Dr Prutha Krishna Shetty

Dr Prutha Krishna Shetty is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician who provides compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and young people. Committed to family-centred medicine, Dr Shetty focuses on delivering clear diagnostic evaluations and individualised treatment plans to support young patients through each stage of their health and development. She prioritises clear communication and empathetic guidance, ensuring that parents and caregivers feel informed and reassured throughout their child's care journey.

In her clinical practice, Dr Shetty diagnoses and manages a broad spectrum of paediatric conditions across both acute assessment and outpatient settings. Her clinical interests encompass general paediatrics, acute paediatric emergencies, and paediatric respiratory medicine. In particular, she holds clinical expertise in managing preschool respiratory conditions, including viral-induced wheeze, paediatric asthma, and acute respiratory illness. Working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams, Dr Shetty provides comprehensive, evidence-based management to achieve optimal health outcomes for her young patients.

Dr Shetty completed her primary medical degree with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and holds full registration with the General Medical Council. Deeply involved in clinical training and postgraduate education, she serves as a College Tutor affiliated with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. In addition to her clinical duties, Dr Shetty engages in clinical research and audit projects aimed at improving paediatric inpatient management standards and enhancing patient care guidelines.