Dr. Namitha S. Shetty

Attending Consultant – Non-Invasive Cardiology


Qualifications & Education:

  • PGDCC (Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology) – St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru (IGNOU)
  • CCEBDM (Certificate Course in Evidence-Based Diabetes Management) – St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru (Public Health Foundation of India)
  • MBBS – Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Hospital, Tumakuru (RGUHS)
  • Internship – St. Martha’s Hospital, Bengaluru

Areas of Expertise:

  • Transthoracic & Transesophageal Echocardiography (2D/3D), including Intra-operative TEE
  • Strain Imaging and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
  • Pre-, Intra-, and Post-operative Echocardiographic Assessment for TAVI and Mitra Clip Procedures
  • Treadmill and Stress Testing
  • Holter & Event Monitoring Analysis, Extended Loop Recorder Interpretation
  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring and Tilt Table Testing
  • Management and Monitoring of Cardiac Patients in ICU and Ward Settings
  • Team Leadership in Non-Invasive Cardiology Operations and NABH Documentation

Clinical Interests:

  • Non-Invasive Cardiology and Echocardiographic Imaging
  • Structural Heart Disease Imaging (TAVI, Mitra Clip)
  • Cardiac Stress Testing and Strain Analysis
  • Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management
  • Clinical Research and Imaging Quality Standardization

Professional Experience:

  • Consultant – Non-Invasive Cardiology (In-Charge), Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bengaluru
    • Over 15 years of experience in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and patient management
    • Performed over 36,000+ echocardiograms, 600+ dobutamine stress echos, and 250+ TEEs
    • Collaborated with interventional cardiologists in complex cases (TAVI, Mitra Clip)
    • Managed department efficiency and quality assurance, reducing diagnostic turnaround time by over 40%
    • Supported development and implementation of SOPs for NABH audits (zero non-compliance)
    • Led technician teams and maintained monthly data and equipment calibration
  • Consultant – Non-Invasive Cardiology, Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari, Bengaluru
  • Resident, Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru
    • Awarded Best Outgoing Student, Department of Cardiology
    • Completed thesis on C-reactive protein, total count, HbA1c, and urine microalbumin in patients with acute coronary syndrome
    • Presented eight journal papers during PGDCC training
  • Duty Doctor, Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari, Bengaluru

Awards & Accomplishments:

  • Best Outgoing Student – Department of Cardiology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital
  • Led multiple process improvement initiatives in echocardiography workflow and audit compliance
  • Recognized for excellence in patient care, diagnostic precision, and mentorship in non-invasive cardiology

Languages Known:

English, Kannada, Hindi, Tulu, and Malayalam

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Dr. Namitha S. Shetty is an Attending Consultant – Non-Invasive Cardiology at KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City. Specializing in advanced cardiac imaging, she creates precise diagnostic pathways for structural heart diseases and complex hypertensive conditions. Her primary clinical expertise centers on executing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (2D/3D), strain imaging, and dobutamine stress echocardiography. Dr. Namitha S. Shetty is exceptionally proficient in delivering pre- and post-operative assessments for TAVI or MitraClip procedures, treadmill stress testing, and extensive Holter or loop recorder interpretations. She expertly manages ambulatory blood pressure tracking, tilt table testing, and critical ICU cardiac monitoring, while optimizing diabetes-related cardiovascular risk factors.


Patients looking for a Non Invasive Cardiologist in Electronic City, Echocardiography Doctor Near Me, Heart Stress Test Clinic Near Me, or Top Cardiovascular Diagnostic Specialist in Bangalore can consult Dr. Namitha S. Shetty. She provides highly reliable diagnostic evaluations for valve disorders and structural vulnerabilities, crafting targeted preventative protocols to optimize long-term cardiovascular health.

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