Dr Vijay A Kulkarni
MBBS, MS (Ortho) Fellowship in Joint Replacement
Speciality
Consultant - Orthopaedic surgeon
Experience
17 Years
Leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Encore Speciality Clinics, Bangalore with expertise in managing both routine and complex orthopaedic conditions.
About Dr. Vijay A Kulkarni
Dr. Vijay A. Kulkarni is a highly respected Orthopaedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 17 years of clinical experience, trained at Centres of Excellence across India. He is widely known for his expertise in managing both routine and complex orthopaedic conditions, with a strong focus on restoring mobility, function and quality of life for his patients.
Dr. Kulkarni’s areas of expertise span a wide range of advanced orthopaedic procedures, including robotic and conventional joint replacements, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics and deformity corrections congenital, developmental and traumatic. He also has extensive experience in complex trauma management, including pelvi-acetabular injuries, bone lengthening procedures, sciatica pain treatment, Achilles tendon rupture care and advanced hand surgeries, delivering precise and outcome-driven care.
Currently Dr Vijay is practising as a Lead Consultant Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Encore Specialty Clinics, Bangalore. He is highly regarded for his surgical precision, patient-centric approach and adoption of the latest orthopaedic technologies including robotic surgery, to enhance recovery and long-term outcomes.
Area Of Expertise
Advanced knee and hip replacement procedures using robotic-assisted techniques for improved accuracy, faster recovery, and long-lasting results.
Minimally invasive keyhole procedures for diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip.
Specialized care for bone, joint, and growth-related conditions in children, including congenital and developmental disorders.
Surgical replacement of damaged knee joints to relieve pain, correct deformity, and restore smooth, pain-free movement in arthritis patients.
Reconstruction of torn knee ligaments to restore joint stability, especially in athletes and active individuals.
Expert management of high-impact and multiple fractures, including pelvic and acetabular injuries.
Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica and nerve-related back pain through surgical and non-surgical approaches.
Advanced techniques to correct limb length discrepancies, bone loss, and deformities following trauma or infection.
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship in Joint Replacement – Revival Bone & Joint Hospital, Thane (under Dr. Milind Patil)
MS (Orthopaedics) from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
MBBS from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga
Completed AO Trauma Course in 2021
Completed MAKO Robotic Joint Replacement Certification in 2025
Work Experience
- Lead Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Encore Speciality Clinic, Bengaluru
- Consultant Orthopaedic and robotic joint replacement surgeon KIMS hospitals electronic City
- Former Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Kauvery Hospitals, Electronic City, Bangalore
- Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Tara HealthCare
- Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Astra Superspeciality Hospital
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Neighborhood Hospital
- Senior Registrar at Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari
- Consultant Trauma Surgeon at Panacea Hospital
Publications & Presentations
- Total elbow arthroplasty in Elbow arthritis. Mohan Kumar J,Vijay Kulkarni .Kauverian Medical journal,Vol 1,Issue 6 April 2024
- Dynamic external fixator for unstable intra articular fractureof proximal interphalangeal joint: “Suzuki Frame”.Mohan Kumar J, Vijay Kulkarni, Kauverian Medical journal,Vol 1,Issue 5 March 2024 .
- Knee Joint preservation surgeries. Mohan Kumar J,Vijay Kulkarni. Kauverian Medical journal,Vol 1,Issue 1 August 2023 .
Scientific Presentation:
Proximal femoral nail versus dynamic hip screw for unstable intertrochanteric fractures- a comparative clinical – at 37th annual conference of Karnataka orthopaedic association at manipal in february 2013
Workshops & Conferences Attended
- 36th KOACON organized by Department of Orthopaedics, J.N. Medical College, Belgaum in February, 2012.
- 30th Mangalore Orthopedic Course organized by Canara Orthopaedic Society in June, 2012.
- Postgraduate Intensive Training Course-2012 organized by Department of Orthopaedics, J.N. Medical College, Belgaum in July, 2012.
- 17th Postgraduate Training Course of Othopaedic Educational Programme organized by Postgraduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan, Miraj in September, 2012.
- 37th KOACON organized by Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in February, 2013.
- 3rd International conference of geriatric orthopedic society of India – GOSICON – 2015 from 9th-11th October 2015.
- Cadaveric hands-on workshop – ACL reconstruction held on 12th- 13th march 2016 at M S Ramiah advanced learning centre.
- Combined 3rd ISACOS knee course and 6th Pune knee course 2016 held at Pune on 22nd-23rd april 2016.
- 3rd Pune shoulder operative course 2016 held at Pune on 12th and 13th November 2016.
- Bengaluru trauma course 2017 held at Bengauru in nov 2017.
- AO Trauma course nov 2021 at Bengaluru
- Trauma conclave 2022 at GOA dec 2022
- Traumacon Mumbai august 2023.