Dr. Ravi Shankar Shetty K

Dr Ravi Shankar Shetty K is a distinguished Lead Cardio Thoracic and Transplant Surgeon associated with SPARSH Hospital (Vasanth Nagar, Yeshwanthpur, and Hennur Road), Bangalore.

With 22 years of experience, Dr Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the best heart surgeons in Bangalore, having performed over 10,000 successful cardiac surgeries.

Doctor Shetty has pioneered innovative techniques in the field, including being the first surgeon to perform a paediatric cardiac transplant in Karnataka. He is known for his clinical excellence, precise surgical skills, and empathetic patient care.

He is also an active member of:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)

His speciality interests includes:

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Scar-free techniques for faster patient recovery
• Transplant Surgery: Lead expertise in both Cardiac and Renal transplants
• Aortic and Valve Surgery: Advanced valve repairs and complex aortic procedures
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): Proficiency in off-pump and redo CABG surgeries
• Congenital Heart Disease: Corrective surgeries for heart defects in both adults and children
• Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS): Specialized management for critical cardiac and respiratory failure

Dr Ravi Shankar Shetty did his:

• MBBS from a premier medical institution
• MS General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, where he secured the 1st Rank
• MCh Cardiothoracic Surgery from the renowned Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiac Sciences
• DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery from the National Board of Examinations
• FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
• MBA in Hospital Management from BITS Pilani.

Dr Ravi Shankar Shetty has been honoured with numerous awards, including a special mention from the Chief Minister of Kerala for his contributions to thoracic organ transplants and the Chairman’s Award for exemplary service to heart transplant programs.

He has presented more than thirty papers at various national and international conferences, contributing significantly to advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.

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