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Dr. Subramania Iyer
Senior Consultant Specialist · Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital★ Robotic & Laser Surgery40+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMSMCh (Plastic Surgery)FRCSUICC Fellowship, Laryngeal Surgery
Quick Facts
- Department
- Robotic & Laser Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
- Experience
- 40+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Subramania Iyer
Dr. Subramania Iyer is Professor and Chairman of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology, and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, with over 40 years of experience and 40,000+ major surgical procedures to his credit, including 6,000+ free flap surgeries. His core specialities include head and neck cancer surgery, microvascular reconstruction, and laryngeal reinnervation, and he pioneered India's first hand transplants while leading the world's largest composite tissue allotransplantation programme. He treats complex oral, head, and neck cancers using laser and robotic techniques, and established Amrita's Head & Neck Surgery centre in 2003, the first in India. Dr. Iyer completed his MBBS at Medical College Kottayam, his MS at AIIMS New Delhi, and his MCh in Plastic Surgery at the University of Calicut, with five years of further training in the UK. He was honoured with the IMA Kerala Professional Excellence Award 2026.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Medical College Kottayam, University of Kerala (1979)
MS — AIIMS, New Delhi
MCh (Plastic Surgery) — University of Calicut
FRCS
UICC Fellowship, Laryngeal Surgery — Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France (2002)
UICC Fellowship, Tissue Engineering — Rice University, Houston, USA (2008)
Clinical Career Timeline
Professor and Chairman, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery / Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology / Craniomaxillofacial Surgery — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (since 2003)
5 years in the UK (Chepstow, Hull, Liverpool) in Plastic and Head & Neck Surgery
Head, Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery — Amala Cancer Hospital, Trichur (prior to Amrita)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
IMA Kerala Professional Excellence Award, 2026
Pioneered India's first hand transplants
200+ peer-reviewed papers, 10 book chapters; 32 orations, 54 international lectures, 250+ national keynote lectures
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Robotic & Laser Surgery
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Core Speciality
Composite Tissue Allotransplantation
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Core Speciality
Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
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Core Speciality
Microvascular Reconstruction
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Core Speciality
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Head and neck cancer surgerySecondary reconstruction and microvascular free flap surgeryLaryngeal reinnervation
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Oral cancer surgeryHand transplantation and composite tissue allotransplantationLaser and robotic head & neck surgery
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India.
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Cancer Care/ Surgical Oncology
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy / Hysterectomy | $55,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,200 in India | 84% Less |
| Modified Radical Mastectomy with Reconstruction | $38,000 US/UK | $4,500 – $6,800 in India | 84% Less |
| CyberKnife / Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Complete) | $42,000 US/UK | $5,500 – $7,500 in India | 83% Less |
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | $80,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $12,000 in India | 86% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Subramania Iyer provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What is Dr. Subramania Iyer known for?
Ans: He is known for pioneering India's first hand transplants and leading the world's largest composite tissue allotransplantation programme, alongside extensive head and neck cancer surgery expertise.
2Q: How many surgeries has Dr. Iyer performed?
Ans: He has performed over 40,000 major surgical procedures, including 6,000+ free flap surgeries.
3Q: What did Dr. Iyer establish at Amrita?
Ans: He established Amrita's comprehensive Head & Neck Surgery centre in 2003, the first of its kind in India, and its structured MCh training programme in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology.
4Q: What recent recognition has Dr. Iyer received?
Ans: He received the IMA Kerala Professional Excellence Award in 2026.