Devi Shetty
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Devi Shetty Net Worth

Devi Shetty is an Indian cardiac surgeon and healthcare reformer who was born on May 8, 1953 in India. He is best known for founding the low-cost Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital for major heart surgery, which has revolutionized healthcare in India and beyond. He has been recognized for his work in providing affordable healthcare to those in need.
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Birth Day May 8, 1953
Birth Place India
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1.3 Billion (2024)

About

Indian cardiac surgeon and Health care reformer who founded the low-cost Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital for major heart surgery.

Before Fame

He decided he wanted to become a cardiac surgeon when he was ten years old and went on to study at Mangalore's Kasturba Medical College as well as at Guy's Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Trivia

He collaborated with government Leaders in Karnataka, India, to design a health insurance plan called Yeshasvini. The plan quickly grew to cover four million people and provided the least expensive, comprehensive medical coverage in the world.

Family Life

He was born in the village of Kinnigoli, Karnataka, India, and grew up as the second-youngest of nine children.

Associated With

He and Indian scientist Kumar Bhattacharyya were both recipients of the Padma Bhushan, a prestigious Indian honor.

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