Wexford Nephrology® · Perth, Western Australia
A/Clin Prof.
Dr Hemant Kulkarni
MBBS · MD · DCH · DM (Nephrology) · MRCPCH (UK) · FRACP (Adult & Paediatric)
Renal Physician & Transplant Specialist
Comprehensive Care in Kidney Diseases & Hypertension
About Dr Kulkarni
A Leading Expert
in Kidney Care
Dr Hemant Kulkarni is a highly skilled Renal Physician with extensive training across six countries — India, the United Kingdom, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia. He has been providing exceptional nephrology services in Perth since 2004, building a practice defined by clinical excellence, long-term patient relationships, and innovation.
He holds the rare distinction of dual FRACP Fellowship in both the Adult Medicine Division and the Paediatric & Child Health Division, making him uniquely equipped to manage patients across all age groups — from adolescents in renal transition clinics through to complex adult and elderly cases.
As Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Western Australia, and Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Curtin Medical School, Dr Kulkarni integrates academic rigour into every aspect of his clinical care. He served as an RACP Examiner for over 15 years and pioneered the establishment of WA’s first Renal Nurse Practitioner programme in 2006.
He holds Life Membership in the Indian Society of Nephrology and the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, reflecting his long-standing engagement with the global nephrology community.
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Dual FRACP Fellow — Adult & Paediatric Divisions One of very few physicians in Australia to hold Fellowship in both divisions of the RACP.
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Clinical Associate Professor, UWA Department of Medicine, University of Western Australia · Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Curtin Medical School.
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International Clinical Training Specialist appointments across six countries, including Guy’s & St Thomas’s Hospital London, Monash Medical Centre Melbourne, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney.
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Kidney Health Australia OPERATION ANGEL Award Recognised for Inspirational Contribution to Kidney Care in Western Australia (2013).
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NHMRC Grant Recipient Associate Investigator, NHMRC CKD Centre of Research Excellence ($1M, 2014) · Co-Applicant, PHOSPHATE Study Extension (2024).
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Pioneer in Nurse Practitioner Training Established WA’s first Renal Nurse Practitioner programme at Armadale Hospital (2006), in partnership with Curtin University School of Nursing.
Clinical Expertise
Comprehensive Nephrology Services
Dr Kulkarni offers the full spectrum of adult and paediatric nephrology services, underpinned by 20+ years of specialist practice across public and private settings in Western Australia.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Comprehensive management of CKD across all stages, including advanced CKD (eGFR <15), with individualised care plans integrating lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, and renal replacement planning.
Dialysis Services
All modalities including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis. Dr Kulkarni pioneered a three-shift haemodialysis model at Armadale, recognised as WA’s most cost-effective unit.
Renal Transplantation
Transplant work-up, post-transplant management, and ongoing care in collaboration with the SCGH transplant team. Contributing to WA transplant services since 2004.
Glomerular Diseases
IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, ANCA vasculitis, lupus nephritis, and FSGS. Active Principal Investigator in several international glomerulonephritis trials.
Hypertension & Vascular
Complex resistant hypertension, including research involvement at the Dobney Hypertension Centre (MRF). Management of renal anaemia, bone mineral disease, and vascular access.
Paediatric & Transitional Care
Nephrology care for children and adolescents, with specialist expertise in the transition from paediatric to adult renal services. Dual FRACP Fellowship ensures seamless lifelong care.
Research & Academia
Nationally & Internationally
Recognised Research
Dr Kulkarni maintains an active research programme spanning clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and translational research. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications in journals including JASN, NDT, Kidney International Reports, The Lancet Regional Health, and BMJ.
RPH-MRF is WA’s largest recruiter for multicentre nephrology trials. His statewide research on Clexane dosing during haemodialysis informed national practice; Hepatitis B vaccination research in CKD contributed to immunisation programme design.
Active Clinical Trials (2024–25)
- PIRENAL LIFECYCLE Trial — Dapagliflozin in severe CKD (MRI & Echo sub-study)
- PIALXN1210-IgAN-320 — Ravulizumab in IgA Nephropathy (Phase 3)
- PIBEAT-Calci — Adaptive multi-domain trial in Calciphylaxis
- PIRUBY-3 — Povetacicept in autoantibody-associated glomerulonephritis
- PIPHOSPHATE Study — High vs Standard phosphate targets in ESKD
- AIKARDIA-3 — Zilebesiran add-on therapy in high CV-risk hypertension
- AIZENITH — Zibotentan & Dapagliflozin in CKD (Phase 2b)
- AIBAXDUO — Baxdrostat + Dapagliflozin in CKD (Phase 3)
PI = Principal Investigator · AI = Associate Investigator
Why Choose Dr Kulkarni
Excellence in Every
Dimension of Care
Continuity of Care
Dr Kulkarni believes in long-term patient relationships. Many of his patients have been under his care for over a decade, with personalised, consistent management throughout the course of their illness.
Dual Fellowship — All Ages
With FRACP Fellowship in both Adult Medicine and Paediatric & Child Health, Dr Kulkarni provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including adolescents transitioning from paediatric services.
Global Clinical Perspective
Clinical training and experience across India, UK, South Australia, Victoria, NSW, and WA — combined with active international research partnerships — brings a uniquely broad perspective to every consultation.
Research-Driven Practice
Patients benefit from access to cutting-edge therapies through active clinical trials. Dr Kulkarni’s research directly informs his clinical practice, ensuring care grounded in the best available evidence.
Policy & Advocacy Leadership
Former 8-year Co-Lead of the WA Renal Health Network, Dr Kulkarni helped shape statewide clinical policy, KPI frameworks, and service models — giving him rare insight into system-level care delivery.
Public & Private Integration
Active across Royal Perth Hospital, Armadale Health Service (public) and Wexford Medical Centre, St John of God Murdoch, and Mount Hospital (private) — providing seamless care across settings.
Consulting Locations
Where to Find Dr Kulkarni
Main Rooms — Wexford
WEXFORD NEPHROLOGY®Wexford Medical Centre
St John of God Health Care
3 Barry Marshall Parade
MURDOCH WA 6150
Armadale Clinic
No reception on site1st Floor, Renal Dialysis Unit
3056 Albany Hwy
ARMADALE WA 6112
No reception on site — please take a seat outside the Dialysis Area.
Private Inpatient — Murdoch
St John of God Health Care100 Murdoch Drive
MURDOCH WA 6150
Private Inpatient — Perth
Mount HospitalMounts Bay Road
PERTH WA 6000
Contact & Referrals
Getting in Touch
General Contact
08-9467 6361 (weekdays)
08-6210 1194
New Referrals
ID: kulkarni
08-6210 1194
Contact via hospital switchboard directly
Script Requests
We offer convenient script delivery via SMS and email. Scripts can be issued between scheduled appointments for established patients.
Please note: script requests made outside of scheduled appointments will incur a charge.
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