Dr. Krishna S Iyer

3.7 (5)

Director

• 46+ years experience
• Verified

Dr. Krishna S. Iyer is one of India's most respected Paediatric Cardiac Surgeons, bringing over four decades of expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital heart disorders in newborns, children, and adults. Widely recognized for his exceptional clinical excellence, he played a pioneering role in establishing Northern India's first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in 1995, transforming specialized heart care across the region.

About doctor

Dr. Krishna S. Iyer is a highly acclaimed Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon with nearly 46 years of extensive experience in treating congenital heart disorders in newborns, children, and adults. He established Northern India's first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in 1995 and has successfully performed more than 10,000 complex heart surgeries, earning recognition for setting new standards in paediatric cardiac care across India and South-East Asia.

• Extensive Experience in Congenital Heart Surgery: With over four decades of surgical expertise, Dr. Iyer is highly skilled in performing advanced procedures such as arterial switch operations, TAPVC repair, Fontan surgery, Tetralogy of Fallot correction, and truncus arteriosus repair.
   
• Pioneer in Advanced Cardiac Procedures: He introduced several groundbreaking surgical techniques in India, including the country's first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operation, reflecting his dedication to innovation in paediatric heart surgery.
   
• Expert in Neonatal & Infant Heart Surgery: Dr. Iyer has specialized expertise in treating newborns and infants with complex congenital heart conditions, including high-risk and malnourished children, using advanced and patient-focused surgical approaches.
   
• Education from a Prestigious Medical Institute: He completed his medical training at the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, building a strong academic foundation that has supported his distinguished career in paediatric cardiac surgery.