Mrs Archana Kulkarni
Qualifications
MB BS, MS ophth, FRCS ophth (Glas)
GMC number: 5169768
Practising since: 1992
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Paediatric Surgery
Consultation times
- Tuesday afternoon
- Other times available by appointment
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About
Mrs Archana Kulkarni is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and a visiting consultant at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and has an active academic and clinical practice. She trained in Ophthalmology in the West Midlands where she also specialised in strabismus (squints) management in adults and children and paediatric eye conditions. This was followed by a fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and a combined paediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus fellowship at the University Hospital Leicester.
Her special interests include squint management including botulinum toxin injections and squint surgery in adults as well as children and children’s eye disorders including vision development.
Special interests
Strabismus (Adult and Paediatric), Paediatric Ophthalmology
Other interests
Double vision and strabismus. Paediatric Ophthalmology including sticky eyes (blocked tear ducts), eye infections, allergic eye conditions, ROP screening, visual development, optic nerve pathology, lid lumps and infantile haemangiomas.
Personal interests
Painting, wildlife, trekking, hockey, basketball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, pottery.
Treatments and tests offered by Mrs Archana Kulkarni at Nuffield Health
- Phacoemulsification
- Refractive eye surgery
- Drooping eyelids (Ptosis correction)
- Cataract Surgery
- Lacrimal surgery
- Squint surgery
Locations Mrs Archana Kulkarni works with
Related experience
Research
Clinical and research interests include small incision squint surgery, head posture and nystagmus, infantile haemangiomas, ocular surface problems, proptosis in children, ocular presentation of ciliopathies and assistive technology for children with visual impairment.
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Royal College of Ophthalmologist, UK
- Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society of Midlands
- British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Association
- World Paediatric Ophthalmology Society
- Medical Defence Union
- British Medical Association
- Midland Ophthalmology Society
Other posts held
- Consultant at Warwick Hospital, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Visiting Consultant at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Insurers Mrs Archana Kulkarni works with
Mrs Archana Kulkarni works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- AXA Health
- Simplyhealth
- Cigna
- PHC
Declaration
Mrs Archana Kulkarni does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mrs Archana Kulkarni does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mrs Archana Kulkarni does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.