- Speciality: Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Designation: Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery)
- Experience: 45+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi
About Dr. K S Iyer
Dr. Krishna Iyer is one of India’s most experienced and renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons, known for his pivotal role in establishing and advancing pediatric cardiac care in India and other developing countries. After beginning his medical journey at AIIMS New Delhi, he pursued advanced training in infant cardiac surgery in Australia. He introduced neonatal cardiac surgery at AIIMS and later established North India’s first dedicated pediatric cardiac program at Fortis Escorts (formerly EHIRC) in 1995.
He has performed over 14,000 surgeries for congenital heart disease, treating children from India and more than 15 other countries. Notably, he successfully conducted India’s first rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operations.
He has authored over 100 research papers in national and international journals and has held leadership roles in several prestigious pediatric cardiac societies.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Cardiac Surgery Department, AIIMS (1985–1995)
- Executive Director, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi (1995–Present)
Specialty & Interests
- Paediatric cardiothoracic surgery
- Complex neonatal cardiac surgery
- Surgery for congenital heart disease
- Cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children
- Cost-effective cardiac care models
- Paediatric cardiology
Memberships
- Delhi Medical Council
- Founder President, Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society
- Founder President, Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeons
- Former President, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
Education & Training
- MBBS, AIIMS, New Delhi – 1978
- MS (General Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi – 1981
- M.Ch. (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi – 1984
- Fellowship in Neonatal Cardiac Surgery, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne – 1989
Honors & Awards
- “Dynamic Indian of the Millennium” – KG Foundation, 2009
- Pfizer Postgraduate Medical Award – 1979
- Hira Lal Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate in General Surgery – 1981
Treatments Offered
- Congenital heart defect surgery
- Neonatal and infant cardiac surgery
- Complex valve repairs in children
- Aortic and arterial switch procedures
- General pediatric cardiothoracic surgery
