Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty is a renowned Indian cardiac surgeon who has performed over 15,000 heart surgeries. In 2004, he was honored with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award followed by Padma Bhushan in 2012, by the Government of India for his significant contribution in the field of affordable healthcare. This article provides a brief overview of his education, background, and his philosophy of medical practice. Education Dr.
Shetty was graduated in Medicines and finished his post-graduate degree in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Further, he trained in cardiac surgery at Guy's Hospital in the UK. After returning to India in 1989, he started working at B.M.Birla Hospital in Kolkata. Medical Career In 1992 he performed first neonatal heart surgery in India on a 9-day-old baby. He has also operated on Mother Teresa and served as her personal physician.…
