- Speciality: Head and Neck Surgery
- Designation: Head of Department – Head and Neck Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Education: MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology), MCh (Plastic Surgery), FRCS
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
About Dr. Subhramania Iyer
Dr. Subramania Iyer serves as the Head of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, with more than 40 years of extensive experience in head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery. He completed MS in Otorhinolaryngology from AIIMS, New Delhi, followed by MCh in Plastic Surgery from the University of Calicut and holds FRCS qualification. After graduating from Medical College Kottayam, he received advanced surgical training and international exposure in the United Kingdom, where he worked for five years in Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery. In 2003, he joined Amrita Hospital, Kochi and played a key role in developing a comprehensive department of Head & Neck, Plastic & Reconstructive, and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, contributing significantly to academic and clinical excellence.
In his clinical career, he has worked at leading national and international centres focusing on complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures. He established advanced programs in head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and craniofacial surgery. He actively contributes to surgical training and multidisciplinary cancer care development. His expertise combines high-end surgical precision with advanced reconstructive techniques, ensuring functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing complex cancer surgeries.
Work Experience
- Head of Department, Head and Neck Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
- Over 40+ years of experience in head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery
- Worked in UK for 5 years in Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery
- Established advanced programs in oncology and microvascular reconstruction
- Actively involved in surgical training and multidisciplinary cancer care
Specialty & Interests
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Microvascular reconstruction and free flap surgery
- Rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic surgery
- Thyroid and parotid gland surgery
- Facial paralysis surgery
- Vascular malformations
- Complex oncologic and functional reconstruction
Memberships
- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India
- FHNO (Head and Neck Oncology Society)
- Asia Pacific Thyroid Society
- International Society of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
- Member of various national and international surgical bodies
Education & Training
- MBBS – Medical College Kottayam
- MS (Otorhinolaryngology) – AIIMS, New Delhi
- MCh (Plastic Surgery) – University of Calicut
- FRCS – United Kingdom
- Advanced training in Plastic Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery (UK, 5 years)
Honors & Awards
- Kamani Gold Medal – AIIMS, New Delhi
- Peet Prize (2007, 2008)
- BMJ Award – Southeast Asia Best Surgical Team (2015)
- GAPPIO Award – Leadership in Surgery (2018)
- NOTTO Awards (2019, 2021)
- 200+ publications and 300+ presentations
Treatments Offered
- Head and neck cancer surgeries
- Microvascular free flap reconstruction
- Thyroid and parotid surgeries
- Rhinoplasty procedures
- Facial paralysis reconstruction
- Management of vascular malformations
- Complex reconstructive oncologic surgeries


