Rani Kulkarni, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist providing care to hospitalized patients as part of the Franciscan Inpatient Team. Dr Kulkarni takes the time to understand each patient’s health philosophy and to create a partnership with multiple team members to coordinate an optimal care plan. Endocrinology is a fascinating feedback system which she likes to share with her patients. With better understanding of this system, self-management by the patient becomes easier and therefore more successful. Dr Kulkarni is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. Away from work, Dr Kulkarni enjoys art and hiking.