Dr. Subramania Iyer is a globally acclaimed Head & Neck Surgeon 👨‍⚕️ with 40+ years of excellence 🕰️ in clinical care and innovation. He has performed 40,000+ major surgeries 🏥 and 6,000+ free flap procedures 🩺, pioneering reconstructive microsurgery 🔬 and head & neck oncology 🎯.

He led India’s first hand transplant ✋🇮🇳 and helped establish a world-leading center for composite tissue allotransplantation 🌍. A trailblazer in robotic 🤖 and laser-assisted surgeries 🔦, Dr. Iyer also transformed medical education by launching India’s first structured programs 📘 in head & neck oncology and swallowing therapy 🗣️.

Experience Overview

Dr. Iyer’s work represents a blend of surgical innovation, clinical leadership, and academic advancement.

Total Experience: 40+ Years
Work Highlights:

• Performed 40,000+ major surgeries across reconstructive, aesthetic, and oncologic specialties
• 6,000+ microvascular free flap surgeries — among the highest globally
• Pioneered India’s first hand transplant surgery
• Leads the center with the world’s largest number of composite tissue allotransplants
• Instrumental in developing structured academic programs in head & neck oncology and swallowing therapy

Professional Memberships

Dr. Iyer is not only a master surgeon but also a visionary educator and innovator in advanced surgical care.

Memberships & Fellowships:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
• UICC Fellow (Laryngeal Surgery, Tissue Engineering)
• International collaborations in craniofacial and microvascular surgery

Awards & Recognitions:

• 🏆 Pioneered India’s first hand transplant
• 🏆 Led team with highest number of composite tissue allotransplants globally
• 🏆 Established India’s first 3-year training in head & neck oncology
• 🏆 Initiated India’s only Master’s program in deglutology & swallowing therapy

Special Interests:

• Head & Neck Cancer Surgery & Reconstruction
• Microvascular Surgery
• Laryngeal Reinnervation
• Robotic and Laser Surgery
• Facial Reanimation & Craniofacial Reconstruction

Languages Spoken

Dr. Subramania Iyer communicates fluently in the following languages, ensuring clarity in international consultations:

• English – Primary language for all academic, professional, and patient interactions
• Hindi – Widely spoken across India; used in patient communication