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