Dr. Rahul Shetty
Consultant
25 years of experienceCosmetic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB
Manipal Medical Centre, Doddaballapur, Bangalore
Book an AppointmentAbout Dr. Rahul Shetty
Dr. Rahul Shetty is a highly accomplished plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of professional experience in the field. Dr. Shetty is experienced in a wide range of plastic and reconstructive procedures, including abdominoplasty, hair transplant, and burn surgery. He obtained his MBBS from the Univ. of Mysore, India, in 1999, followed by an MS in General Surgery in 2006 from Kempegowda Inst. of Medical Sciences, Bangalore. Dr. Shetty further specialized in plastic surgery, earning an M.Ch (Masters in Surgery) in Plastic Surgery from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Univ. (TNMGRMU) in 2012 and a DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Plastic Surgery from the National Board of Examination, India in 2014. He holds certifications in microsurgery from Ethicon, USA. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including a gold medal during his M.Ch program for outstanding academic performance, winning the All India Plastic Surgery Quiz in 2011, and receiving the best publication accolade in 2012. Dr. Shetty is also an accomplished writer who has published academic pieces in both local and foreign journals. He is a popular speaker at medical conferences. He is a part of prestigious organizations such as the Karnataka Medical Council and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.Education
MBBS, Univ. of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, 1999 MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Plastic Surgery), The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Univ. (TNMGRMU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2012 DNB (Plastic Surgery), National Board of Examination, New DelhiPast Experience
Consultant at Motherhood Hosp., Hebbal Assistant Professor in the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, MVJ Medical Coll., Bangalore, Karnataka. Assistant Professor in the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Christian Medical Coll., Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Senior Resident in the Department of General Surgery, Kempegowda Inst. of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.Awards
Gold Medal during M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) program for outstanding academic performance. 4th Rank in the State in MS (General Surgery) Winner of the National Quiz during MS (General Surgery) Winner of All India Plastic Surgery Quiz in 2011
Associations/Membership
Karnataka Medical Council All India Association of Plastic Surgeons
Paper Published
He has published over 20 research articles and publications in indexed journals. Some of them include: Shetty R, Giridhar BS, Potphode A. Role of ultrathin skin graft in early healing of diabetic foot ulcers: a randomized controlled trial in comparison with conventional methods. Wounds. 2022 Feb;33(2):57-67. Shetty R., Baretto E. and M K.P. One stage “slit” deltopectoral flap technique for end tracheostomy reconstruction in irradiated post laryngectomy patients. Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (RBCP) - Brazilian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2014 Jan;29(2). Shetty, R. et al. Varied malignant presentations in a single case of Xeroderma Pigmentos. Our Dermatology Online. 2013;4(4), pp. 493–495. Shetty R, Lamba S, Gupta AK. Role of facial artery musculomucosal flap in large and recurrent palatal fistulae. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2013 Nov;50(6):730-3. Shetty, R., Lamba, S., et al. Carcinoma in cutaneous lichen planus. Our Dermatology Online. 2013;4(1).
Area of Expertise
- Abdominoplasty
- Anti Ageing Treatment
- Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
- Arm Lift Surgery
- Augmentation Mastopexy
- Beard Transplant Surgery