Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath
Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology
Apollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer CentreNew Delhi, India
30+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MS
- FRCS
Overview:
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is a senior Surgical Oncologist based in New Delhi with 30+ years of experience in breast and surgical oncology. Apollo Hospitals+1 She holds medical qualifications of MBBS and MS (General Surgery), and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS, UK).
Over the decades she has worked at top cancer-care institutions including (but not limited to) Apollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer Centre (current), Max Institute of Cancer Care (as Principal Director & Head of Breast Surgical Oncology), and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. She combines rigorous surgical skill with a compassionate, patient-centric approach, offering comprehensive and multidisciplinary breast-cancer care.
Conditions Treated:
- Early and advanced breast cancer (both malignant and benign breast disease)
- Impalpable breast lesions and high-risk breast lesions needing diagnosis/excision
- Patients requiring axillary management (lymph node work-up or clearance)
- Women needing onco-plastic or reconstructive breast surgery (after cancer or prophylactic mastectomy)
- High-risk individuals (e.g. BRCA mutation carriers) opting for prophylactic mastectomy and risk-reducing surgery.
- Benign breast conditions needing surgical intervention / evaluation when indicated
Procedures Performed:
- Modified radical mastectomy
- Breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy / conservation)
- Oncoplastic breast conservation surgeries (oncoplastic reconstruction as part of conservation)
- Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy for early breast cancer
- Excision of stereotactically localized / impalpable breast lesions
- Vacuum‑assisted lumpectomy / excision of impalpable / localized lesions (where indicated)
- Comprehensive breast care: screening, genetic counselling, multidisciplinary tumour‑board management, post‑surgical care & rehabilitation support
Memberships:
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO) — Executive Member
- Delhi Breast Oncology Group — Founder Member & Honorary Secretary
- Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI) — Past Executive Member
- Indian Society of Oncology (ISO) — Past Executive Member
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
- Oncology Forum — Vice President (also served as Secretary earlier)
Awards and Recognitions:
- Women of Influence Award (2019) by Garnet and Gold
- Max Healthcare CEO’s Award (2018) Apollo Hospitals
- First Prize – Case Discussion Competition, Indo‑UK Breast Oncoplastic Masterclass (2015 & 2016)
- Second Prize – Poster Presentation, Patient Outcomes Conference (2019)
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FAQs
She specialises in breast cancer and breast-related conditions, including benign breast diseases, early and advanced breast cancer, high-risk breast lesions, and managing axillary lymph nodes.
She performs breast-conserving surgery, modified radical mastectomy, onco-plastic breast surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, excision of impalpable breast lesions, and mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.
Yes. She is highly experienced in oncoplastic breast-conservation techniques, which combine tumour removal with cosmetic reshaping for better aesthetic outcomes.
Yes. She manages all forms of benign breast diseases, such as fibroadenomas, cysts, and suspicious imaging-detected lesions needing removal.
Absolutely. She offers risk-reducing (prophylactic) mastectomy and counselling for genetically high-risk patients.
Yes. She coordinates with reconstructive surgeons for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, when applicable.
Appointments can be booked through the Apollo Hospitals website, hospital helpline, or directly at Apollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer Centre, Delhi.Additionally, you can contact HOSPIDIO for assistance at [email protected] or via Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.