Dr. Samith A Shetty

Dr Samith A Shetty is a highly respected Consultant Diabetologist and General Physician associated with SPARSH Hospital, Vasanth Nagar. With over 26 years of experience, Dr Samith is recognized as an expert in the management of diabetes and its complex metabolic complications.

Doctor Samith is known for his holistic, patient-centred approach to healthcare, and his deep interest in the epidemiology of metabolic disorders makes him a sought-after specialist for managing diverse patient profiles, ranging from young children to adults.

His speciality interests includes:

• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth: Specialized management of early-onset Type 2 diabetes in children and young adults
• LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood): Diagnosis and treatment of "Type 1.5" diabetes, which often mimics Type 2 but requires unique clinical strategies
• Epidemiology of Diabetes: Studying the trends and risk factors of diabetes within the South Asian population
• Diabetes Complications: Expertise in managing diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy (kidney issues), and the diabetic foot to prevent ulcers and gangrene
• Gestational Diabetes: Comprehensive care for diabetes during pregnancy

Dr Samith A Shetty did his:

• MBBS from Kuvempu University in 2000
• Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetes from the University of New South Wales, Sydney in 2014
• Fellowship in Epidemiology from the MRC Unit, Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK
• PhD (Pursuing): Currently researching the "Study of Young Type 2 Diabetic Patients in the South Asian Population."

Dr Samith is a prolific academic with more than 30 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He co-edited the authoritative book '100 Questions and Answers on Diabetology' and played a pivotal role in the Indian Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) II and III.

His expertise extends to managing recurrent infections, weight loss, and metabolic bone diseases, making him a trusted name in internal medicine.

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