Prakash C. Shetty

Prakash C. Shetty, MD, FACEP serves as an Assistant Professor and Emergency Medicine Attending Physician at Kings County Hospital Center (KCHC). His clinical expertise spans Sports Medicine, Primary Care, and Ambulatory Emergency Medicine/Fast Track services, with a focus on practical emergency care solutions for common presentations in busy emergency departments.

Dr. Shetty completed his medical education at JJM Medical College, University of Mysore, India in 1972. He was grandfathered into Emergency Medicine through the "Practice Pathway" in 1989, reflecting his early career in emergency care before formal residency programs were established for the specialty. His training pathway demonstrates his pioneering role in the field of emergency medicine.

Dr. Shetty's research focuses on procedural emergency medicine with particular emphasis on trauma management, laceration repair techniques, and efficient treatment protocols for common emergency department presentations. His work bridges clinical practice and academic medicine, with publications spanning multiple decades that address practical challenges faced by emergency physicians. His research interests include Sports Medicine applications in emergency settings, Primary Care integration with emergency services, and optimization of Fast Track systems for minor emergencies.

His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in emergency medicine research, with particular strengths in hand and facial trauma management, wound care techniques, and diagnostic approaches for various emergency presentations. The breadth of his work—from fingertip injuries in the 1990s to laparoscopic surgical techniques in 2022—demonstrates both longevity in the field and adaptability to evolving medical practices.

• Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)

Dr. Shetty maintains an active clinical practice while contributing to medical education as an Assistant Professor. His outside interests include tennis, golf, cricket, meditation, and yoga, reflecting a balanced approach to professional and personal wellness that likely informs his holistic approach to patient care.