Iyer has operated on more than 14,000 patients with congenital heart diseases from all parts of India and International patients from over 15 countries.
He has performed the first successful rapid two stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India.
After his medical training he joined the faculty of cardiac surgery department of AIIMS, New Delhi.
He trained in infant cardiac surgery in Australia and then established neonatal cardiac surgery at AIIMS.
Iyer began the first dedicated pediatric cardiac care program in North India at EHIRC ( now FEHI ) in 1995.
He has become the benchmark for cardiac care for children in India and its South East Asian neighbours.
Education & Awards:
MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1978
MS – General Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1981
MCh – Cardio Thoracic Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1984
Dynamic Indian of the Millennium” award – KG Foundation – 2009
Pfizer Postgraduate Medical award – 1979
Hira Lal Gold Medal for being the best postgraduate in General Surgery – 1981
Special areas of interest:
Paediatric Cardiologist
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Complex neonatal cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is a premier multi-disciplinary hospital providing tertiary care and is recognized worldwide for its clinical excellence in cardiac care.
The 310-beded hospital is a globally renowned centre boasting admirable outcomes for interventions like Cardiac Bypass Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.
