It's not a solution if it's not affordable : Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty at TEDxGateway 2013

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, The King of Real Hearts, is a renowned cardiac surgeon and an Indian philanthropist, well known for providing pioneering quality medical care at affordable prices. He was recently recognized by CNN-IBN as the Indian of The Year 2012. Dr. Shetty has performed over 15,000 heart operations and is a proud recipient of the Padma Bhushan for Medicine in 2012. The Wall Street Journal has given him the title The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery.

[@perikaveera4438]

Here is a man who has changed the nature of healthcare in our country by his commitment to affordable health to all. If there's anybody that deserves the Bharat Ratna, it is Dr. Devi Shetty. Even when I offered to return to India after my 25 years of training + practice experience in the United States and give my services in my specialty of Pediatric Nephrology, to his foundation, I was told flat out that I may have to work for almost nothing, at least in the beginning. Not only that, but I would be judged by my dedication to the cause and not by my fancy American training and background! That did unnerve me and I backed out only to be reminded by Dr. Devi Shetty that he did the same when he came back from the United Kingdom. It made me look tiny and insignificant in comparison. That is what I call devotion and sacrifice. What a man!! God bless his cause. JACKSON, Mississippi.

[@crissycrissy8030]

ok perikaveera..so the ultimate question is : did you reconsider and joined Dr. Shetty's foundation...or chose wealth over devotion and sacrifice?

[@rhinebond9833]

My question too: did u join Dr Shetty? But by the way you write that u r writing from Mississippi, I guess the answer is no.

[@krishnendudas2154]

But the way he made the worst surgeries of my departed father is rare in medical science. To me he is a symbol of death and devastation

[@-RajgeetTalukdar]

@@krishnendudas2154 you must understand that doctors are not god, no body is granted immortality. Yes there are bad doctors out there. But how can you curse someone who has saved so many lives...he cannot possibly go on saving everone right...also ,may ur father rest in peace...strength to u

[@krishnendudas2154]

@@-RajgeetTalukdar I respect your view. That is why my father trusted him like God. But I have some queries from you :- 1., Have you ever heard of a doctor who recommends highly risky surgeries like AAA and CABG together with lots of fake promises without discussing any word of risk. 2. Have you heard of any doctor who says that the operation is successful. But next day he says that another operation will have to be done because your patient has gangrene in the intestines. Amazingly there was no trace of gangrene in any of their test reports and my father had no abdominal pain or indigestion. 3. One of his assistants told me in the ventilation that they would apply a bandage what rupees 40000/- so that the deep surgical wound in the abdomen will heal. But now I came to know from a surgeon of WB that there is no such bandage . 4. My father died with the gory wounds of five surgeries like AAA, CABG, CHOLESTOMY, TREAKESTOMY and THORACENTESIS,. 5. If he told us about a single word of risks in stead of fake promises my father would have returned home. Because my ex service man father had no pain or discomfort. 6. My father was told in the Cath lab that he had 85% blockage in the heart, but his assistant said that he had 100% blockage. How is it possible ? Sir, have you heard of any patient being misguided in such manner ? I know how traumatic is to take home the body of my father. Our family is devastated after my father's tragic death. I would have got better and sensible treatment in any of the hospitals in Kolkata. The surgeons here discuss every little detail of the risks and complications.massive Sir, please send your response.

[@sivabalan1370]

" If the solution is not affordable then it's not a solution " one of the best quotes I've come across...

[@shanborlangsuchiang]

Yes.. I completely agree Bhai... 🎉🎉🎉

[@admissionuniversity5753]

the same year my father died was unble to pay for his heart surgery he just 49 since the day i decided i would be a cardiologist one day now i am ready to write neet exam and thank shetty sir you are our role model

[@AnshuAnand2020]

All the best buddy. The negative things that we come across and experience in your younger will always make us strong let us lead a challenging and positive Life. Hope your dreams come true.

[@mansi4783]

All the best Sir you can be 👍

[@GIAN-io8do]

my father also died due to dengue so I have decided to become a doctor..And i will...Gonna write the neet exam this yearr(2021)

[@dustcat420]

All the best brother 24 hours remaining

[@GIAN-io8do]

@@dustcat420THNX

[@sanjeevav]

Long Live Mr Shetty! Dear Sir, If you have not received the Bharat Ratna, its on the way soon.

[@chayanka_kaushik]

Sanjeev Rao It's India you never know when the betrayal is coming.

[@gaganbisht849]

It'll be Bharat ratan's bad luck if it will not be received by Dr Shetty

[@celinasampey4677]

Really he diserve

[@obscurer18]

Its Dr Shetty

[@shubhamsharma191]

He is not looking for it

[@mohammedboss299]

I am proud to have people like him in my city and my country i am proud of my government of karnataka

[@krishnendudas2154]

Dear Sir, you will be shocked to learn how he misguided my father to a tragic death with five open surgeries

[@sankarchandrabiswas9718]

@@krishnendudas2154 really? How? Tell me the story plzzzz 🙏

[@rajeevmishra1799]

@@krishnendudas2154 Sir with due respect please Report him if you can and if not please don't comment.

[@krishnendudas2154]

@@rajeevmishra1799 Sir, you know that the Indian Judiciary is always slow and favours the influentials . We, the middle class people , are hopeless about the judiciary here . I am writing these to alert people about the medical negligence that kill almost 50 million patients every yearin India I feel you are displeased with my attitude

[@rajeevmishra1799]

@@krishnendudas2154 Wow sir , you are alerting people's in comment section , you have twitter and other platforms where you should alert people , have did that sir? If yes source please.

[@tistadasgupta5265]

As a little girl I read about him in my Oxford G.K Book. Maybe that was the first day I let go of the idea of being an astronomer (every kid's dream) and thought of being a doctor. Today after 17 years I'm walking on that very way. Huge respect sir. ❤️

[@DevendraSingh-jp8qc]

Respected Sir, I humbly salute you for your dedication and commitment. May GOD bless you .

[@mnraihan]

I am proud meet him as his student in Bangalore. ❤

[@dr.meermohammedbashasyed3755]

You r my inspiration sir. I wana become a doctor like u after completion of my graduation.

[@manishbhardwaj5619]

Me too

[@amitchakraborty7562]

I will make my surgery from you

[@gopalakrishnasn5311]

Make it a point to charge a nominal fees to poor people. Also,. encourage your friends in medical field to charge less fees to the poor and needy, and consciously avoid high profile living so as to make health care affordable.

[@prasiddhibadkelwar6286]

Me too

[@dr.meermohammedbashasyed3755]

@@gopalakrishnasn5311 for sure...and tq for ur advise

[@sumasridhar6038]

The concept of the process is very much needed in all the Employment sector, educational institutions, garment industry everywhere so that India will top the world I believe. Because each individual becoming better version is the whole society will become better. Compound effect.

[@indilv951]

These type people work for our country silently

[@upsidedownshield5408]

Unlike modi dindora even if drinking a glass of water 😂

[@deeksha244s]

Hats off to this gentleman who is citizen of my country

[@ambicat795]

Sir is the my chirmen Nh health city Bangalore

[@deeksha244s]

@@ambicat795 🥰😇

[@MuskanKumari-fd2dx]

He is my only inspiration during my preparation for NEET,I 've listened to all of his interviews and I am so amazed to see the impact that he has on the countrymen and I wanna be as impactful or evenmore by working really hard ,so whenever I feel low ,he's the ultimate source of motivation .

[@shanborlangsuchiang]

Keep watching his speech for your journey... Do service to the poor like him

[@saswatsarangi6669]

His last sentence is something I've heard from a teacher as well. And he's good

[@pavankarbare]

ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ Dr Devi ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ...iam really proud of you ಸರ್...❤️

[@truefan2123]

Hats off Doctor.... Love and respect from Nepal

[@soumyadeepnaskar7878]

In Bengal Global Business Summit 2022 Dr. Devi Sethi Said He will open another 1,000-bed hospital in Calcutta for advanced cardiac and oncology surgeries, organ transplant, and orthopaedic operations. He further added: "Whatever little money or fortune I have, I can bet my last penny on West Bengal because I trust you, your government and the people of the state." How humble he is he never forget the place where he started his career. Thank You Sir 💕

[@subamgoswami5761]

He did what I imagined as childhood, now its my duty to do somethkng more big that today one child may be imagining❤

[@shanborlangsuchiang]

He did it for you then... Do more than him

[@heis959]

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty being the real hero 💞

[@krishnendudas2154]

He killed my father

[@asotofficial3489]

@@krishnendudas2154 are you mad

[@enakshidutta]

@@asotofficial3489 He killed my father

[@arghyaghosh9578]

The only doctor can think such things and I am sure he will implement all the things he wants. The Doctor with Golden heart. Everyone should visit at least once in his temple called The Narayana Hrudyalaya.

[@Dutt1]

My Childhood Hero! =)

[@celebratingilluzion4926]

Brilliant Sir!! You're humanity-personified!! Wish all professionals become like you!

[@maggiesantone]

What great man he is. This sis the first doctor I have heard to uphold the Hypocratic oath, congratulations on being so honest. Please come to Australia because we are hell bent on making Medical care unaffordable for all and making the cost so high that only the rich will be able to afford care in the future

[@drmuhammadchauhdry9823]

Everywhere it's the same,capitalism believes in one god,money. Doctors or everyone else worship it,Everywhere.

[@motivationtube272]

It's his love towards his country, teach your people to love their motherland ,they will start working hard endlessly,just bcz of the spiritualistic power

[@shivathealmighty]

He is one of the finest surgeons in the world.. We are proud of him..

[@VipinKumar-oi1wv]

in today;s world everyone get his problem but dont think about the solution. dr. devi shetty is one who come up with solution. he is very good man and the best doctor.

[@rajnegi365]

Every doctor should be like you. Salute to you sir ❤️❤️

[@SN-xx8sk]

All Shettys are Tuluva Kannadigas. Proud Kannadiga here.

[@ravishilpa6295]

Your just an amazing doctor with good mind and heart. Such a down to earth person. I shall like to grow up just like you

[@mystatistics4603]

Dr Shetty sir must be confered with Nobel prize.. a great role model for a country like india.

[@atanu4321]

"If there any country directly managed by GOD it is INDIA, my country"

[@berlynnsontay1635]

Definitely a great insight on how the healthcare industry can be fixed. Love how he simplified it for everyone. Very informative and inspirational.

[@syedafarheen7735]

very rare doctors exists like you really you are great sir u r inspiration for me

[@drmuhammadchauhdry9823]

Very rare "people" like him exist. If there are few "angels" amongst doctors, There are very very few amongst other professions. While everyone else almost is trying to exploit everyone else,they expect doctors to remain aloof of the practical realities of survival today under capitalism. This is an unjustified desire. If the socio political systems become humane somehow,doctors and everyone else will be doing things like Dr Devi. The main question is about how to change the ground realities.

[@satyam6811]

First doctor in India to start open heart surgery inspired by assembly line ❤️ he is legend people like him earn a lot but ethically not by exploiting the people by making them helpless to the extent that they are forced to sell their belongings ❤️

[@VivekYadav-zy5po]

I would love to meet him, he is a person with golden heart

[@greatergood1255]

dr devi shetty truly god of people.

[@dyumansharma8483]

Nd there is doctors like us done our dental graduation from gov medical college sitting at home jobless....clap for our system👏

[@jayeshchandawat4328]

Bro if u have done bds👷‍♂️ from govt. Clg😲. Then u can count urself in lucky 100 people out of a 1.25billion peoples😃(clearly u studied and worked hard for that👨‍🎓) Now u think u r jobless🤦‍♂️ it's not system's problem😡 u have to create the job🏆 & take back ur🏃‍♂️ inve$tment of time 💪nd smart work🎖 I hope u get that😍

[@shahshailendra8090]

Anurag sharma u have to learn how to do business

[@drmuhammadchauhdry9823]

Reminds me of the movie Ek doctor ki Maut. Yes,success stories are rare,but tragic are everywhere. Still,think of some out of box solutions. Good luck. Dr Devi was fortunate,He came from UK,had a brilliant mind and heart,but also finances. The world runs on money,unfortunately,not merit or values. Yet still Dr Devi' s story has inspiration. Why don't you contact him. Do let us know if he helps you too. I think he would.

[@healthcare2629]

Dr.Shetty is working with the government to provide healthcare facility to poor people, he is doing a great job. His hospital has been treating thousands of patient every day across India.

[@mariabrett324]

Good to see such videos where the doctor is so good.

[@rakshithaathreya]

I completely agree with you @Health care. I'm a student at Narayana hrudayalaya hospital and I see thousands of patients coming everyday .

[@buddhadebgreat]

Living legend on medical science 🔭🧪 KZbin recommended this I am glad that I get know about this great person and his works . I am proud of my country 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@rameshkamath6440]

Dr Shetty is a humane , and an emissary of God.Proud India has produced such a great Doctor, who cares all❤

[@pradipchaterjee9576]

7 year's hence India became#1 in medical tourism index Declared as most affordable healthcare country With most patients from, USA, UK, Africa And pakistan and Bangladesh In western countries especially USA healthcare is unaffordable for even them They come to India, do the surgery Have vacations And then go with near about same ammount of money Forget about surgery the cost of providing a single knee cap in USA is more than our bypass surgery 🙄🙄 And the quality too isn't of such exceptional standards It's the same thing, simple and good enough, brand too is the same But unknowing High prices 😭😭🙏

[@Rajat_ki_Kalam]

i think he is one of a good humanity,a good doctor,a good entrepreneur, a good speaker a good cardiologist,a good kind hearted person in India, salute to your work your decision n your hard work

[@solexxx8588]

Amazing story. Beautiful human being.

[@farhansadiksiddiquey3924]

We even know this man very well,our many great Cardiologists are his student. -From Bangladesh

[@krishnendudas2154]

He killed my father due to his wrong surgeries

[@lyr1x329]

@@krishnendudas2154 are u a doctor and if not how do u know that he did wrong surgeries,no doctor wants to purposely kill his patient but in many situations the doctor is helpless even if he gives his best.

[@samratsengupta9332]

Didn't know that only around 1% of GDP is spent on health. This should be atleast 4.5-5%

[@manaskumarmukherjee8505]

Actually it should be 6%

[@vatsal1408]

As a youth - its always a concern that healthcare is becoming ridiculously expensive. Glad to know about such activities!

[@kandramohan7884]

Video got recommended after 7 years.

[@prahladagarwal4102]

A Noble Man in medical profession.Great Thanks !

[@MrYashwantt]

Y am In tears 😭😭😭

[@kashidchopra]

What a gem of a person. We need more visionaries like him . true legend

[@shanborlangsuchiang]

He is the only one... I love to listen

[@shalaka_toraskar6684]

Mr Shetty is best doctor in India.

[@ashishkumarnaik6411]

No word ..... Power of Love ♥️ I love you sir

[@dishakabra2368]

Such commitment with passion and humility! Inspiring :)

[@naveenmann9682]

Salute u my dear best 🤗🤗 doctor 💓💓 thanks a lot sir for help to all uss

[@najmairfan140]

Hats off to ur ideas, may god give u long life sir,great to have doctor like u in india

[@tamannahassan3316]

Thank you for Inspiring me, Dr. Devi Shetty Sir...You make the hearts beat and I think that's the greatest joy anyone could have! I'm obliged to you Sir🙏

[@AveyAvey]

Godly doc and master statistician!

[@gulsenbello1789]

While India does produce the largest numbers of trained medical persona, her primary health care facilities and social infrastructures are woefully backward for a country that is building space rockets & nuclear weapons! Indian health care should focus its energies on developing better Public Health; including clean water supply, sanitation, improved housing, family planning and rural health education programmes. It is not worth saving lives if the quality of living remains backward.

[@cwerdnarettop]

You are talking of politicians, not dedicated doctors. No comparison!

[@deepalil1085]

India has finest medical care but it is expensive and not affordable to common people.

[@FacundoThanhousen]

@@deepalil1085 It is not expensive. You need a good working market, a liberal economy. And more private sanity.

[@shivathealmighty]

Correct.. Our politicians have no civic sense.. Social welfare is a distant dream even for tax paying indians..

[@Rithish7]

Puts faith in the heart of not just the 15K hearts he cured but over a billion.

[@hetthakker5739]

Rithish Kumar well said bro

[@chakrabarti9634]

His personality is awesome ❤️

[@dipayansaha8148]

A doctor with pure heart ❤️...sir if you will not get Bharat Ratna then definitely it will be our misfortune as a Indian citizen.🙏❤️

[@shakeelahmadansari5285]

A peaceful environment give you such kind of creative mind...like this Dr....much much blessing...and more success..to help peoples...

[@lalitapatankar8461]

I really admire this personality..I wish all doctors follow and practice his thoughts..his thinking is so clear and practical..with absolutely no selfish motives..I wish we had more people like him in this country...

[@deepakkabilan]

Thank you thank you for all ur striving and service ....have happy life ..india prospers with u people

[@e_e_e_e_H]

❤️ absolutely unbelievable skills

[@jayantvaidya5332]

Great cost effective solutions ! Such brilliant ideas can really be helpful to many people who find it impossible to afford! Great service to society! Salute to Dr. Shetty

[@mohamedkasim3151]

Thank you

[@mohammedismail181]

A great human on earth who want to benefit the humanity. God bless you Dr.

[@krishshreeman916]

No words to express paaaah!!!... Sir I will a part of ur plan in our country..... In deep desire to meet you and work with u

[@udit3292]

Man with a great vision in betterment of health care 👍👍👍👍

[@pritoshsarkar9433]

💥You are a God gifted doctor.....lots off love from Agartala Tripura. 💥

[@dr.ilavarasivanidassane9301]

Nothing but a inspiration and eye opener for their responsibilities in nation building to young professionals.

[@harshbhatt301]

superb vision!!!🙌🙌🙌

[@basantkumariyer5189]

Message to the mass with authority of subject matter wonderful Dr. Shetty. Commandable efforts with modestly in summerising the issue is perfect. 👌👌

[@debarati4461]

We crave for more doctors like you sir... Hatss off

[@germandiagogomez]

This is the right perspective. This guy is a hero.

[@gurudattag]

Highly Underrated speech - Must listen and ACT to spread all over India also. Must have a lot more views. Will make it viral.

[@ashalatha533]

A real gem among humans. God bless u sir. 🙏🌹🙏

[@nilegamer2320]

Every single word uttered by him becomes gems

[@sahil5496]

Just love his speech

[@lateeefu]

Truly an iconic doctor.... Hatts off to you Sir

[@baddiswamy2190]

Sir, I'm big fan for u....my thoughts very similar to u... I want to change world's medical education system... medicine is not a study of life,it is art of life and skill of serve people... medicine ,a word which give me bhoosoomes..

[@boyapatijayalaxmi5436]

I was scared of the expenses of hospital many a time consequently I had to spend more money in taking of my tooth instead of getting filled. It is really a pathetic condition of 90 percent of Indians . You are so great not only to identify the facts but also to find a solution. Helping hands are better than praying hands. You are the real human with humanity.

[@kanikaghosh3000]

Thank you sir

[@combinedstudy6427]

He said in another that..Doctors are essential artist...Love the way he like his work, service, dedication to make healthy nation.

[@thimmegowdamn8497]

awesome talk,,,,...

[@raviranjan-zg9ux]

Love u sir .... U made all indian proud .....u r the Kohinoor of modern India .....

[@syedsaad4292]

From Pakistan and I really appreciate this humble and extraordinary personality Dr. Dev Shetty.

[@chandan_sankhua]

One of the best ideas and way of representation I hv just been through ❣

[@tekmis]

God bless Dr.Shetty!!

[@rebeccahmar388]

Man you have my admiration!

[@shreyasuman3413]

My Inspiration💓

[@debasmitde8801]

Sir , you are an inspiration. I am in 1 st year MBBS..I will try.

[@RevanthRaoJadhav]

Special Claps for the last line...coz I've always felt that

[@himanshujain1331]

if all Dr. Thinks like you then India is at No. 1 in Health Care Services

[@mitulpatel8462]

Awesome

[@Indians-In-Germany-With-Dipak]

Huge respect and love!!

[@krisshbajgain2255]

Never seen such great intelligent doctor salute ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@reshmashreenivas4840]

Love your passion, simplicity, and humbleness. You are one of the luckiest people that God has deliberately, picked to take care of our Country. Proud of you Dr. Shetty. You will make it happen, I have trust in you and your process "Trust the process"

[@sadhanaramesh4558]

Wow wow wow ur service to human is precious than any other thing in the world ❤❤❤

[@marshallleng7118]

I am a big fan of yours...Sir. Thanks for everything..

[@gauravrajnath8780]

This man inspires me more then any one else❤ 🇮🇳