Dr. Varun Shetty

Dr Varun Shetty is a senior cardiac surgeon in Bangalore with 16 years of experience in complex aortic surgery, valve-sparing root repair, heart and lung transplantation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and advanced heart failure management.

He holds a DNB in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from the National Board of Examinations and an FRCS in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and is the Co-Founder of Aorta Alert India, a public awareness initiative for aortic disease.

Patients seeking expert aortic surgery in Bangalore, trusted valve-sparing root repair in Bangalore, or advanced heart and lung transplantation in Bangalore will find Dr Shetty serving as Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore.

He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Circulation, and other leading international journals.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali, ensuring clear communication for patients from across India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Varun Shetty manages the most complex spectrum of adult and congenital cardiac surgical conditions through open, reconstructive, transplant-based, and mechanical support approaches, with a particular subspecialty focus on aortic surgery and valve preservation.

Complex Aortic Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Shetty has a dedicated subspecialty focus on the full spectrum of aortic surgical conditions with a published longitudinal study on valve-sparing root replacement outcomes:

• Valve-Sparing Root Reimplantation (David Procedure) for aortic root aneurysms with preserved valve
• Aortic Valve Repair for valve preservation in eligible patients
• Ross Procedure for young patients with aortic valve disease, with published long-term outcomes data
• Aortic Root Replacement using homograft and conduit techniques
• Commando Procedure for complex aorto-mitral curtain pathology
• Aortic Arch Replacement for arch aneurysms and dissections
• Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery for extensive aortic disease
• Aortic Dissection Repair for Type A and Type B presentations
• Apico-Aortic Conduit for Gaucher's disease with porcelain aorta
• Aortocaval Fistula Repair using cardiopulmonary bypass

Heart Failure and Transplantation Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Shetty manages advanced heart failure through surgical, mechanical, and transplant-based approaches:

• Heart and Lung Transplantation
• LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) Implantation
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) for cardiogenic shock and post-cardiotomy failure
• Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
• Surgical Ventricular Restoration using rectangular patch plasty technique with cardiac MRI-guided assessment
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy surgical management

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Surgery

Dr Shetty manages HOCM with published genetic research in this domain through a five-year retrospective review:

• Septal Myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
• Alcohol Septal Ablation Coordination
• HOCM with Concomitant Valve Surgery

Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Surgery

Dr Shetty manages chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension through surgical intervention:

• Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
• Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy for acute massive pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary Haemorrhage Management with a novel treatment approach published in Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Complex Redo and High-Risk Cardiac Surgery

Dr Shetty has extensive experience in redo operations and complex root reconstructions particularly in infective endocarditis:

• Complex Redo Cardiac Surgery for previously operated hearts
• Complex Root Reconstructions in Infective Endocarditis
• High-Risk Cardiac Surgery for multi-morbid and reoperative patients

Complex Congenital Heart Surgery in Adults

Dr Shetty manages a range of complex congenital cardiac surgical conditions in adult patients:

• Complex Congenital Heart Surgery for adult congenital heart disease
• Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease management including valve repair and root surgery
• Takayasu Disease cardiac and vascular surgical management

Coronary Artery Surgery

Dr Shetty performs coronary bypass surgery including combined coronary and valve procedures:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) for coronary artery disease
• Combined CABG and Valve Surgery
• Redo CABG for reoperative coronary cases

Qualifications

• MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Medical Council (2010)
• DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, completed at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore (2015)
• FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Dr Shetty holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 87308, 2010), supporting his current practice as a cardiac surgeon in Bangalore.

Social Initiative

Dr Varun Shetty is the Co-Founder of Aorta Alert India, a public health awareness initiative dedicated to educating patients, families, and healthcare providers about the silent dangers of aortic disease including aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and related conditions.

This initiative reflects his commitment to extending his clinical expertise into community health education and early detection advocacy.

Research and Publications

Dr Shetty has peer-reviewed publications in leading national and international indexed journals with a focus on aortic surgery, valve surgery, heart failure, and pulmonary vascular disease:

• Minimizing the Complications of Open Repair of Aortocaval Fistula Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report, JTCVS Techniques, 2025
• The Ross Procedure in Young and Middle-Aged Patients: Long-Term Outcomes, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2025
• Genetic Testing Outcomes in Hypertrophic and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Five-Year Retrospective Review, Circulation, 2025
• Durability and Survival Following Valve-Sparing Root Replacement: A Longitudinal Study, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2025
• Apico-Aortic Conduit in Gaucher's Disease with Porcelain Aorta: A Less Invasive Alternative, The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 2026
• Restoration of Optimal Left Ventricular Apical Geometry and Rotation Following Surgical Ventricular Restoration Using Rectangular Patch Plasty Technique: A Pilot Study Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2014
• A Novel Treatment for Pulmonary Haemorrhage, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2015

Professional Memberships

Dr Varun Shetty is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCS), reflecting internationally benchmarked peer-assessed credentials in cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Varun Shetty currently serves as Senior Consultant at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra, Bangalore — Consultation Fee: ₹1050

Past Experience

Dr Shetty trained as Registrar and DNB Trainee in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore.

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