucoma fellowships at King's College & St Thomas' Hospitals and Moorfields Eye Hospital where he gained expertise in the management of glaucoma and complex glaucoma-related cataract surgery. He worked at a number of prestigious hospitals in London before being appointed at King's College Hospital in 2009.

Mr Kulkarni is passionate about medical education and currently mentors and trains medical students, optometrists, and junior ophthalmologists.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (28%)
  • Glaucoma (25%)
  • Eye Problem (19%)
  • Trabeculectomy (13%)
  • Eye Problems (6%)
  • Others (9%)

Subspecialties
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Emergency Ophthalmology

All conditions and treatments
  • Glaucoma
  • Eye Problem
  • Eye Problems
  • Vision Problems
  • Cataracts
  • Eye Infection
  • Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion)
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Trabeculectomy
  • Glaucoma Surgeries
  • Ahmed Implants
  • Baerveldt Implants
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Cyclodiode
  • Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion) Surgery
  • Iridoplasty
  • Iridotomy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4203034


Qualifications
  • BSc University of London 1992
  • MBBS University of London 1995
  • FRCSEd (Ophth) Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 2007

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £280
  • Follow-up appointment: £170

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Benenden
  • Norwich Union
  • CS Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Groupama

Location

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The London Clinic

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20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
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The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
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17:15 - 18:45
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Reviews

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Cataract Surgery (9)
Glaucoma (8)
Eye Problem (6)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

18 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Avi Kulkarni, Avi is one of the nicest doctors I have ever met he makes me feel calm and explains everything in detail so I always leave his office having had the best experience. I cannot praise him enough and feel safe in his hands.

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very straightforward and reassuring

07 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr K performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes; he was always punctual, highly professional, very personable and clearly knows his subject matter extraordinarily well. On both occasions, in theatre, he took the time to explain everything he was doing, every step of the way. At every 'follow up', he was interested, engaging and very clearly interested in ensuring the best possible outcomes. In summary one can have absolute confidence in Mr K's professional abilities and his costs compare well with his 'peer alternatives'. It was also of note that his admin support staff were well organised, prompt, efficient and friendly. Overall, an excellent experience.

01 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Kulkarni is always thorough in his examination and very clear in his explanation. The medication has been very sucessful.

24 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Kulkarni had operated on both my cataracts. I am thrilled by the result. He is an excellent and very reassuring surgeon.

13 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Kulkarni explained suitable lens options for a cataract operation, recommended the one to provide the best outcome and I can now use a computer and drive without glasses. He and his PA Fran were most helpful making the process smooth and easy with good post-op care including calling to make sure all was well between the op and check up.

01 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Kulkarni has always been super clear and reassuring with an excellent caring manner. Always get the feeling he is treating the “whole person” which is important as eye surgery for many is very worrying. But has always been reassuring, explaining things clearly and advising on what is involved and what other treatments have been considered. Despite being nervous about the procedure he could not have done more to put me at ease and help me make informed decisions.

28 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma Surgeries
Eye Problem
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very caring and explains well

27 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma
Trabeculectomy
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great experience, totally satisfied by the treatment I received and I will recommend Dr. Kulkarni to my friends.

25 Oct 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Kulkarni explained exactly what was going to happen and I had confidence with the procedure.

12 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
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Mr Avi Kulkarni's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 18 reviews

What languages does Mr Avi Kulkarni speak?

Mr Avi Kulkarni speaks English

Where is Mr Avi Kulkarni located?

Mr Avi Kulkarni primarily practices at The London Clinic, located at 20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 6BW
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