About Dr. Ravishankar Shetty K

Dr. Ravishankar Shetty K is an experienced Lead Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon in Bangalore with more than 21 years of expertise in advanced cardiac, thoracic and transplant surgery.

His major areas of expertise include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, congenital heart disease correction and complex redo cardiac procedures.

Dr. Ravishankar Shetty K has performed more than 10,000 cardiac surgeries and has extensive experience in both adult and paediatric cardiac surgical procedures.

He has specialised expertise in heart transplantation and advanced organ transplant programmes and is recognised for performing Karnataka’s first paediatric cardiac transplant.

His clinical interests also include off-pump CABG, redo coronary bypass surgery, extracorporeal life support and minimally invasive approaches designed to reduce surgical trauma and support faster recovery where clinically appropriate.

Dr. Ravishankar Shetty K follows a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to cardiac surgery, combining advanced surgical techniques, careful perioperative planning and long-term follow-up for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.

Heart Conditions Treated by Dr. Ravishankar Shetty K

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Surgical treatment for significant coronary artery blockages by creating new pathways for blood to reach the heart muscle and improve cardiac blood flow.

Off-Pump CABG

Coronary bypass surgery performed without stopping the heart in selected patients, using specialised techniques to restore blood flow while the heart continues beating.

Redo Coronary Bypass Surgery

Complex repeat cardiac surgery for selected patients who previously underwent coronary bypass and require additional surgical treatment because of recurrent or progressive heart disease.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Advanced heart surgery performed through smaller incisions in suitable patients, with the aim of reducing surgical trauma and supporting faster postoperative recovery.

Heart Valve Repair

Surgical reconstruction of selected diseased heart valves to restore appropriate valve function while preserving the patient’s natural valve whenever possible.

Heart Valve Replacement

Surgical replacement of severely damaged heart valves when repair is not suitable, using an appropriate prosthetic valve based on individual clinical requirements.

Aortic Surgery

Advanced surgical management of selected aortic conditions including aneurysms and other structural abnormalities affecting the body’s main artery.

Congenital Heart Disease Surgery

Surgical correction of selected structural heart defects present from birth in paediatric and adult patients requiring specialised cardiac surgical care.

Heart Transplantation

Advanced transplant surgery for selected patients with severe end-stage heart disease who meet established criteria for cardiac transplantation.

Heart and Lung Transplant Care

Specialised evaluation and multidisciplinary surgical care for selected patients requiring advanced thoracic organ transplantation.

Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Advanced mechanical heart and lung support for critically ill patients whose cardiac or respiratory function requires temporary extracorporeal assistance.

Complex Cardiothoracic Surgery

Comprehensive surgical management of complex conditions affecting the heart, major blood vessels, lungs and thoracic structures using specialised cardiothoracic techniques.