Dr. Rahul Shetty

Consultant

25 years of experience

Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB

Reg. No.:56655, Karnataka Medical Counci

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil

Consultation Fee ₹ 580

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Dr. Rahul Shetty is a highly accomplished plastic surgeon with over 25 years of 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 University of Mysore, India, in 1999, followed by an MS in General Surgery in 2006 from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore.
Dr. Shetty further specialized in plastic surgery, earning an M.Ch (Master of Surgery) in Plastic Surgery from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (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 paper award 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 member of prestigious organizations such as the Karnataka Medical Council and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.

MBBS, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, 1999
MS (General Surgery),
M.Ch (Plastic Surgery), The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2012
DNB (Plastic Surgery), National Board of Examination, New Delhi

Consultant at Motherhood Hospital, Hebbal
Assistant Professor in the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, MVJ Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Senior Resident in the Department of General Surgery, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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

He has published over 20 research articles and papers 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).