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Dr. Krishna S Iyer

Specialization - Pediatric Cardiologist

Department - Cardiology

Designation - Executive Director

Works at - Fortis Memorial Research Institute

New Delhi, India

Career Profile

Dr. Krishna S Iyer is the Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Executive Director. For the past 30 years, he has been one of India's most experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons. He is known for his clinical expertise and involvement in pediatric cardiac care in India and other developing countries. He has operated on over 14,000 congenital heart disease patients from all over India, as well as international patients from over 15 countries. In India, the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operation was performed. He has set the standard for pediatric cardiac care in India and its South East Asian neighbors.

Education & Training

  • MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1978.
  • MS – General Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1981.
  • MCh – Cardio Thoracic Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1984.
Clinical Focus
  • Paediatric Cardiologist.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
  • Complex Neonatal Cardiac Surgery.
  • Congenital Heart Disease.
Awards
  • Dynamic Indian of the Millennium” award – KG Foundation – 2009.
  • Pfizer Postgraduate Medical award – 1979.
  • Hira Lal Gold Medal for being the best postgraduate in General Surgery – 1981.

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