Dr. Sunil Shetty

Dr. Sunilkumar Shetty is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at SIMS Hospital, bringing over 8 years of focused experience in cardiac and thoracic surgery. He holds an M.B.B.S, M.S, and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), a qualification that reflects years of rigorous surgical training in managing some of the most complex conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and chest. Over the course of his career, he has built a strong reputation for handling high-risk cardiac and thoracic cases with precision, discipline, and a calm, methodical approach in the operating theatre.

His clinical practice covers the full range of cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for patients with blocked coronary arteries, and the repair or replacement of heart valves affected by conditions such as mitral or aortic valve disease (MVR/AVR). He also manages aortic aneurysms and major vessel disorders, conditions that demand exceptional surgical skill given the risks involved in operating on the body’s largest blood vessels. Beyond cardiac surgery, Dr. Shetty is well versed in thoracic procedures such as thoracotomy and VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), a keyhole approach that allows for chest surgeries with smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery for patients. His expertise further extends to the surgical management of pneumothorax, empyema, and mediastinal tumors, conditions that often require urgent and highly specialized intervention.

What sets Dr. Shetty apart is not just his surgical skill but the comprehensive system of care built around every procedure he performs. At SIMS Hospital, he works alongside a dedicated team of cardiac anesthetists, experienced OT staff, intensivists, and a specialized nursing team, all coordinated to manage patients before, during, and after surgery. 

Patients and families often describe Dr. Shetty as approachable and reassuring, someone who takes the time to explain diagnoses and surgical options clearly before a procedure. This patient-first communication style, combined with his technical expertise, helps ease the anxiety that typically comes with major heart or chest surgery. He is also a firm believer in round-the-clock availability for critical cases, supporting SIMS Hospital’s 24/7 emergency services so that patients facing sudden cardiac or thoracic emergencies can receive timely, expert surgical intervention without delay.

Under his leadership, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at SIMS Hospital continues to grow as a trusted center for advanced heart and chest care in the region, combining surgical excellence with a genuinely compassionate approach to patient well-being.
Expertise Includes:

– Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
– All Types of Heart Valve Surgeries (MVR/AVR)
– Aortic Aneurysm & Major Vessel Surgeries
– Thoracotomy & VATS (Keyhole Thoracic Surgery)
– Pneumothorax & Empyema Surgeries
– Mediastinal Tumor Surgeries