Dr. Renuka Kulkarni Joins Gestalt as Chief Medical Officer

SPOKANE, Wash., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gestalt, a leading provider of AI-powered digital pathology solutions, today announced the addition of Dr. Renuka Kulkarni, MD, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A physician scientist with over 20 years of experience in surgical and digital pathology, Dr. Kulkarni will join the team in guiding Gestalt's product direction and clinical usability. Dr. Kulkarni brings a rare blend of diagnostic precision and scientific innovation to the organization. Her expertise in breast pathology, immunomarkers, machine learning, and image analysis strengthens Gestalt's mission to revolutionize diagnostic workflows and clinical decision-making through technology.

"Renuka's addition signals our deepening investment in the future of pathology," said Lisa-Jean Clifford, President of Gestalt Diagnostics. "Her leadership and experience at the intersection of clinical insight, AI, and enterprise lab operations will ensure our solutions continue to serve both pathologists and the patients they care for."

Before joining Gestalt, Dr. Kulkarni played a pivotal role in developing one of the earliest digital pathology programs at a leading full-service reference laboratory. Her extensive hands-on experience with Gestalt's solutions, as a customer and direct user for four years, along with image analysis platforms, and combined with her understanding of real-world lab operations, positions her to help bridge the clinical and commercial realms—ensuring the scalability and impact of Gestalt's solutions.

As CMO, Dr. Kulkarni will help shape the development of next-generation diagnostic tools, supporting Gestalt's mission to enhance diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and interoperability across health systems worldwide.

"I'm honored to join Gestalt at such a transformative moment in digital pathology," said Dr. Kulkarni. "Together, we have the opportunity to shape solutions that truly serve pathologists and ultimately improve outcomes for patients everywhere."

About Gestalt: Gestalt transforms pathology through an intelligent, configurable, vendor-neutral, and AI-driven digital workflow that provides true interoperability enabling pathologists to diagnose* diseases faster and more efficiently. Our PathFlow solution consists of professional, education, and research modules for ease of mixing and matching the digital needs of your facility in a single solution, freeing pathologists from tedious, repetitive, and manual tasks, allowing them to focus on their expertise – providing invaluable experience where it matters most. To learn more, visit www.gestaltdiagnostics.com and follow @Gestalt on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Gestalt Diagnostics