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Vivek Kulkarni

Vivek Kulkarni, MD, MHS, EdM

CardiologyNuclear CardiologyCardiac Imaging

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Vivek Kulkarni

Title

Clinical Cardiologist

Director, Nuclear Cardiology

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Co-Director, MS2 Cardiovascular Course

Awards and Honors

2020/21 - Chief Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

2020 - Measey Fellow in Medical Education, University of Pennsylvania

2020 - Penn Pearl Award, for outstanding teaching, voted and awarded by the medical students at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

2019 - Vincent and Bonnie Anderson Award for Outstanding Teaching, Division of Cardiovascular
Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

2017 - Nancy and Elliot Comenitz Fellow in Medical Education, Brigham and Women&#039

s Hospital

2016 - Chief Resident, Brigham and Women&#039

s Faulkner Hospital

2016 - Resident Mentor Award, Brigham and Women&#039

s Hospital

2014 - Dr. Marvin Moser Prize, Yale School of Medicine

2014 - Parker Prize, Yale School of Medicine

2014 - Normal Bailey Berniker Prize, Yale School of Medicine

2013 - Young Investigator Award Finalist, American Heart Association: Quality of Care and
Outcomes Research

2013 - Farr Scholar Award, Yale School of Medicine

2012 - Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Research Fellow

2011 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, Yale School of Medicine

2009 - Phi Beta Kappa, Washington University in St. Louis

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

American Society of Echocardiography

American Society of Preventive Cardiology

National Lipid Association

Editorial Positions

Journal of Graduate Medical Education, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2018 to present

Selected Publications

Kulkarni VT, Pothineni NVK, Kumareswaran R. Alternating QRS Morphologies and PR Intervals After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. JACC Case Rep. 2020 Sep 15;2(11):1742-1744. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.05.104. PMID: 34317048; PMCID: PMC8312116."

Kulkarni VT, Salgado SM, Pelletier SR, Shields HM. Teaching methods used by internal medicine residents on rounds: what works? Adv Med Educ Pract. 2019 Jan 21;10:15-21. doi: 10.2147/AMEP.S181153. PMID: 30718971; PMCID: PMC6345188."

Dharmarajan K, Hsieh AF, Kulkarni VT, Lin Z, Ross JS, Horwitz LI, Kim N, Suter LG, Lin H, Normand SL, Krumholz HM. Trajectories of risk after hospitalization for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, or pneumonia: retrospective cohort study. BMJ. 2015 Feb 5;350:h411. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h411. PMID: 25656852; PMCID: PMC4353309."

Kulkarni VT, Kim N, Dai Y, Dharmarajan K, Safavi KC, Bikdeli B, Lindenauer PK,
\r\nTestani J, Dries DL, Krumholz HM. Hospital variation in non-invasive positive pressure
\r\nventilation for acute decompensated heart failure. Circ Heart Fail. 2014 May;7(3):427-33. Epub
\r\n2014 Mar 14."

Chen R, Dharmarajan K, Kulkarni VT, Punnanithinont N, Gupta A, Bikdeli B, Mody PS, Ranasinghe I. Most important outcomes research papers on hypertension. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2013 Jul;6(4):e26-35. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000424. Epub 2013 Jul 9. PMID: 23838106; PMCID: PMC8152105."

Kulkarni VT, Ross JS, Wang Y, Nallamothu BK, Spertus JA, Normand SL, Masoudi FA, Krumholz HM. Regional density of cardiologists and rates of mortality for acute myocardial infarction and heart failure. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2013 May 1;6(3):352-9. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.113.000214. Epub 2013 May 16. PMID: 23680965; PMCID: PMC5323047.

Departments

Cardiology

Programs & Centers

Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

Appointments

Video

Locations

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiovascular Diseases, 2021
  • Internship/Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

157 ratings, 41 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    It was very pleasant

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Very short visit, but all is good

  • Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    The checkout person was cheerful

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Love Dr Kakarni

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Kokarni spent all the time that I needed him to with me and it was just a fantastic experience. He was very thorough explaining everything to me and he didn't rush or anything. Very, very happy.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    I left the appointment with all my questions answered and feeling good about my decision to move to Cooper for my medical needs.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    It was a pleasurable experience. thank you

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Very comfortable. Caring provider and staff .

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Very happy with entire visit

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    I liked the way all the professionals treated me, especially the nurse who treated me very well and wanted to learn to speak Spanish.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Kulkarni is an excellent doctor. He cares about you. He gives you what he's doing and how he explains how the medication will work. And it's better for you if you make a change. And I'm okay with that. I believe in this man. above his consideration. He even wheeled me out in the wheelchair out of the office to the Oregon Mexican appointments. And that's going an extra mile. He's a good doctor. And I really like and enjoy having him. I'm confident that he can do what he That's so good.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very informative gave me more information about my condition that I received in the hospital. I was very, very impressed with her.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Excellent doctor excellent assistant(nurse)

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Very happy with my dr .

  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Always tremendous meeting with him. Super intelligent very passionate explains EVERYTHING that is going on on and the course of action we are going to take and why.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    My family and I are extremely happy with Dr. Kulkarni. We travel from PA. to N.J. just to have him as my husband's Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Always have received great care here. I have recommended Cooper to others.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Staff is very courteous. Confidence in my doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Always have a great experience Except for the anxiety / frustration caused by location of this facility! ... Due to the ongoing roadwork Have been traumatized getting here for a few years now.

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I really enjoyed the doctor's intake. He asked me questions no doctors I've ever asked before diving deep into my personal history.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    The facility is a nice, clean, relaxing and pleasant environment. The staff are cordial and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    XR Kulkarni, after listening to my symptoms, recommended that I wear a halter monitor for two weeks to obtain real-time data as to what is going on with my heart. He also recommended a new medication to further lower my bad cholesterol based on recent bloodwork. I totally agreed with his decisions and recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    I really like Dr Kulkarni he is a caring person

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    I like to always, I like to go my doctors.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Staff is very knowledgeable. My doctor seems genuinely concerned about my health

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    My experience was very positive and each person I encountered was friendly, helpful and went out of their way to ease my anxiety. Everything was clearly explained and any questions I had were thoroughly answered. The doctor listened to me and outlined a course of action that I found appropriate to my needs. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Good experience.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    I was taken care of right away. He's compassionate and a wonderful doctor. I'm very satisfied with his service. I would highly recommend him to anyone, not just my family. Dr. Kulkarni is a very good doctor and I enjoy having him as my cardiologist. I feel safe and secure as long as I'm with him as a doctor. Thank you very much. Have a great day.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Your questions say it all , thank you

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    My doctors are always excellent.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Dr Kulkarni is an exceptional person who always talks to at your level. A great doctor, the comfort we have knowing we're in great hands is difficult to explain. Thank you Dr Kulkarni and Thank you Cooper

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Caring, professional

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Always well organized.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Dr K is outstanding. He asked a lot of questions. He made note of an MRI I had for another doctor. He prescribes a cholesterol drug because my carotid artery is blocked. My husband and I had appointments. I go with him because he has some memory issues. I appreciated being able to do that .

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    I am good

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    I usually am okay with the care at this office, it's a good environment to be in

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    My doctor was awesome

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    Excellent service

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