Dr K N K Shetty

Dr. K. N. K. Shetty is an accomplished Medical Gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. He specialises in gastrointestinal diseases involving the GI tract, liver, bile duct, gall bladder and pancreas, with a focus on advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He established the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy department at the hospital in 1991 and has been a pioneer in advanced endoscopic procedures. His training includes MRCP and a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy from the UK.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Mysuru Medical College
• MRCP – United Kingdom
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy – Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
• Established the Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road in 1991
• Introduced minimally invasive endoscopic procedures via endoluminal approach
• UK training in Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, MRCP

Awards & Achievements

• Started and set up the Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road in 1991
• Organized the first Therapeutic Endoscopy Workshop at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
• Organized the first Therapeutic Endoscopy Ultrasound Workshop in Karnataka
• Organized the first TIPPS procedure in Karnataka
• Performed the first Spyglass Cholangioscopy and Laser Lithotripsy in Karnataka
• Performed the first ESD in Karnataka

Professional Memberships

• Fellow in Gastroenterology (London)

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Gastroenterology (London)

Publications

• Numerous publications in national and international journals