Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni

Qualifications

MD, FRCR, DMRT (Lon), DRM

GMC number: 4314901

Practising since: 1980

Specialties

Clinical Oncology

Consultation times

  • Weekly Tuesday 10:30–11:30
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About

Dr Kulkarni is a consultant oncologist with a special interest in treating cancers of the bowel (colorectal cancer), stomach and oesophagus (upper GI cancer), and the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas (hepato‑biliary and pancreatic cancers).

He is committed to providing personalised, evidence‑based care and is actively involved in improving cancer treatment through research.

Dr Kulkarni has extensive experience in supporting patients who receive home‑based chemotherapy, helping to make treatment more convenient and comfortable when appropriate.

He is also highly skilled in using newer monoclonal antibody therapies, which can offer targeted and effective treatment options for colorectal and upper GI cancers.

Patients value Dr Kulkarni for his thoughtful, compassionate approach and his clear communication throughout their treatment journey.

Special interests

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Upper GI cancer
  • Hepato-biliary and pancreatic cancer.

Other interests

NCRN & Pharmaceutical Trials.

Languages spoken

English

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni at Nuffield Health

  • Chemotherapy

Locations Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni works with

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    Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN

    01332 540100
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Research

Dr Kulkarni regularly contributes to national audits and serves as a principal investigator for a number of National Cancer Research Network (NCRN) trials focusing on colorectal and upper GI cancers.

His work helps ensure that patients have access to the latest and most effective treatments.

Memberships

  • British Medical Association
  • Royal College of Radiologists
  • Medical Protection Society

Other posts held

  • Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Royal Derby Hospital

Insurers Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni works with

Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • The Exeter
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA

Declaration

Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Rajendra B Kulkarni does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.