Dr Devi Prasad Shetty is the founder and chairman of Narayana Health. The hospital group’s official profile lists his work in adult cardiac surgery and paediatric and congenital heart surgery.
This short profile distinguishes verified professional information from claims about personal motivation, surgical outcomes or individual treatment suitability.
Professional role and qualifications
| Item | Official profile information |
|---|---|
| Role | Founder and Chairman, Narayana Health |
| Qualifications | MBBS; MS in General Surgery; FRCS in Cardiac Thoracic Surgery |
| Specialties | Adult Cardiac Surgery; Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery |
| Listed institution | Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore |
Healthcare leadership
Narayana Health describes Shetty’s work in terms of access to healthcare and affordability. That is the institution’s account of its founder’s aims, rather than an independent comparison of hospital quality or prices.
What this profile does not establish
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Source and related health reading
Source: Narayana Health’s official Dr Devi Prasad Shetty profile, checked on 26 September 2026.
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