Dr. K. N. Satish, who is the Chairman of Sushruta Medical Trust, that operates KNN College of Nursing, is a renowned physician in Bangalore and is actively involved with the healthcare and medical and para-medical education scenario in Bangalore. Dr. Satish is an alumnus of some of the best institutions for medical education. After obtaining his MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, he went on to procure his post graduation degree, MD in General Medicine, from JJM Medical College, Davangere.

Thereafter, he was involved with Cook County Hospital, Chicago and the University Hospital, Saskatchewan, Canada, wherein he received a Fellowship in Cardiology. Since then, Dr. Satish has dedicated himself towards enriching the academic and healthcare standards in Bangalore. He has been involved as a Professor and as a Physician with various hospitals and institutes, including St. Johns Medical College and Hospital, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Ambedkar General Hospital and Vydehi Institute of Medicine.

He is a renowned academician and has given various lectures, especially with regard to HIV-AIDS, at various national and international symposia. Dr. Satish established a modest 80-bedded hospital in Yelahanka New Town, more than a decade back, in order to cater to the healthcare requirements of the local area, and this hospital has garnered the affection and patronage of the locals.

His skills as a passionate observer of the best management and ethical practices are widely noted. Dr. Satish is an exponent on the healthcare and education scenario and for this, the Government of Karnataka and other private organisations have awarded Dr. Satish with laurels and distinctions.