Dr. Renuka Kulkarni, MD, is a physician scientist with more than 20 years of experience in surgical and digital pathology. As Gestalt’s Chief Medical Officer, she leads early development research, guides the design of next-generation digital pathology tools, and oversees all medical and scientific affairs.

Dr. Kulkarni brings deep expertise in breast pathology, immunomarkers, machine learning, and image analysis. Her career reflects a distinctive combination of diagnostic precision and scientific innovation, honed through decades of work at the intersection of pathology and technology.

Prior to joining Gestalt, Dr. Kulkarni was instrumental in establishing one of the earliest digital pathology programs at a leading full-service reference laboratory. Her extensive experience with image analysis platforms, combined with a strong understanding of laboratory operations, positions her to bridge clinical insight with commercial application—supporting both pathologists and enterprise-scale lab environments.

Dr. Kulkarni is recognized for her commitment to advancing digital transformation in pathology and shaping tools that enhance diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.