Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine
Amita Kulkarni, M.D. is a faculty attending in gynecologic oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Westchester Medical Center. She provides comprehensive care for individuals with gynecologic cancers and complex gynecologic conditions, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered treatment.
Dr. Kulkarni’s clinical and research interests include quality of life and sexual health during cancer care, cervical cancer screening outcomes and disparities, and medical education. She is committed to advancing inclusive, equitable care and improving long-term outcomes for patients across the cancer care continuum.
Education
- Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Irving Medical Center & Weill Cornell Medicine
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
- M.D., The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
- B.A., Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Dartmouth College
Areas of Expertise
- Uterine Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers
- HPV
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Ovarian Cancer Genetic Susceptibility
Honors and Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- SGO Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology Award, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
- ASCCP Resident Award for outstanding research, academic, or clinical potential, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Research
- Quality of Life and Sexual Health and Function During Cancer Care
- Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes and Disparities
- Medical Education
Publications
- Mehta N, Bojko A, Lee SS, et. al. "Physician perspectives on discussions around the sexual health and function of gynecologic cancer patients." Gynecologic oncology reports, 59(), (2025) 101773. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2025.101773
- Kulkarni A, Ahsan MD, LaRosa T, et. al. "Bridging Gaps in Cervical Cancer Care: A Web-Based Intervention to Improve Knowledge and Follow-up." Journal of lower genital tract disease, 29(1), (2025) 36-41. doi: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000856
- Robison K, Kulkarni A, Dizon DS, et. al. "Sexual Health in Women Affected by Gynecologic or Breast Cancer." Obstetrics and gynecology, 143(4), (2024) 499-514. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005506
- Webster EM, Ahsan MD, Kulkarni A, et. al. "Building knowledge using a novel web-based intervention to promote HPV vaccination in a diverse, low-income population." Gynecologic oncology, 181(), (2024) 102-109. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.12.005
- Kulkarni A, Monu N, Ahsan MD, et. al. "Patient and provider perspectives on telemedicine use in an outpatient gynecologic clinic serving a diverse, low-income population." Journal of telemedicine and telecare, 31(3), (2025) 417-423. doi: 10.1177/1357633X231197965
- Kulkarni A, Chen L, Gockley A, et. al. "Patterns of cervical cancer screening follow-up in the era of prolonged screening intervals." Gynecologic oncology, 175(), (2023) 53-59. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.06.007
- Suzuki Y, Huang Y, Ferris J, et. al. "Prescription of hormone replacement therapy among cervical cancer patients with treatment-induced premature menopause." International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society, 33(1), (2023) 26-34. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003861
Memberships and Affiliations
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
