Dr. Kanthi Shetty
MBBS | DNB (Gen Surgery) | DNB (Plastic Surgery)
Plastic Surgery 25+
Years Exp.
₹800
Consult Fee
Hospital
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
Location
Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Available Days
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Timing
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
About Doctor
Dr. Kanti Shetty is an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bangalore, currently practising as a Consultant – Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals Malleshwaram, Bangalore. With over 30+ years of clinical, academic, and research experience, Dr. Shetty is a distinguished figure in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of specialities, including microvascular surgery, oncologic reconstruction, breast reconstruction, cleft and craniofacial surgery, and limb salvage procedures. She is the best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon in Malleshwaram.
Dr. Kanti's medical journey began with an MBBS degree from the Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust, Ahmednagar, in 1990. She went on to complete her DNB in General Surgery from MGM ESIS and Rajawadi Hospitals, Mumbai, in 1995, followed by a DNB in Plastic Surgery from KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1998. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Dr. Kanti Shetty is widely respected for her meticulous surgical technique, deep anatomical understanding, and compassionate approach to patient care. Her training at premier institutions like Tata Memorial Hospital and B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children laid the foundation for her specialisation in reconstructive oncology, cleft and craniofacial surgery, and paediatric burns management. She was also extensively involved in complex oromandibular reconstructions, pharyngoesophageal repairs, and scalp/skull defect reconstructions using microsurgical flaps.
Dr. Kanti's dedication to advancing surgical knowledge is evident in her research contributions and clinical innovations. Her studies include the use of Hydroxyapatite in nasal sill deformities, donor site healing in skin grafts, and the efficacy of elastic bandages in post-burn contracture prevention. She has worked on cadaveric studies, flap outcome assessments, and comparative evaluations of pedicled versus free flaps in reconstructive surgery. She has also contributed to clinical innovations such as the FAMM flap in intraoral reconstruction and the use of hemithigh and submental flaps in chest wall and orofacial surgeries.
Her global exposure includes participation in the AO Craniomaxillofacial Fixation Workshop in Davos, Switzerland, and Fellowships at the Universities of Leuven and Ghent, Belgium. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences and was a guest speaker at the 9th Asian-Pacific Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
Dr. Kanti has been recognised for her academic excellence and professional dedication. In 2004, Femina featured her among “45 Women on the Fast Track”. She has actively contributed to social impact through cleft surgery camps on the Lifeline Express, serving underprivileged communities.
Field of Expertise
Plastic Surgery cleft lip and palate surgery
Trauma and diabetic wounds Congenital Anomalies of the hand
Burns management in children.
Fellowship & Membership
Clinical Fellow, Research Fellow and later as Asst. Surgeon in Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai,
She gained vast experience in Onco reconstruction work in the head and neck region including pharyngo-esophageal reconstruction.
Languages Spoken
Kannada
Hindi
English
Tulu
Dr. Kanti's medical journey began with an MBBS degree from the Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust, Ahmednagar, in 1990. She went on to complete her DNB in General Surgery from MGM ESIS and Rajawadi Hospitals, Mumbai, in 1995, followed by a DNB in Plastic Surgery from KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1998. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Dr. Kanti Shetty is widely respected for her meticulous surgical technique, deep anatomical understanding, and compassionate approach to patient care. Her training at premier institutions like Tata Memorial Hospital and B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children laid the foundation for her specialisation in reconstructive oncology, cleft and craniofacial surgery, and paediatric burns management. She was also extensively involved in complex oromandibular reconstructions, pharyngoesophageal repairs, and scalp/skull defect reconstructions using microsurgical flaps.
Dr. Kanti's dedication to advancing surgical knowledge is evident in her research contributions and clinical innovations. Her studies include the use of Hydroxyapatite in nasal sill deformities, donor site healing in skin grafts, and the efficacy of elastic bandages in post-burn contracture prevention. She has worked on cadaveric studies, flap outcome assessments, and comparative evaluations of pedicled versus free flaps in reconstructive surgery. She has also contributed to clinical innovations such as the FAMM flap in intraoral reconstruction and the use of hemithigh and submental flaps in chest wall and orofacial surgeries.
Her global exposure includes participation in the AO Craniomaxillofacial Fixation Workshop in Davos, Switzerland, and Fellowships at the Universities of Leuven and Ghent, Belgium. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences and was a guest speaker at the 9th Asian-Pacific Congress of the International Confederation of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
Dr. Kanti has been recognised for her academic excellence and professional dedication. In 2004, Femina featured her among “45 Women on the Fast Track”. She has actively contributed to social impact through cleft surgery camps on the Lifeline Express, serving underprivileged communities.
Field of Expertise
Plastic Surgery cleft lip and palate surgery
Trauma and diabetic wounds Congenital Anomalies of the hand
Burns management in children.
Fellowship & Membership
Clinical Fellow, Research Fellow and later as Asst. Surgeon in Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai,
She gained vast experience in Onco reconstruction work in the head and neck region including pharyngo-esophageal reconstruction.
Languages Spoken
Kannada
Hindi
English
Tulu
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