Dr. Varun Shetty
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore
MBBS, DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, FRCS
16+ Years
Experience
98% Recommended
(91 Ratings)
16+
Experience
(Years)
98%
Recommended
(91 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Varun Shetty is a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon in Bangalore with 16 years of experience. He practices at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra.
He specialises in complex aortic surgery, valve-sparing root repairs, heart and lung transplantation, and advanced heart failure management.
Speciality Areas and Treatments
Aortic Surgery and Valve Repair
Dr Varun treats aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, bicuspid aortic valve disease, and damaged aortic roots. His procedures include valve-sparing root reimplantation, the Ross procedure, aortic arch replacement, and complex root reconstructions.
Heart Failure and Transplantation
Dr Shetty manages end-stage heart failure, acute cardiogenic shock, terminal lung disease, and ventricular dysfunction. Treatment includes heart transplantation, lung transplantation, left ventricular assist device implantation, and ECMO cannulation.
Complex Redo and Vascular Cardiac Surgery
Dr Shetty Varun evaluates thickened heart muscle, chronic blood clots in the lungs, infective valve damage, and adult congenital heart defects. Interventions include septal myectomy, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and high-risk redo cardiac surgeries.
Academic Background
Dr Varun completed his Diplomate of National Board in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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Dr. Varun Shetty's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Varun Shetty performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (87308)
Education & Achievements
- MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore (MBBS)
- National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (DNB Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FRCS )
Published Papers
- Shetty V, Shetty D, Punnen J, Chattuparambil B, Whitlock R, Bohra D. Single-stage repair for multiple muscular septal defects: a single-centre experience across 16 years. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery [Internet]. 2017 May 29 [cited 2025 Mar 10];25(3):422–6.
- Kasturi, S., Kumaran, T., Shetty, V., Punnen, J., Subramanya, S., Raghuraman, B., Parachuri, V. R., & Shetty, D. P. (2021). Oversized donor heart transplantation—clinical experience with an underestimated problem. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Organ, Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of India, 37(6), 631–638.
- Shetty, V., Punnen, J., Natarajan, P., Orathi, S., Khan, B., & Shetty, D. (2022). Experience with pulmonary endarterectomy: Lessons learned across 17 years. Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, 30(5), 532–539.
- Kaskar, A., Shetty, V., & Shetty, D. (2020). Chronic pulmonary thromboembolism due to intracardiac and pulmonary hydatidosis. Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, 28(9), 610–612.
- Uyeki, T. M., Milton, S., Abdul Hamid, C., Reinoso Webb, C., Presley, S. M., Shetty, V., Rollo, S. N., Martinez, D. L., Rai, S., Gonzales, E. R., Kniss, K. L., Jang, Y., Frederick, J. C., De La Cruz, J. A., Liddell, J., Di, H., Kirby, M. K., Barnes, J. R., & Davis, C. T. (2024). Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in a dairy farm worker. The New England Journal of Medicine, 390(21), 2028–2029.
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)
- Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant - Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra
- Registrar - Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore
- Resident - M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Varun Shetty
Dr. Varun Shetty specializes in the following treatments:
- Open Heart Surgery
- Others - Cardiology And CTVS Surgery
- Coronary Angioplasty - PTCA
- Coronary Angiogram
- Valve Replacement
- Pacemaker Implantation
- CABG
- Valve Replacement
- VATS
- Lung Transplant
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
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Dr. Varun Shetty specialises in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
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Dr. Varun Shetty has 16 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Doctor Varun Shetty practices at the following hospitals:
Doctor Varun Shetty specializes in the following treatments:
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The consultation timings of Dr. Varun Shetty for an appointment are:
Mon - Sat
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a surgical procedure to remove chronic blood clots from the pulmonary arteries in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Dr Varun Shetty performs this complex procedure at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences.
There are 91% ratings and 98% recommendation for Dr. Varun Shetty based on the patient's feedback.
Dr. Varun Shetty's qualifications are: MBBS , DNB CTVS, FRCS CTVS.
Dr Shetty specialises in complex aortic surgery including valve-sparing root repair, Ross Procedure, and arch surgery, alongside heart and lung transplantation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, and HOCM surgery. He is also Co-Founder of Aorta Alert India, reflecting his dedication to aortic disease awareness beyond clinical practice.
Aorta Alert India is a public health initiative co-founded by Dr Shetty to raise awareness about aortic disease, a condition often misdiagnosed or detected too late. It aims to educate patients, families, and clinicians about symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely surgical intervention.
Yes. Dr Shetty performs Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE) for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and has also published a novel treatment approach for pulmonary haemorrhage in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
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