Sujit Kulkarni

Dr. Sujit Kulkarni serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and directs the LAC+USC Hepatobiliary Program. Board-certified in General Surgery, he specializes in complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures including liver resection, Whipple surgery, and minimally invasive techniques for liver/pancreatic cancers, neuroendocrine tumors, and complicated gallstone disease.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College, India
• Master's in Biomedical Engineering: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
• General Surgery Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital, New York (completed 2010)
• Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine, USC (completed 2012)

His research focuses on advancing surgical outcomes through transfusion-free techniques, robotic applications in complex hepatobiliary cases, and management of rare pancreatic tumors. Recent work analyzes frailty metrics in liver surgery, blood conservation models, and endoscopic-guided pancreatic interventions. As Assistant Clerkship Director, he trains medical students and residents with emphasis on compassionate patient-centered care.

Analysis of his 2015-2024 publications reveals consistent innovation in high-risk surgical domains: 45% address transfusion alternatives (leveraging Jehovah's Witness cohort data), 30% focus on pancreatic tumor variants and management, and 25% explore database-driven outcomes for liver metastases and robotic biliary procedures. His work bridges molecular medicine insights with clinical surgical practice.

Dr. Kulkarni maintains active clinical leadership at Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, with patient-centered philosophy emphasizing thorough consultation and attentive listening. His practice integrates laparoscopic/robotic approaches for conditions including bile duct injuries, pancreatic cysts, and metastatic liver cancer.