IIT-Madras honours Dr Devi Shetty

BANGALORE: Renowned cardiac surgeon and chairman, Narayana Health Dr Devi Shetty now has another feather to his credit. On July 18, he was awarded with honourary doctorate degree of ‘Doctor of Science’ for his contributions and commitment to the field of Medical Science from IIT-Madras. The Doctorate was conferred upon him with the consent of the ‘President of India Pranab Mukherjee’ to the proposal made by ‘Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)’.The honorary degree was bestowed by professor Bhaskar Rammurthi — Director, IIT- M as part of 51st convocation ceremony in Chennai.
Receiving the award, Dr Devi Shetty, said, “A tribute to a person is always an acknowledgment of his ideologies, efforts and the purpose to which that person has devoted his life. It has been our constant endeavor at Narayana Health to bring down the cost of healthcare and make quality healthcare accessible to all sections of society. Thus, I share this award with all those who have also dedicated themselves for this cause.” He also added, “Consolidation is the only way to reach out to a larger level, for which it’s important to partner with multiple stakeholders, including academia.”
He performed the first neonatal heart surgery in the country on a 9-day-old baby. In Kolkata, he operated on Mother Theresa after she had a heart attack and subsequently served as her personal physician.