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Mr Avi Kulkarni

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Mr Avi Kulkarni

2 years of experience 5.0 (39 verified reviews)

8,358+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Avi Kulkarni at a glance

Mr Avi Kulkarni is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Avi Kulkarni

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-201388 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-18186BB5 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 271
Annual physical exam 99395 2,841
Vaccination administration 90471 1,937
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,518

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Avi Kulkarni
HEADSHOT
Avi Kulkarni in consultation
IN OFFICE
Avi Kulkarni with the team
WITH TEAM
Avi Kulkarni at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Avi Kulkarni

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Avi Kulkarni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6997/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32715522 · cited by 111
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Avi Kulkarni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4478/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31380709 · cited by 61

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · avi.kulkarni@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

39 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
39 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Avi Kulkarni's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Avi Kulkarni treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Avi Kulkarni specialise in?

    Avi Kulkarni specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Avi Kulkarni treat?

    Avi Kulkarni treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Avi Kulkarni practise?

    Avi Kulkarni practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Avi Kulkarni speak?

    Avi Kulkarni speaks English.

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    Avi Kulkarni has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 39 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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