
Dr. Ranjan Shetty
Cardiologist 22 years of overall experience Manipal Hospital Old Airport RoadAbout Dr. Ranjan Shetty
Dr. Ranjan Shetty, an exceptionally skilled and well-known physician, works as the HOD and Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at the Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. Dr. Shetty specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, assisting patients in achieving optimal heart health. He completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2002; MD in Medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 2005; and DM in Cardiology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, in 2007. Dr. Shetty has over two decades of experience and has specialised in cardiology, specifically interventional cardiology. This involves the use of catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat cardiac conditions. His research work has been published in national and international journals. On January 1, 1990, the former Indian President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam presented Dr. Shetty with the Best House Physician award at AIIMS. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and has earned the Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). Dr. Shetty is an acclaimed interventional cardiologist in Oldairportroad, Bangalore. Dr. Shetty is recognised for his dedication to patient care and strives to deliver optimal treatment. He is attentive towards every patient and consistently provides comprehensive explanations regarding their medical conditions. He has been performing intricate coronary interventions for over two decades. Some of the procedures listed are stenting for aortic dissections and Takayasu arteritis, left central interventions, chronic occlusion, rota-ablation, para-valvular leak closures, bifurcation lesions, atrial septal defect device closures, patent ductus arteriosus device closures, and ventricular septal defect closures. Dr. Shetty is recognised as a pioneer in Southeast Asia for his expertise in the closure of the left atrial appendage. The doctor has performed the highest number of left atrial appendage closures in India. He has also authored and co-authored many academic publications. Furthermore, the doctor has organised and chaired numerous international cardiology conferences. Dr. Shetty specialises in interventions for structural heart disease, peripheral interventions, and device implantations, among other medical procedures. He is an expert in trans-aortic valve implantations, complex coronary interventions, and device implantations. Dr. Shetty's extensive expertise in cardiology has resulted in significant contributions to the field. Some of the services provided by him include angiogram, pacemaker implantation, peripheral angiography, coronary angiogram, angioplasty and stenting, cardiac ablation, cardioversion, carotid angioplasty and stenting, coronary angioplasty/bypass surgery, mitral/heart valve replacement, CT angiogram, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), acute aortic dissection, heart transplant, and cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Shetty has received multiple accolades and commendations for his aptitude for leadership
Education & Certifications
MD (AIIMS) | DM (PGIMER) | FACC | FESC | FSCAI | MBA
Awards & Recognition
Best House Physician award at AIIMS presented by former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2002). Smt Kirpaul Kaur Medal – Best House Physician (2002). Youngest Professor in Cardiology since 2013. Recognized pioneer in left atrial appendage closure in Asia