Name: Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
Specialty: Cardiac Surgeon, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiologist, Aortic Valve Surgeon
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS
Affiliation: Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru
Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Kannada
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: Not applicable
About the Doctor
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty is a world‑renowned cardiac surgeon with 47 years of experience and the founder of Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bengaluru. He completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, followed by FRCS from the West Midlands Cardio‑Thoracic Rotation Program in the UK. Dr. Shetty has performed over 15,000 heart operations and is a recipient of India’s highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, as well as the Dr. B. C. Roy Award. He pioneered Asia’s first dynamic cardiomyoplasty and is among a select group of surgeons worldwide using a microchip camera for minimally invasive keyhole heart surgery. He also introduced the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to support failing hearts in India and performed India’s first neonatal open‑heart surgery on a 9‑day‑old infant in 1990. Dr. Shetty is accepting new patients and continues to lead advancements in cardiac surgery, particularly in pediatric and complex cardiovascular cases.
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47 years of experience in cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery
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Performed over 15,000 heart operations
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Recipient of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Dr. B. C. Roy Award, and Rajyotsava Award
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Asia’s first dynamic cardiomyoplasty and India’s first neonatal open‑heart surgery
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Founder of Narayana Hrudayalaya and RTIICS, Kolkata
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Residency – MS (General Surgery), Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Fellowship – FRCS (West Midlands Cardio‑Thoracic Rotation Program, United Kingdom)
Medical Conditions Treated
Medical Procedures Performed
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Open heart surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement/repair)
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Aortic aneurysm surgery (endovascular and open repair)
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Pediatric cardiac surgery (including neonatal open‑heart surgery)
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Minimally invasive keyhole heart surgery (using microchip camera)
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Dynamic cardiomyoplasty
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Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
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Ablation and pacemaker implantation for arrhythmia management
Services Offered
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty provides comprehensive cardiac care ranging from outpatient consultations to high‑complexity surgical interventions. His services include detailed cardiac evaluations, non‑invasive diagnostic testing, medical management of heart conditions, and state‑of‑the‑art surgical treatments. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques and compassionate patient care. The practice also offers second opinions, preventive cardiology advice, and long‑term follow‑up for post‑surgical patients.
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Consultations & Diagnostics – Thorough cardiac assessment including ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, and advanced imaging
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Surgical Treatments – Full spectrum of cardiac surgeries including bypass, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and congenital defect correction
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Minimally Invasive Procedures – Keyhole heart surgery, LVAD placement, and catheter‑based interventions
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Pediatric Cardiac Care – Specialized surgical and medical management for children with congenital heart disease, including neonatal surgery
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Chronic Disease Management – Ongoing care for heart failure, arrhythmias, and post‑operative follow‑up
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Second Opinions – Expert review of existing cardiac diagnoses or treatment plans
Practice Locations
Location 1
Address: Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield, Plot Number 3 & 4, Sadaramangala Industrial Area, Next to Prestige Shantiniketan, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Phone: Not provided
Hospital Affiliations
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Narayana Hrudayalaya Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru
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Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata
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B M Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
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Manipal Heart Foundation, Bengaluru
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