Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

Chairman

46+ Years of Experience

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Pediatric Cardiologist

MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship

Reg. No.:3364, Delhi Medical Council

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi

English, Hindi, Tamil

Consultation Fee ₹ 1500

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About Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, renowned for his expertise in complex congenital heart defect repairs and his dedication to advancing cardiac care for children, especially in developing nations. With a long and accomplished career, Dr. Iyer is committed to improving the lives of young patients and providing them with the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Iyer's Expertise and Specialisations

Expert in Complex Congenital Heart Surgeries: Dr. Iyer is a leading expert in a wide array of intricate pediatric heart procedures, including arterial switch procedures, double-switch operations, TAPVC repairs, Fontan procedures, Tetralogy of Fallot corrections, DORV repairs, and Truncus Arteriosus repairs, among many others.
Pioneering Pediatric Cardiac Care in India: In 1995, Dr. Iyer initiated the first dedicated pediatric cardiac care program in Northern India at Escorts Heart Institute (now Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute). This program has become a benchmark for cardiac care for children in India and Southeast Asia.
Master of Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Procedures: He expertly performs a comprehensive range of one-stage and multi-stage corrections for complex congenital heart diseases. He has performed original work on rapid two-stage arterial switch procedures and performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India.
Dedicated to Children in Need: Dr. Iyer is heavily involved in charitable programs for underprivileged children, including Rotary International's 'Gift of Life' program, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring access to care for all.
Current Interests: Perfecting complex neonatal cardiac surgery, cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children, salvaging late presenters of congenital heart disease, and developing cost-effective cardiac care for children in developing countries.

Top Procedures Done by Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer and Their Cost

Procedure	Cost in INR	Cost in USD
Tetralogy of Fallot Repair	3,20,000 – 8,00,000	4,000 – 10,000
Ventricular Septal Defect Repair	1,44,000 – 6,08,000	1,800 – 7,600
Atrial Septal Defect Repair	3,04,000 – 4,64,000	3,800 – 5,800
Arterial Switch Procedure	2,00,000 – 6,40,000	2,500 – 8,000
TAPVC Repair	4,80,000 – 8,12,560	6,000 – 10,157
Fontan Procedure	3,20,000 – 12,00,000	4,000 – 15,000

Note: The above costs are approximate estimates and may vary depending on factors such as patient condition, medical requirements, and post-operative care.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Krishna Subhramony Iyer

"Dr. Iyer is our family doctor. He performed my surgery in 2003 and gave me a new life."

"Exceptional expertise in pediatric cardiac care. Truly grateful for his dedication and skills."

"He is highly experienced and deeply compassionate toward his young patients."

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Education

MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1978
MS (General Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi, 1981
MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi, 1984

Training & Certificates

Fellowship in Pediatric and Infant Cardiac Surgery from Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 1989

Past Experience

Founder and Director, Pediatric Cardiac Program, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (Since 1995)
Former faculty and senior surgeon, Cardiothoracic Division, AIIMS, New Delhi

Awards

Hira Lal Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate in General Surgery, 1981
Pfizer Postgraduate Medical Award, 1979
Doppler Award for Best Paper at Sixth International Symposium on Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery, 1994

Paper Published

Iyer, K. S. (2021). The modified Senning operation–surgical aspects. Annals of Pediatric Cardiology, 14(3), 382-387.
Iyer, K. S. (2022). ‘Cry of the children’: congenital heart surgery in India—a journey of six decades. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 38(4), 357-365.