Dr. Pradeep Kumar Shetty

Dr Pradeep Shetty, also known professionally as Dr Pradeep Kumar Karkala, is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore with over four decades of academic and clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine.

Patients looking for an advanced complex coronary intervention specialist in Bangalore or a trusted interventional cardiologist at Narayana Health City will find in Dr Shetty a physician with an exceptional track record spanning leading medical institutions across India and Ireland.

He currently practises at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bommasandra

Areas of Expertise

Dr Pradeep Shetty manages a broad range of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, thoracic aortic aneurysm, congenital heart defects, syncope, and pulmonary thromboembolic disease.

His core procedures and clinical areas include:

• Advanced Complex Coronary Intervention
• Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
• Revascularization
• Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics
• Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects
• Endovascular Treatment for Dissecting Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
• Intracoronary Abciximab in Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty
• Intracardiac Repair for Tetralogy of Fallot
• Pulmonary Thrombo-endarterectomy
• Head-Up Tilt Test for Syncope Evaluation
• Interventional Cardiology
• General and Adult Cardiology

Professional Experience

Dr Shetty's career spans over four decades of progressive academic and clinical leadership in cardiology.

He began his training at Christian Medical College, Vellore, where he served as a Junior Research Fellow, Research Officer, and then completed his Fellowship Training in Cardiology between 1985 and 1989.

He went on to hold faculty positions at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, progressing from Lecturer to Associate Professor and ultimately to Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiology between 1998 and 2001.

He subsequently served as Professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Bangalore and as Professor and Head of Department at Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore, where he continues to practise as Senior Consultant.

His complete academic and clinical timeline includes:

• Senior House Officer, Government General Hospital, Madras (1978–1980)
• Junior Research Fellow & Research Officer, Christian Medical College, Vellore (1980–1982)
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Kurnool Medical College (1982–1985)
• Fellowship Training in Cardiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore (1985–1989)
• Lecturer to Professor & Head of Cardiology, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore (1989–2001)
• Professor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (2001 onwards)

Qualifications and Credentials

Academic Degrees

• MBBS, JSS Medical College, Mysore (1977)
• MD in General Medicine, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (1985)
• DM Cardiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (1989)
• Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore (1950) FRCPI, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland FICC, Indian College of Cardiology

Awards and Recognition

• FRCPI: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
• CSI Felicitation as Secretary, Bangalore Chapter, held at St. John's Medical College

Professional Memberships

• Secretary, Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
• Member, Cardiological Society of India
• Founder Member, Indian College of Cardiology
• Fellow, Indian College of Cardiology
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Ireland

Research and Publications

Dr Pradeep Kumar Karkala has an extensive publication record in peer-reviewed cardiology journals. His research covers coronary intervention, structural heart disease, arrhythmias, and congenital cardiac conditions. Published works include:

• Clinical and Angiographic Characteristics of Coronary Artery Disease in Asian Patients Below 35 Years of Age. Indian Heart Journal.
• Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects: An Analysis.
• Intracoronary Abciximab in Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty in Thrombus Containing Lesions. Indian Heart Journal.
• Endovascular Treatment for Dissecting Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Our Initial Experience. Indian Heart Journal.
• Paclitaxel Eluting Stents: Clinical Follow-up. Indian Heart Journal.

Languages Spoken

Dr Shetty consults in English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, making him accessible to patients from across South India and beyond.

Book an Appointment with Dr Pradeep Shetty

Dr Pradeep Shetty, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Bangalore, is available for consultations at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health City, Bangalore.

Through HexaHealth, you can easily book a priority appointment, check consultation fees, and receive end-to-end assistance for your cardiac care journey. Use the online booking option on this page or contact the HexaHealth team to schedule your consultation.