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| name = Devi Shetty<br />
| image = Devi_Shetty.jpg<br />
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| birth_name = Devi Prasad Shetty<br />
| birth_date = May 8, 1953<br />
| origin = Kinnigoli, Karnataka, India<br />
| education = MBBS (Kasturba Medical College), MS, FRCS<br />
| specialization = Cardiac Surgery<br />
| hospital = Narayana Health (Founder)<br />
| years_active = 1983–present<br />
| notable_contributions = Low-cost cardiac surgery, Healthcare accessibility<br />
| awards = Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan<br />
| website = [https://www.narayanahealth.org Narayana Health]<br />
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'''Devi Prasad Shetty''' (born May 8, 1953) is an Indian cardiac surgeon and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of '''Narayana Health''', a chain of hospitals known for providing affordable cardiac care.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
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Born in Kinnigoli, Karnataka, Devi Shetty completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He trained in cardiac surgery at Guy's Hospital, London, under Sir Magdi Yacoub.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== Early Career ===<br />
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After returning to India, Shetty worked at various hospitals before establishing his vision of affordable healthcare. He famously performed heart surgery on Mother Teresa in 1992.<br />
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=== Narayana Health ===<br />
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In 2001, Shetty founded '''Narayana Hrudayalaya''' (now Narayana Health) in Bangalore. The hospital chain pioneered:<br />
* Low-cost cardiac surgery (as low as $1,500)<br />
* Mass production techniques in healthcare<br />
* Telemedicine for rural areas<br />
* Micro-health insurance schemes<br />
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=== Healthcare Revolution ===<br />
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Narayana Health has performed over 100,000 heart surgeries, making it one of the largest cardiac surgery centers in the world. The chain now includes 23 hospitals across India and abroad.<br />
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== Healthcare Philosophy ==<br />
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Shetty's approach includes:<br />
* Economies of scale in healthcare<br />
* Compassionate capitalism<br />
* Healthcare as a right, not privilege<br />
* Innovation in cost reduction<br />
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== Key Initiatives ==<br />
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* '''Yeshasvini''' - Micro-health insurance for farmers (2003)<br />
* '''Teleradiology services''' for rural hospitals<br />
* '''Health City''' concept in Bangalore<br />
* Training programs for cardiac surgeons<br />
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== Awards and Recognition ==<br />
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* Padma Bhushan (2012)<br />
* Padma Shri (2003)<br />
* Rajyotsava Award<br />
* Economist Innovation Award (2012)<br />
* Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year<br />
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== Personal Philosophy ==<br />
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Dr. Shetty believes that:<br />
* "Healthcare should not be a privilege of the rich"<br />
* Hospitals should be run like factories to reduce costs<br />
* Technology can democratize healthcare access<br />
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[[Category:Indian doctors]]<br />
[[Category:Cardiac surgeons]]<br />
[[Category:Healthcare entrepreneurs]]</div>AdminEncyclo