A renowned ophthalmologist and the chairman of Narayana Nethralaya Dr Katkeri Bhujang Shetty who was 69 years old, unfortunately died due to a heart attack on Friday night, know about his family and wife
After returning home from work Bhujang Shetty’s family members took him to the nearest private hospital in Yeshwantpur, where Katkeri Bhujang at night passed away, on Friday.
Dr Bhujang Shetty death reason, biography, age, family, wife, son, daughter and education
Bhujang was an alumnus of Bangalore medical college where he finished his MBBS in early 1978.
Dr Bhujang Shetty career, education, and death
Dr Bhujang Shetty finished his degree in medical sciences at MBBS in 1978. He did his degree at Bangalore Medical College. After his 5 years degree, Shetty completed his residency program at the Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, situated at Bangalore Medical College.
Katkeri launched his practice as an ophthalmologist with a small clinic which was later on transformed into the super specialty eye hospital that Narayana Nethralaya is today.
Dr. Bhujang was born and brought up in a village near Kundapur, where his father had a Kirana general store. Bhujang had a very humble start. Dr Shetty later shifted to Bangalore for finishing his higher education.
It has been reported that Dr. Shetty’s eyes have been donated after he passed away. His patients, friends, and family members will pay him respects at the Narayana Nethralaya Hospital which is situated at Rajajinagar from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
He was an accomplished cataract and phacoemulsification surgeon. Bhujang was Chairman of the Narayana Nethralaya. Bhujang Shetty has been titled “Legend of the Ophthalmology” by the Times Health Care Achievers Award held in 2018. Moreover, he was the winner of the prestigious Rajyotsava Award in 2010.
Dr Bhujang Shetty was married to Rajkamal Shetty, they together have a daughter named Naina Shetty and a son named Naren Shetty.
He passed away after suffering a heart attack at the of 69 years in 2023. He was among the best ophthalmologists globally. He was behind the opening of Rajkumar Eye Bank.
Dr Bhujang Shetty of Narayana Netralaya left us at an early age. From humble beginnings, he created an institution which is an inspiration to medical fraternity. From him, I learnt that Humility is a great character of any Achiever. City is poorer by his departure. Prayers for… pic.twitter.com/r0NLfRzX2e
— Bhaskar Rao (@Nimmabhaskar22) May 20, 2023
Net worth of Dr Bhujang Shetty
Dr. Bhujang Shetty is estimated to have a net worth of 1 to 2 million dollars as of 2023.