Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer

About

Medical Degrees and Certifications

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

Years of Experience

30 Years

Hospital/Affiliation Name

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Delhi

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• One of the founding members of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India
• Member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery with an international background
• Member of the Governing Council for the World Society of Congenital Heart Surgery
• Member of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular surgery.
• Served as the Vice President of the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India from 2003 to 2005.
• Founder, President of Asia Pacific Paediatric Cardiac Society (2005-2006)
• Held the position of President for the Paediatric Cardiac Society of India from 2005 to 2007.
• Permanent Member, Steering Committee for World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery (2009 onwards)
• Acting as a council member for the Asian Society of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.
• Member, Speciality Board of National Board of Examinations capture
• Serving as the Editor-in-Chief for the Indian Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Member, Editorial Board of the Annals of Paediatric Cardiology
• Invited international member of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons

Educational Background: Degrees, Institutions, Graduation Years

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

Clinical Interests: Areas of specialization or focus

• Performing surgical interventions for a wide spectrum of congenital heart diseases, ranging from newborns to adults.
• Expertise in surgery for complex transpositions, pulmonary hypertension, late presenting CHD, and complex neonatal surgery

Professional Achievements and Awards

• Awarded Institute Gold Medal for Best Graduate of the year at MBBS examination
• Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary International Foundation in recognition of dedicated humanitarian efforts towards children’s welfare.
• Doppler award for the best paper at the Sixth International Symposium on Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery, 1994
• Sadasivan Oration at the Annual Conference of the Association of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons of India, 2011
• Dynamic Indian of the Millennium award by the KG Foundation, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 2009
• Closing Plenary oration at the 6th World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery in Capetown, 2013, among others

Research and Publications: If applicable

• Invited as a speaker at several International Conferences
• Has given more than 200 presentations at national and international CME’s and meetings
• More than 150 publications in National and International Journals and 8 chapters in Textbooks

Professional Philosophy or Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Iyer is dedicated to delivering the utmost level of care in paediatric cardiac surgery. His wealth of experience, valuable contributions to research, and prominent role in professional societies showcase his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of the field. He takes a holistic approach, with expertise in surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases, to ensure optimal outcomes for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults.

Location

Dwarka, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi