Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

About Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, born 8 May 1953 in Kinnigoli, Karnataka, is a pioneer of affordable cardiac care. Educated at St. Aloysius School and Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (MBBS, 1979; MS, 1982), he trained in cardiothoracic surgery in London before returning to India in 1989 to serve at the B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre in Kolkata. He founded Narayana Hrudayalaya (now Narayana Health) in 2000, expanding it into a 47-centre network that delivers high-quality care at minimal cost. 

Known for performing over 1,00,000 heart surgeries—nearly 40% on children—Dr. Shetty, often regarded as the best Cardiac Surgeon in Bangalore, conducts up to 30 operations daily, utilizing economies-of-scale models to reduce costs significantly.

A humanitarian at heart, he pioneered the Yeshasvini micro-insurance scheme, which has benefited millions of farmers and rural poor, inspiring similar initiatives nationwide. He also served as Mother Teresa’s personal physician, having performed an angioplasty on her in 1996.

Dr. Shetty’s Expertise & Specializations

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert: Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Cardiac Surgeon, is highly experienced in performing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, aortic aneurysm repairs, pulmonary endarterectomy, and complex redo surgeries, consistently delivering positive outcomes in both primary and revisional procedures.
• Pioneer in Neonatal & Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: He performed India’s first neonatal open heart surgery on a 21-day-old infant in 1992 and has since introduced pioneering techniques such as microchip camera–guided closure of congenital heart defects in infants and children.
• Innovative Procedures: Dr. Shetty was the first in Asia to perform dynamic cardiomyoplasty and led India’s first successful LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) implantation. He has also been at the forefront of developing and applying microchip-assisted keyhole cardiac surgery techniques.
• Healthcare Systems Innovation: As the architect of Narayana Health’s low-cost, high-volume model, Devi Prasad Shetty at Narayana Hospital redefined hospital efficiency by integrating assembly-line methodologies and digital solutions, inspired by systems such as those used by Walmart and aviation checklists.
• Health Insurance & Public Health: He conceptualized and launched the Yeshasvini scheme, enabling millions of rural farmers and low-income individuals to access tertiary care through affordable premiums, thereby revolutionizing health insurance access in India.

Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty and Their Costs

Here are the top procedures performed by the Cardiac Surgeon at Narayana Bangalore, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, and their estimated costs.

Procedure	Approx. Cost (INR)	Approx. Cost (USD)
Neonatal open-heart surgery	1,50,000 – 3,00,000	1,800 – 3,600
Adult Coronary Bypass (CABG)	2,00,000 – 4,00,000	2,400 – 4,800
Valve Replacement / Repair	1,50,000 – 3,50,000	1,800 – 4,200
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery	1,50,000 – 2,50,000	1,800 – 3,000

Note: Prices vary based on complexity, hospital, and individual care plan.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

Many patients sharing Devi Prasad Shetty's reviews cite his compassion and unmatched skill.

“He was the personal physician to Mother Teresa—that speaks volumes of his trust and compassion.”

“Affordable, streamlined care—his model saved my newborn’s life without bankrupting us.”

“Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty’s telemedicine teams and bedside manners are both deeply reassuring.”

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Education

• MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 1979
• MS (General Surgery) – Kasturba Medical College, 1982
• FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Training & Certificates

• Advanced cardiothoracic training – UK (Guy’s Hospital, West Midlands rotation)
• US Patent holder for clinical care delivery system (2018)

Past Experience

• Senior Consultant, B.M. Birla Heart Centre, Kolkata (1989–2000)
• Personal physician, Mother Teresa (1996–2001)
• Founder & Chairman, Narayana Hrudayalaya / Narayana Health (2000–present)

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