Dr. Ashish Pulikal, MD

Dr. Ashish Pulikal is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at UNC Memorial Hospital, building expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. With 12 years of experience in practice, Dr. Pulikal brings over a decade of specialized knowledge to his patient care.

Dr. Pulikal is affiliated with Community Fairbanks Recovery Center and practices at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as a location in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His clinical focus includes treating patients with heart failure and chronic lung conditions such as COPD. He performs diagnostic testing including pulmonary function studies to evaluate lung capacity and breathing patterns. Dr. Pulikal also conducts specialized blood work including clotting studies and antibody screening to ensure safe surgical outcomes for his patients.