
Primary Specialty
Breast Surgery
Insurance
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Commercial Payors
Government Payors
Exchange Payors
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:
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MD, Medical College of Pennsylvania - 1995
- Residency:
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New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) - 2002
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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296 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe is a very knowledgeable doctor and patience with me. She is just a kind and reassuring doctor . I was fearful and scared of my results. I need a mammogram next Friday . I was so thankful about my results. Thank you .
March 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe is very compassionate in what she does. She did not make me feel Like she was taking control of my treatment but rather using her experience and knowledge to walk next to me. She listened to what I needed and worked to make a plan very customized to me.
March 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kulkarni took the time to share ample information to educate me on my diagnosis, explain the various medication and the related side effects, and provided her recommendation with confidence which gave me comfort.
February 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe has a beautiful charisma and compassion for the patient. Every time I see her, she spend her time , listen and explain my treatment and test results in such a way that is very easy to understand.
December 02, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kulkarni was excellent at explaining everything that was happening, and answering questions. I knew I was in good hands. My incision was minimal and placed well, so I am optimistic about how it will appear when fully healed.
September 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI was love to tell other women's about how she how she want to to ask questions and how she explained everything to u step by step throught it all and about the surgery how it going to be in the surgery she is a very great doctor at northwestern I love her work she good good doctor
August 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starThe care at NM has been exceptional. Dr. Kilkarni, my oncologic surgeon is professional, knowledgeable, and willing to answer my questions. Dr. Kilkarni’s approach is the perfect blend of expertise, scientific knowledge, and caring! She a 10/10!
July 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starthe doctor as well as the nurse practitioner were great, they were very informative and answered all my questions, they made me feels at ease and went over all my concerns and reassured me of my test results.
June 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Kulkarni is an excellent surgeon. I’m so happy with my results. She listens and takes her time when examining me. I listened to all the NW breast surgeon doctors on the NW Website and picked Dr Kulkarni. I’m very glad I did!
Disclosures
Swati Kulkarni, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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