Dr. Subramania Iyer, Head of the Department of Head and Neck, Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, has been conferred the Doctors' Day 2026 – Professional Excellence Award by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kerala State Branch in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medicine, exemplary clinical excellence, and dedicated service to society.

A nationally renowned expert in hand transplantation, complex plastic and reconstructive surgery, and head and neck reconstruction, Dr. Subramania Iyer has transformed the lives of numerous patients through pioneering surgical care and innovative treatment approaches.

Under his leadership, Amrita Hospital has emerged as the world's largest centre for hand transplantation, while also placing India among the global leaders in this highly specialised field of reconstructive surgery. His contributions have significantly advanced the frontiers of microsurgery and composite tissue transplantation, offering renewed hope and improved quality of life to patients with complex reconstructive needs.

The award was presented by Kerala Health Minister K. Muralidharan during the Doctors' Day 2026 celebrations held at the Thiruvananthapuram Club.

Congratulating Dr. Subramania Iyer on the prestigious recognition, the management of Amrita Hospital stated that the award reflects not only his exceptional achievements but also the institution's unwavering commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and innovation in advanced surgical specialties.

The recognition further reinforces Amrita Hospital's position as a centre of excellence in reconstructive and transplant surgery, driven by world-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate patient care.