Monica Kulkarni, MD

A desire to help people make good health choices and live the lives they desire led me to my career in medicine. Family medicine allows me to practice continuity of care and build wonderful, lasting relationships with my patients. \n I strive to help patients prevent injuries, chronic medical diseases and acute conditions that can alter their lives. \n Sports medicine - specifically, concussion management - is a passion of mine. I love helping young athletes get back to the activities they enjoy following an injury. My other areas of clinical interest are women's health and mental health. \n My professional motto is: Listen to your patients. Be the best advocate you can be for them. And help them get back to doing the things they love. Through shared decision making, my patients and I create individualized plans based on their preferences and daily routines. \n I treat patients as if they are my own family members as I work to establish long-term, trusting relationships with them. I strive to create a comfortable environment and to ensure each patient's concerns are addressed promptly and appropriately. \n I grew up in the Detroit area and stayed in Michigan for undergraduate and medical school. \n I moved to Charlotte for my residency and then did a fellowship in sports medicine. During my fellowship year, I served as assistant team physician for Catawba College and as the team physician for Jay M. Robinson Middle School varsity and junior varsity football teams. I also helped provide coverage for multiple sporting events, including the North Carolina state high school wrestling and track championships, Charlotte Arena Football games and Charlotte Football Club games. \n My husband, son and I live in Holly Springs, North Carolina. In my free time, I love to do anything outdoors - especially hiking, biking and tennis. I also love travel and make spending time with family and friends a priority.