Dr. Krishna Iyer is the Chairman of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Escorts Fortis Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi.
Dr. Krishna Iyer is a one of India’s leading paediatric cardiac surgeons.
Dr. Krishna Iyer is widely recognized for his surgical expertise and extensive involvement in paediatric cardiac care. He has made significant contributions to children’s heart care across India and several developing countries.
Dr. Iyer founded the first specialized paediatric cardiac care program in North India, a pioneering initiative, at Escorts Heart Institute Research Centre in 1995.
This pedicatric program under his guidence become the benchmark for heart treatment for pediatric patients across India as well as South East Asian countries
“Dr. Iyer has performed surgery on more than 10,000 neonates, pediatric patients and grown-ups with congenital heart diseases including various procedures…
Awards & Accolades
During his academic career Dr. Iyer has won many awards.
Gold Medal for Best Graduate of the year at MBBS examination
Sorel Catherine Friemna Prize for proficiency in Paediatrics
Pfizer Postgraduate Medical Award
Gold Medal and Scroll of Honour
Awarded Hira Lal Gold Medal for being the best postgraduate in General Surgery
He was awarded the Doppler award for best paper at the Sixth International Symposium on Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery held in Washington D.C. in 1994.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International Foundation — Designated in recognition of humanitarian services rendered to children
Frequently Asked Question
What conditions does a pediatric cardiac surgeon treat?
They treat a wide range of conditions, including congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defects (holes in the heart), tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and aortic coarctation. They also address acquired conditions like rheumatic heart disease and cardiac tumors.
What conditions does a pediatric cardiac surgeon treat?
They treat a wide range of conditions, including congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defects (holes in the heart), tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and aortic coarctation. They also address acquired conditions like rheumatic heart disease and cardiac tumors.
What conditions does a pediatric cardiac surgeon treat?
They treat a wide range of conditions, including congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defects (holes in the heart), tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and aortic coarctation. They also address acquired conditions like rheumatic heart disease and cardiac tumors.
What conditions does a pediatric cardiac surgeon treat?
They treat a wide range of conditions, including congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defects (holes in the heart), tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and aortic coarctation. They also address acquired conditions like rheumatic heart disease and cardiac tumors.