Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Nitin Krishnaji Kulkarni, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists 1300 W Terrell Ave
Ste 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2810
Ste 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104-2810
About Me
Specialties
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Cleburne
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Texas Health Stephenville
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
UTSW Cardiovascular Diseases - Fellowship - 2017
UTSW Cardiovascular Diseases - Fellowship - 2016
Mount Sinai Hospital - Residency - 2013
Boston University School of Medicine - Medical Education - 2010
Bio
Dr. Nitin Kulkarni grew up in northeastern North Carolina, but has called North Texas home since 2013. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology, and fellowship-trained in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.
Dr. Kulkarni earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society in 2010. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City before making his way to Texas. He received his fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
At the completion of his fellowship training, , Dr. Kulkarni was honored with the Jo Ann McWhorter Award for embodying integrity, leadership and excellence in medicine. Upon graduation, he was recruited to stay on as faculty as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. During his tenure, he had the pleasure of taking care of our nation’s veterans at the Dallas Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, and mentoring medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows.
Dr. Kulkarni’s areas of special focus as a clinician, researcher and teacher is in the treatment of patients with heart rhythm disorders, such as supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. In addition to performing cardiac ablation procedures for the management of these conditions, he also has expertise in implanting pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. He has written and spoke on a variety of topics in electrophysiology, including the treatment of atrial fibrillation, the evaluation of syncope, and the management of patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.
Dr. Kulkarni is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Kulkarni earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society in 2010. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City before making his way to Texas. He received his fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
At the completion of his fellowship training, , Dr. Kulkarni was honored with the Jo Ann McWhorter Award for embodying integrity, leadership and excellence in medicine. Upon graduation, he was recruited to stay on as faculty as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. During his tenure, he had the pleasure of taking care of our nation’s veterans at the Dallas Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, and mentoring medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows.
Dr. Kulkarni’s areas of special focus as a clinician, researcher and teacher is in the treatment of patients with heart rhythm disorders, such as supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. In addition to performing cardiac ablation procedures for the management of these conditions, he also has expertise in implanting pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. He has written and spoke on a variety of topics in electrophysiology, including the treatment of atrial fibrillation, the evaluation of syncope, and the management of patients with pacemakers and defibrillators.
Dr. Kulkarni is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (123 Ratings, 44 Comments)
Jul 2024Dr Kulkarni was concerned and shared information about my condition and "what's next " with honest concern. Mapping out what's next.Jul 2024One of the best run offices, EVER!My Dr., himself,is very caring.Jul 2024Dr is very caring and very knowledgeable. We were real pleased with him.Jul 2024Dr. Kulkarni listened to my questions , and took the time to answer them. I was very pleased with my visit..Jul 2024The doctors and nurses especially the ones in the heart failure clinic are the most caring and knowledgeable doctors I have ever seen. They explained everything had me watch videos and taught me what I can do to manage my heart conditions. This has really helped me to improve my quality of life! Very grateful!Jul 2024They all work well as a team in their area of expertiseJul 2024Informative and directJul 2024Dr. Explained in detail my treatment plan in an exceptional mannorJul 2024Dr explained in detail that I understood and answered all my questions in terms that were easy to understand fashion.Jun 2024The doctor explained my condition in a way that I could understand what he was talking about.Jun 2024Dr. Kulkarni is very personable, patient, & approachable. He drew a quite helpful illustration & repeatedly encouraged asking questions. His answers were clear & reassuring. He has a sense of humor while being thoroughly professional. He presented crucial, basic information I did not know although I had read materials given earlier. I didn't know before the appointment that (unlike the heart monitor I had previously) my pacemaker would not alert medical resources of serious malfunction and/or crisis in progress.Jun 2024Dr. Kulkarni's team works well together in a congenial manner that reassures me & lessens stress about my medical condition. Nurse Tiara is absolutely marvelous!Jun 2024Explained needed careJun 2024Very professional, provided all the information I requested.Jun 2024Everyone very friendlyJun 2024Good everyone very friendlyJun 2024Dr. Nitin Kulkarni is a very fine, caring heart specialist.May 2024Very good explanationMay 2024Great careMay 2024Excellent staffMay 2024Very professional and courteous ExcellentMay 2024Dr took the time to explain every test that I had accomplished answered all my questions beyond my expectations. Highly recommend this doctor to my friends and family.May 2024Friendly, courteous, and professionalMay 2024Kulkarni explains what and why I needed to help with my heart problemsMay 2024Everyone was friendly and efficientMay 2024Answered questions we had concerning my upcoming surgery.May 2024Dr Kulkarni is new to me. So far he seems like he's going to be very good.May 2024Wait time once in an exam room could be shorter.May 2024Excellent care. [...]Apr 2024Dr. Kulkarni was very helpful in explaining my concern with the pacemaker. I really appreciate him spending the time and explanation -- not in a hurry to get to his next patient.Apr 2024Very satisfied. Would recommendApr 2024Doctor and staff were all professional and were excellent.Apr 2024Dr. Kulkarni was familiar with my unique health situation and had obviously reviewed my case before I arrived. He was prepared to discuss alternatives available and to provide the pros and cons of each. I was very impressed. My only complaint (very minor) is that he appears to be in a hurry to finish the consultation which is somewhat off-putting.Apr 2024The best. Fast answers. Very easy to understandApr 2024Great staffApr 2024Dr. Kulkarni is the best, he is very contiguous and caring, taking the time to answer all your questions.Apr 2024Every staff member is always kind and courteous to me on every visit.Apr 2024Very caring listen patiently answered questions in a way that I was able to understand everythingApr 2024GREATApr 2024Good experienceApr 2024Excellent health care provider for a cardiac patient.Apr 2024Excellent care always.Apr 2024My first visit and he is great!Apr 2024Made me feel confident in current care path