Dr. Ranjan Shetty is a renowned Cardiologist, currently serving as the Lead Cardiologist and Medical Director at SPARSH Hospitals, Bangalore. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Shetty is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal heart health. He obtained his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2002, followed by an MD in Medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in 2005. In 2007, he completed his DM in Cardiology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Shetty is a renowned expert in cardiology, particularly in interventional cardiology. This specialized field involves catheter-based techniques for diagnosing and treating heart conditions. He has contributed significantly to the medical field through research published in prestigious national and international journals. In recognition of his excellence, Dr. Shetty was awarded the Best House Physician award by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, on January 1, 1990, at AIIMS.
A member of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Shetty has also earned the Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). His commitment to patient care is evident in his approach, which combines personalized attention with thorough explanations of medical conditions. He is widely recognized for his expertise in performing complex coronary interventions, which he has done for over 20 years. These interventions include stenting for aortic dissections and Takayasu arteritis, chronic occlusion treatment, rota-ablation, para-valvular leak closures, and various congenital heart defect closures such as atrial septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, and ventricular septal defects.
Dr. Shetty is also a pioneer in Southeast Asia for his work in left atrial appendage closure, having performed the highest number of such procedures in India. His extensive experience extends to structural heart disease interventions, peripheral interventions, and device implantations. Additionally, he is skilled in trans-aortic valve implantations, complex coronary interventions, and device implants.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shetty has authored and co-authored numerous academic publications and has played an instrumental role in organizing and chairing several international cardiology conferences. His clinical services include angiograms, pacemaker implantation, coronary angioplasty, stenting, cardiac ablation, carotid angioplasty, heart valve replacements, and more. Dr. Shetty’s expertise and leadership have earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades for his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiology.
- Pioneer in Left Atrial Appendage Device Closure in Southeast Asia
- Expert in Trans-Aortic Valve Implantations (TAVI)
- Specialized in Complex Coronary Interventions, particularly chronic total occlusion, left main interventions, rota-ablation, and bifurcation lesions
- Expertise in Device Implantations, including para-valvular leak closures, atrial septal defect closures, patent ductus arteriosus closures, and ventricular septal defect closures
- Skilled in Peripheral Interventions, with a focus on stenting for aortic dissections and Takayasu arteritis
- Structural Heart Disease Interventions, specializing in left atrial appendage closure, TAVI, and device implantation for congenital heart diseases
- Extensive experience in Complex Coronary Interventions, with a particular focus on chronic total occlusion, left main interventions, and rota-ablation
- Academic Involvement: Mentoring cardiology fellows and actively contributing to publications and research in the field
- Member of American College of Cardiology
- Member of the European Society of Cardiology
- Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
- Member of the Cardiology Society of India
- Authored and co-authored more than 50 publications.
- Performed the maximum number of left atrial appendage closures in India.
- Principle Investigator and Co-investigator in multiple trials – completed and on-going.
- Assist Project EU funded study on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.
- School Health Study PI (Philips Initiative).
- Tuxedo Trial PI (Bostan Scientific Initiative).
- Superia Trial PI (Superia Initiative).
- Neonatal Heart Disease Screening trial PI (Philips Initiative).
- Stoke evaluation – (Xerox Initiative).
- Wireless Ultraportable Mobile Technology-Based Electrocardiogram System – Co-PI (Intel Initiative).
- Manipal BOP– Portable ECHO user requirements and analysis (Philips Initiative).
- Ultrasound usability testing (Philips Initiative).
- Leader Trial Co–PI (Novanordis Initiative).
- SCORED Trial PI (Sanofi Initiative).
- Youngest Professor in Cardiology (Professor since 2013).
- Diabetes and Heart API Textbook 2010 Dr. Ranjan Shetty, Dr. N R Rau.
- Emerging and Re-emerging infection API Textbook 2007 Rita Sood, Ranjan Shetty.
- Healthy Heart, Manipal University Press.
- Guide and Co-Guide for many thesis and research.
- Training fellows in Cardiology – DM, DNB.
- Smt Kirpaul Kaur Medal – The Best House Physician 2002.
- Member of American College of Cardiology
- Member of the European Society of Cardiology
- Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
- Member of the Cardiology Society of India
