Swati Kulkarni, MD

Swati Kulkarni, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Breast Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer In Families
  • Breast Cancer in Men
  • Breast Cancer in Young Women
  • Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Medical College of Pennsylvania - 1995
Residency:
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) - 2002
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

651 Ratings

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73 Reviews

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73 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kulkarni is a very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. I am so glad I got a second opinion from her. I am going to have surgery soon and I know I am in very good hands.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Because of being thorough

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She’s absolutely Awesome. She explains everything to the point you where you will not be confused about anything that’s going on with you. She was polite, professional, caring, and she definitely made me feel like I matter even with this cancer.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Her warm personality and confidence made me know I was in good hands.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She's patient and knowledgeable. I trust her with my life.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I felt She was very knowledgeable and listened to me and my questions. She spent lots of time with me and didn't rush the appointment.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She explain everything thoroughly

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She was very nice and she addressed all of my concerns and requests. She was the 1st face I saw upon being woke up in recovery. I knew then that my surgery was in good hands.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kulkarni is thorough. Her bedside manner is warm and caring.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Highly competent and empathetic

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April 08, 2024

5.0

On my first visit she gave a recommendation that was hard to take in. I broke down crying and she sat with me and consoled me while listening to my concerns. I asked about a second opinion and she gave suggestions for that as well. While I'm still hesitant about her recommendation, I do believe that she was honest and through in her assessment.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

She explains everything with visuals and written notes and goes through every step of the process. She wants to answer and and all questions we have. She explains it in a way that’s understandable to a non medical person.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She is very detailed on her explanation and very kind

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She’s the best

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She is compassionate and explains everything very thoroughly.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Her expertise and her compassion.

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March 20, 2024

4.0

My first encounter with Dr Kulkarni went well. She explained everything well and I’m hoping my future experience through this process will go great

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is absolutely the Best

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Reasonable open dialogue.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

The doctor took time to explain what was discover the next steps in the process.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

very professional, knowledgeable and explained what a mammogram reading shows. I am a nurse of 44 years and did not know how to read a mammogram. I would recommend her to anyone.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Everything started off great but they got behind with another patient. I understand things happen but I love Dr.Kulkarni she's the best

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February 15, 2024

5.0

The dr help me though a very trying time and was very kind

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate and knowledgeable.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Kulkarni was incredibly thorough in explaining all my options for my mastectomy. She was compassionate and so easy to talk to. I am confident in the care she will provide me when I have a bilateral mastectomy post chemo.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

She is amazing.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful and reassuring at a difficult time.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, takes time to explain situation, business-like attitude, straightforward.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

They care

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January 04, 2024

5.0

She provides Great professional care.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

She is understanding and smart

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December 18, 2023

4.0

She was thorough & patient in answering ALL of my questions.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very thorough in explaining procedures.

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December 05, 2023

4.0

She was thorough and pleasant

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Kind, friendly, knowledgeable

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Such a compassionate doctor!!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

So caring and knowledgeable.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Kulkarni listens! She has a calm demeanor and I trust her.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

I feel the level of professionalism is high

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November 11, 2023

5.0

She is very straightforward. She explains, listens, answers questions.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

She is thorough and kind. Feel like I am getting best care.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Great bedside demeanor and always makes me feel like I’m getting the best care.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Very caring!! Made me feel so good!

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November 02, 2023

5.0

She was so professional and answered all my questions.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kulkarni took the time to explain and listen to me and really listened!

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She is great!

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr Kulkarni did a fantastic job with her incision and explaining the procedure.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent evaluation, reviewing of treatment options and plan

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kulkarni was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Her care, bedside manner. How she explains things so they make sense. Answering all my questions.

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kulkarni is a wonderful physician and Surgeon. She is professional, very communicative explains everything so well. Allows the patient to ask questions. She is caring, kind. She is super nice to talk too. She is very talented.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

She was kind and I felt like she cared about my understanding.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She took all my fears and worries serious and made me feel more calm and confident in my treatment plan

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October 06, 2023

3.0

She would be a 10 without such lengthy delays

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October 06, 2023

5.0

She genuinely seems to care and is dedicated to helping her patients have the knowledge necessary to make an informed decision about care and treatment. Additionally, she makes sure to provide outreach and support networks available and known

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Kulkarni is an amazing doctor. I felt that i had the information to make the right shared decision for me. thank you!

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October 05, 2023

5.0

She makes me feel comfortable, relaxed and safe. I true professional and confident doctor with a golden bedside manner. She is an amazing, elite surgeon, and I couldn't be happier that she was my surgeon.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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October 02, 2023

5.0

10+++ Doctor Kulkarni is so positive and approachable! She truly loves taking care of women who are sick and mentoring women who are learning to be providers.

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September 29, 2023

5.0

She explains things well, listens closely and demonstrates empathy.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

She was very clear, and worked with me to make sure I would have adequate information to counteract my memory issues.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

She knows what she’s doing

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September 21, 2023

5.0

I was afraid of dying. Dr Kulkarni's explanations were informing,uplifting & calming.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor she takes her time to exams you and explain’s your Breast issues and make sure you understand the procedure to whatever problems you have or going through …Doesn’t let you go on wondering about your health problem…She explains Very throughly…

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September 21, 2023

5.0

She’s a very knowledgeable, intelligent and caring doctor. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Very caring, also took her time and explained the procedure

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September 18, 2023

5.0

She is very clear and explicit about things that could otherwise be confusing

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough explanation of situation and a lot of time taken with me.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent bedside manner.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

She has provided clear & frank responses to my questions. Most importantly, she came to see me in recovery & held my hand to tell me that she was confident that she had removed the affected area & that I could recover quietly overnight in the hospital. I felt safe in the hospital.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

She explained everything well all my concerns and questions were answered, thank you.

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Disclosures

Swati Kulkarni, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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