Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer
Pediatrics

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

Chairman & Head Paediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute• New Delhi

40+ years of experience
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
MBBS, MS, M.Ch

About the doctor

Dr. Krishna Kumar Iyer is a highly renowned Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeon and Chairman & Head of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. He is one of India’s leading experts in complex congenital heart disease surgery in children.

He has extensive experience in performing advanced pediatric cardiac procedures, including surgeries for conditions such as Tetralogy of Fallot, TAPVC, DORV, Transposition of Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, and single-ventricle defects. He has successfully performed thousands of surgeries on infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease.

Dr. Iyer is widely recognized for pioneering pediatric cardiac programs in India and for his contributions to advancing affordable and complex heart surgery for children. His clinical work focuses on neonatal cardiac surgery, high-risk infant cases, and complex congenital heart disease management, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Area of expertise

Pediatric Cardiac SurgeryCongenital Heart Disease SurgeryNeonatal Heart SurgeryComplex Congenital Heart DefectsInfant Cardiac Surgery

Qualifications

MBBS

MS

M.Ch

AIIMS

Professional Journey

  1. Chairman & Head, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

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