Dr. Krishna S Iyer

Dr. Krishna S Iyer

Pediatric Cardiology

Director

MBBS , MS , MCh

46+ Years of Experience

Works at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Dr. Krishna S Iyer About

Dr. Krishna S. Iyer is a notable Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, with nearly 46 years of experience improving the heart health of infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease. He initiated the first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in Northern India in 1995, and has since successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries, establishing a benchmark for paediatric cardiac care throughout India and South East Asia.

Why Choose Dr. Iyer?

Expertise in Complex Congenital Heart Surgery: Dr. Iyer has over 46 years of experience in a wide range of procedures, including arterial switch operations, TAPVC repairs, Fontan procedures, Tetralogy of Fallot corrections, and truncus arteriosus repairs.

Innovator in Surgical Techniques: He performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India, demonstrating his commitment to advancing surgical techniques.

Specialist in Neonatal and Infant Cardiac Surgery: Dr. Iyer possesses unique expertise in neonatal cardiac surgery and managing cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children, tackling challenging cases with innovative approaches.

Qualified from Reputable Institution: He pursued his medical education from the world-renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Medical Problems
  • Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  • Truncus Arteriosus
  • Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
  • Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stones
  • Transposition of the Great Arteries
  • Pulmonary Atresia
Medical Procedures
  • Fontan Procedure
  • Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
  • Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
  • Double Switch Operation
  • Cardiac Surgery in Malnourished Infants and Children
  • Arterial Switch Operation
  • Senning Operation
  • Conduit Repairs
  • One-Stage and Multi-Stage Corrections for Complex Congenital Heart Diseases
  • Rapid Two-Stage Arterial Switch Procedure

Education & Training

  • MBBS, 1978, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi
  • MS, 1981, AIIMS ,New Delhi
  • MCh, 1984, AIIMS, New Delhi

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor, AIIMS
  • Senior Consultant, AIIMS

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