About Us
Dr. Vivek Shetty
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Dr. Vivek Shetty is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist specializing in Hepato‑Biliary, Pancreatic, Colorectal, GI Oncology, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. With extensive training from India’s leading institutes, he has performed numerous complex gastrointestinal surgeries, including liver transplants. He is known for delivering precise, minimally invasive, and patient‑centric care for both routine and high‑risk cases.
Areas of Special Interest- Hepato‑Biliary & Pancreatic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery
- Liver Transplantation
- Management of Complex GI Emergencies
Education & Professional Qualifications
- MBBS – Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (RGUHS), 2008
- MS (General Surgery) – Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 2013
- DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) – Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, 2017
Research & Academic Achievements
- Best Thesis Award (2013) – Study of Emergency Relaparotomies Performed at a Tertiary Care Centre
- DNB Dissertation – Long-term Outcomes of Surgery in Chronic Pancreatitis
- Active participation in journal clubs, surgical workshops, and academic programs
Publications & Contributions
- Malewadkar S, Shetty V, Vyas S, Doctor N. Undiagnosed Hepatic Tuberculosis Presenting With Intraabdominal Rupture and Hemoperitoneum, Requiring Urgent Hepatic Resection. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2021; 11(4): 506‑510.
- Shetty V, et al. Posterior Anal Transposition for Recto‑Vestibular Fistula in Adults: Outcomes and Safety. Apollo Medicine, 2015.
- Co‑author – Chapter on “Brain Death” in Textbook of Liver Transplantation (1st Edition, 2023).
Courses & Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- IASG Masterclass in Surgical Gastroenterology
- Recipient – Travel Bursary, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (2015)
- Multiple national & international conferences on GI Surgery, Colorectal Surgery & Critical Care