About Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

• Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer is one of the most renowned Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons in India with over 46 years of experience in congenital heart surgery and pediatric cardiac care.
• He specializes in treating complex congenital heart defects in newborns, infants, children, and adults.
• His expertise includes Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Neonatal Heart Surgery, Congenital Heart Defect Correction, Pediatric Open Heart Surgery, Valve Repair Procedures and Pediatric Heart Transplantation.
• Dr. Iyer has successfully performed thousands of complex pediatric cardiac surgeries with excellent clinical outcomes.
• He is recognized for his pioneering contribution to establishing advanced pediatric cardiac care programs in India.
• Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has played a major role in improving survival rates in neonatal and infant cardiac surgeries through advanced surgical techniques.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from reputed medical institutions in India.
• He further pursued specialized training in Cardiothoracic and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at leading international medical centers.
• Dr. Iyer has worked with some of the top hospitals in India and helped develop world-class pediatric cardiac surgery departments.
• He is highly respected for his surgical precision, compassionate patient care and commitment to medical excellence.
• Apart from clinical practice, he has contributed significantly to academics, research, and training of young cardiac surgeons.
• He has participated in numerous national and international cardiac conferences and scientific forums.
• Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer is a member of several prestigious national and international cardiac and medical associations.
• His dedication, innovation and vast experience have made him one of the best Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons in India.

Work Experience

• Cardiologist at Escorts Heart Institute, 1989 – 2017 
• Chairman at Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, 2017 – 2020
• Over 46 years of experience in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Performed thousands of successful pediatric and congenital heart surgeries
• Pioneer in neonatal and infant heart surgery in India
• Extensive experience in complex congenital heart defect correction
• Played a major role in developing pediatric cardiac care programs in India
• Internationally recognized expert in congenital cardiac surgery
• Experienced in pediatric heart transplantation and advanced cardiac procedures

Education

• M.B.B.S., from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 1978.
• M.S. (Gen. Surgery) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 1981.
• M.Ch. (CTVS) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 1984.
• Fellowship (Neonatal cardiac surgery) from Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, 1989.

Location

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi

Established in: 1988

Number of Beds: 310

Multi Specialty

Location: New Delhi

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Awards

• Pfizer Postgraduate Medical award, Gold Medal and Scroll of Honour in 1979.
• Hira Lal Gold Medal for being the best postgraduate in General Surgery in Dec.1981.
• Doppler award for best paper at the Sixth International Symposium on Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery, held in Washington D.C. on Nov.1994.
• Citation and Certificate of Appreciation for notable service and excellent contribution to EHIRC Dr A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Honourable President of India on December 13th, 2002, New Delhi, India.
• Awarded and delivered the Dr. Armida Fernandez oration on 14th August 2005, in Mumbai.
• Notable Service Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Clinical & Preventive Cardiology in the world by the World Congress on Clinical & Preventive Cardiology (WCCPC 2006) on September 22nd 24th, 2006, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.
• Certificate of Appreciation for the selfless services rendered by the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee at Rajiv Bhavan, on December 9th 2006, New Delhi, India.
• Certificate of Appreciation for the significant contribution at The 16th Asian Pacific Congress of Cardiology in December 13-16, 2007, Taipei, Taiwan.
• Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant aid given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International on 23rd Feb 2008, New Delhi (India).
• Dynamic Indian of the Millennium award by the KG Foundation, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in August, 2009.