Frequent Asked Questions FAQ's by Dr. Kedar Kulkarni - Cardiovascular Surgeon in Pune What does a Heart specialist do? Who is an Interventional Cardiologist? Who is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? When do you need to see a cardiologist? What to expect at your first visit to heart specialist? How do heart-specialist check for blocked arteries? Can you see a heart-specialist directly? I’m dedicated to providing optimal health care in a relaxed environment where I treat every patient as if they were my own family.