Devi Prasad Shetty
Devi Prasad Shetty is an Indian cardiac surgeon and entrepreneur. He is chairman and founder of Narayana Health, a chain of 21 medical centers in India. He has performed more than 15,000 heart operations.
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About Dr Devi Shetty
Devi Prasad Shetty is an Indian cardiac surgeon and entrepreneur. He is chairman and founder of Narayana Health, a chain of 21 medical centers in India. He has performed more than 15,000 heart operations. Yeshasvini is a low-cost health insurance scheme, designed by Shetty and the Government of Karnataka for the poor farmers of the state, with 4 million people currently covered.
Achievements
He is known as the "father of Indian cardiac surgery" and is one of the most legendary surgeons in Asia. He won the PadmaBhushan for medicine, Karnataka Ratna Reward, Entrepreneur of the year award, Honorary degree from IIT Madras to name a few. He successfully performed the first neonatal heart surgery in the country in 1992, on a 9-day-old baby. He operated on Mother Teresa after she had a heart attack. He has founded several centers for heart health and surgeries in India and the world.
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Revolutionized the face of Indian healthcare.
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Father of Indian Cardiac Surgery
Widely regarded as the “Father of Indian Cardiac Surgery,” he has pioneered affordable healthcare and transformed cardiac care in India and Asia.
Surgeon to Mother Teresa
Operated on Mother Teresa after her heart attack, earning international achievement for his expertise and compassion.
First Neonatal Heart Surgery in India
Successfully performed India’s first neonatal heart surgery on a 9-day-old baby, a groundbreaking milestone in pediatric cardiac care.
Founder of Heart Health Centers
Established multiple hospitals and cardiac centers across India and globally, making advanced heart care accessible to all.
Padma Bhushan Recipient
Honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest achievement award, for his pioneering contributions to medicine and healthcare.
Karnataka Ratna achievement
Conferred the Karnataka Ratna, the state’s highest achievement honor, for his exceptional service to healthcare and society.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for building innovative and sustainable healthcare models in India.
Honorary Degree from IIT Madras
Received an honorary doctorate from IIT Madras, acknowledging his pathbreaking achievement in medicine and social impact.
Father of Indian Cardiac Surgery
Widely regarded as the “Father of Indian Cardiac Surgery,” he has pioneered affordable healthcare and transformed cardiac care in India and Asia.
Surgeon to Mother Teresa
Operated on Mother Teresa after her heart attack, earning international achievement for his expertise and compassion.
First Neonatal Heart Surgery in India
Successfully performed India’s first neonatal heart surgery on a 9-day-old baby, a groundbreaking milestone in pediatric cardiac care.
Founder of Heart Health Centers
Established multiple hospitals and cardiac centers across India and globally, making advanced heart care accessible to all.
Padma Bhushan Recipient
Honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest achievement award, for his pioneering contributions to medicine and healthcare.
Karnataka Ratna achievement
Conferred the Karnataka Ratna, the state’s highest achievement honor, for his exceptional service to healthcare and society.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for building innovative and sustainable healthcare models in India.
Honorary Degree from IIT Madras
Received an honorary doctorate from IIT Madras, acknowledging his pathbreaking achievement in medicine and social impact.
Why Devi Prasad Shetty ?
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Dr. Shetty is not just a world-renowned cardiac surgeon but also the driving force behind Narayana Health, one of India’s largest and most respected healthcare chains.
Booking Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty gives your audience an inside look at how he co-created Yeshasvini, a revolutionary health insurance scheme that now protects over 4 million farmers in Karnataka.
His real legacy lies in redefining what is possible in public health, proving that innovation and compassion can go hand in hand in solving complex societal problems.
Dr. Shetty’s keynote sessions are rich with real-world solutions, entrepreneurial wisdom, and heartwarming stories—making them highly valuable for business forums, educational institutions, and healthcare summits.
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