About Dr. Prashant Kulkarni
Dr. Prashant Kulkarni is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with 17 years of clinical experience across the full scope of jaw, facial and oral surgical practice. He completed his BDS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (M.U.H.S), Nashik in 2009 and his MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore in 2013. He then completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Head and Neck) from Malabar Cancer Centre in 2014, one of India's dedicated cancer institutions with a recognised head and neck surgical oncology programme. He is registered with the Maharashtra State Dental Council under registration number A-15623.
The Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Malabar Cancer Centre is the most distinctive credential in Dr. Kulkarni's profile. Malabar Cancer Centre is a dedicated government cancer hospital in Kerala with a high-volume head and neck surgical oncology unit. A fellowship there indicates hands-on training in the surgical management of cancers involving the oral cavity, jaw, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands and neck lymph nodes. This training places Dr. Kulkarni in a distinct category among oral and maxillofacial surgeons, as most OMFS practitioners focus on facial trauma, jaw correction and dental surgery without the oncological surgical depth that a dedicated head and neck cancer fellowship provides.
In his general oral and maxillofacial surgical practice, Dr. Kulkarni manages a broad range of conditions. These include orofacial infections and abscesses, which require prompt surgical drainage and infection management to prevent serious spread, salivary gland diseases involving the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands, as well as cysts, tumours and other pathological conditions affecting the jaws, oral cavity and surrounding soft tissue. He also performs soft tissue reconstruction procedures for the face and oral cavity following trauma or surgical resection, restoring both function and facial form.
He is a life member of the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) and a life member of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI). These dual memberships reflect active long-term engagement with both the oncological and general maxillofacial surgical communities in India. Membership in the FHNO in particular signals a sustained professional commitment to the head and neck oncology field beyond his initial fellowship training. Dr. Kulkarni currently practises at Lifepoint Multispeciality Hospital in Wakad, Pune.
Dr. Prashant Kulkarni brings 17 years of focused oral and maxillofacial surgical experience to his patients, with particular depth in head and neck oncological cases that require the combined expertise of a maxillofacial surgeon with formal cancer training. He also practises at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital, Baner, Pune, where patients from Baner, Wakad, Aundh and Pashan can access his specialist oral and maxillofacial surgical expertise close to home.
Qualifications, Fellowship and Memberships
- BDS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (M.U.H.S), Nashik (2009)
- MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2013)
- Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Head and Neck), Malabar Cancer Centre (2014)
- Life Member, Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- Life Member, Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI)
- Maharashtra State Dental Council Registration No. A-15623
Services and Areas of Practice
- Oral and Maxillofacial Cancer Surgery (Jaw, Oral Cavity, Tongue)
- Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
- Salivary Gland Surgery (Parotid, Submandibular, Sublingual)
- Jaw Cyst and Tumour Removal
- Orofacial Infections and Abscess Treatment
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction for Face and Oral Cavity
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Pathological Lesion Assessment and Biopsy
- Dental Extraction and Oral Surgical Procedures
- General Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Consultation
Languages Spoken
Why Choose Dr. Prashant Kulkarni as Your Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Baner, Pune?
Patients looking for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Baner, Pune who brings both formal MDS training and a dedicated head and neck cancer surgical fellowship will find Dr. Prashant Kulkarni's profile genuinely distinctive. Most oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide excellent care for jaw, facial and oral conditions but do not have structured training in head and neck surgical oncology. Dr. Kulkarni's Fellowship from Malabar Cancer Centre fills this gap directly.
His 17 years of practice across orofacial conditions and oncological cases means he is equipped to manage presentations that fall at the intersection of general oral surgery and cancer care, including suspicious oral lesions that require assessment and biopsy, salivary gland conditions that may require surgical removal and jaw pathologies that need oncological evaluation. His dual FHNO and AOMSI life memberships reflect a long-term commitment to both sub-disciplines. His availability at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital makes this combined surgical expertise accessible to patients across the western Pune corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a specialist trained in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. This includes surgical removal of jaw cysts and tumours, management of facial infections and abscesses, salivary gland surgery, facial trauma and fracture repair, soft tissue reconstruction and the diagnosis and surgical treatment of oral and jaw cancers. Dr. Kulkarni's practice covers all of these areas with additional specialisation in head and neck oncological surgery.
You should consider a consultation if you have a mouth ulcer or sore that does not heal within three weeks, a lump or swelling in the jaw, cheek, neck or under the tongue, unexplained pain or numbness in the face or jaw, difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing, a swollen salivary gland that is painful or has been growing, or a tooth socket that is not healing normally after extraction. Early assessment of any of these findings is important, as some can indicate a condition that benefits significantly from early diagnosis.
Malabar Cancer Centre is a dedicated government cancer hospital in Kerala known for its high-volume head and neck oncology programme. The fellowship in surgical oncology involves structured training in the surgical management of cancers affecting the oral cavity, jaw, tongue, pharynx, larynx, thyroid and neck lymph nodes. It covers operative techniques for tumour resection, lymph node dissection and reconstructive procedures following cancer surgery. Completing this fellowship gives Dr. Kulkarni formal training in oncological principles that extends beyond standard MDS training.
The salivary glands include the parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands. Conditions affecting them include salivary stones (sialolithiasis), which block the gland duct and cause pain and swelling, infections, chronic inflammatory conditions and benign or malignant tumours. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve stone removal, gland drainage or in cases of tumour, partial or complete surgical removal of the affected gland. Dr. Kulkarni manages all of these presentations as part of his oral and maxillofacial surgical practice.
You can book a consultation by contacting Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital through the hospital helpline or the online appointment booking option on the hospital website. For your first visit, bring any previous dental X-rays, OPG (orthopantomogram) films, CT or MRI scans of the face or jaw, biopsy reports if available and a description of your current symptoms including how long they have been present. This will help Dr. Kulkarni conduct a thorough and focused initial oral and maxillofacial assessment.
