Dr. Abhijit Vikas Kulkarni Vikas

As a new mother, I panicked when my 6-week-old baby showed abnormal heart rhythms. Dr. Kulkarni examined her with such gentle hands and diagnosed a benign condition. He even demonstrated how to check her pulse properly - no other cardiologist would take that time for an infant.

I came for what I thought was a routine stress test, but Dr. Kulkarni noticed subtle ECG changes others had missed. His early detection of coronary artery disease probably saved me from a major heart attack. His diagnostic skills are extraordinary.

After my complex mitral valve replacement, Dr. Kulkarni visited me three times daily, even on weekends. He personally adjusted my medications based on how I was responding - not just following textbook protocols. That personalized approach made all the difference in my recovery.

My follow-up visit was unlike any doctor's appointment I've had. Dr. Kulkarni remembered details from six months prior about my work stress and asked specific questions about how my lifestyle changes were working. He treats the whole person, not just the heart.

My 82-year-old father was rushed to Manipal with severe chest pain. Dr. Kulkarni not only performed an emergency angioplasty with incredible precision but sat with our family for 45 minutes afterward explaining every detail in simple terms. His calm demeanor during crisis was remarkable.