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Dr Rugved Kulkarni

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Rugved Kulkarni

13 years of experience

7,990+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rugved Kulkarni at a glance

Dr Rugved Kulkarni is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rugved Kulkarni is a dedicated and highly qualified specialist in the field of gastrointestinal surgery. He is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, utilising his extensive knowledge to diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions affecting the digestive system and associated organs. Dr Kulkarni's approach is patient-centred, ensuring that individuals receive care tailored to their specific needs.
His clinical interests are focused on complex surgical procedures of the abdomen, including advanced laparoscopic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr Kulkarni is proficient in managing conditions related to the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. He maintains a keen interest in the latest advancements within his field to ensure his patients benefit from modern surgical techniques and treatments.
Dr Kulkarni earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. He further specialised by obtaining a Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery from King George's Medical University. He also holds a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in both General Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS UK).

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

— Dr Rugved Kulkarni

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-253965 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-5A2C8A83 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,417
Annual physical exam 99395 1,671
Vaccination administration 90471 95
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,448

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Rugved Kulkarni

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rugved Kulkarni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6691/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33857258 · cited by 25
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Rugved Kulkarni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7660/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31032693 · cited by 155
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rugved Kulkarni, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7052/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30465622 · cited by 37

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rugved.kulkarni@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Dr Rugved Kulkarni's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rugved Kulkarni treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Riyadh carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    Rugved Kulkarni speaks English.

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