Rachana Kulkarni MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
331 US-206 Hillsborough Township NJ, 08844About
Dr. Rachana Kulkarni is a cardiologist practicing in Hillsborough Township, NJ. Dr. Kulkarni specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Kulkarni also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
MD at Government Medical College
Indira Ghandi Med Coll- Nagpur Univ- Nagpur- Maharashtra- India 1989
Indira Gandhi Government Medical College 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
- Clinical Instructor at Robert Wood Johnson and She Speaks Internationally About Heart Disease in Women -
Awards
- Recognized for Work in Heart Disease in Women by the American Heart Association
- Best Cardiologist in New Jersey from Healthy Living 2010-Present
- Top Doctor in New Jersey 2015-2016
- Top Doctors in New Jersey from Castle Connolly
- Leadership Award from Executive Women of New Jersey- 2015
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rutgers University- 1992
Fellowships
- Cardiology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital- 1998
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Association for Physician Leadership, Executive Women of New Jersey
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles and Text Book Chapter
What do you attribute your success to?
- Support from her family and support from her patients, hard work ethic.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
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