Dr.ย Geetaย Kadayaprath
MBBS, MS, FRCS
Senior Breast Surgical Oncologist
corporate_fareIndraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Geeta Kadayaprath
MBBS, MS, FRCS
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is a senior breast surgical oncologist in New Delhi with a focused clinical interest in breast cancer surgery, breast conservation, and oncoplastic breast surgery. She currently leads breast surgical oncology and oncoplastic surgery at the Apollo Women's Cancer Centre, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, with close to three decades of dedicated breast surgery experience.
Her practice centres on the surgical management of breast cancer, including early-stage disease, locally advanced disease after systemic therapy, recurrent disease requiring surgical review, high-risk and benign breast conditions. She trained as a surgeon in Delhi, holds the FRCS (Glasgow), and completed a research fellowship at the Breast Unit, Surgical Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London. From 2014 to 2024 she served as Principal Director and Head of Breast Surgical Oncology at the Max Institute of Cancer Care, where she helped establish sentinel lymph node biopsy and oncoplastic breast surgery as standard procedures. She is the Founder Secretary of the Delhi Breast Oncology Group and runs a breast surgery fellowship programme to train the next generation of breast surgeons. Her work is delivered within a multidisciplinary breast care model alongside pathology, breast radiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking a breast surgical opinion, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Why Consider Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath?
Patients usually seek a dedicated breast surgical oncologist when they need clarity on whether breast conservation is possible, whether mastectomy is required, and how the lymph nodes should be managed.
Areas of Specialization
Focused breast surgical oncology, breast conservation, and oncoplastic surgery
Dr. Kadayaprath's profile is best understood around breast surgical oncology rather than general oncology. Her work spans the full surgical pathway for breast cancer, from diagnosis-stage axillary surgery through to reconstruction-oriented planning.
Breast Cancer Surgery
Surgical management of newly diagnosed, locally advanced, and selected recurrent breast cancer.
- arrow_rightTumour removal with breast preservation where medically and oncologically suitable
- arrow_rightSurgical planning guided by tumour size, location, and imaging findings
- arrow_rightModified radical mastectomy
- arrow_rightMastectomy with immediate reconstruction planning where conservation is not suitable
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Combining cancer surgery with plastic-surgery principles to help preserve breast shape and symmetry.
- arrow_rightVolume displacement and volume replacement techniques
- arrow_rightSymmetry-oriented surgical planning
- arrow_rightMastectomy with immediate reconstruction planning
- arrow_rightRisk-reducing surgery planning for high-risk and BRCA-carrier patients
Axillary & Diagnostic Surgery
Staging and lymph node surgery for breast cancer.
- arrow_rightLymph node staging in selected patients to evaluate nodal spread
- arrow_rightReducing the need for more extensive axillary surgery where appropriate
- arrow_rightAxillary clearance where indicated
- arrow_rightExcision of impalpable and stereotactically localised breast lesions
Procedures Performed
Breast surgical services and treatment approaches
The following reflects Dr. Kadayaprath's surgical practice in breast oncology. Final surgical recommendations depend on individual diagnosis, imaging, pathology, and multidisciplinary review.
Breast Cancer Surgery
Complex DiseaseSurgical treatment across the spectrum of breast cancer.
Oncoplastic & Reconstruction-Oriented Surgery
Complex DiseaseCancer surgery combined with plastic-surgery principles to support shape and symmetry.
Axillary Evaluation & Staging Surgery
DiagnosisLymph node staging and excision of localised breast lesions.
Multidisciplinary Breast Care
MultidisciplinarySurgery planned alongside the wider breast cancer team.
Surgical Second Opinion
Second OpinionIndependent review of a proposed breast cancer surgical plan.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed breast surgical oncology research and academic leadership
Dr. Kadayaprath contributes to breast surgical oncology research, with a focus on surgical audit, sentinel node selection, and risk-reducing surgery.
A more detailed publication list may be available on request through CancerFax.
Education & Training
Dr. Kadayaprath trained in surgery in Delhi and completed fellowship training in breast surgical oncology in the United Kingdom.
Clinical Experience
Close to three decades in breast surgical oncology across leading Delhi cancer centres, including Apollo, the Max Institute of Cancer Care, and the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute.
Languages & International
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath consults in the following languages.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support when required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's team โ with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history โ prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is a breast surgical oncologist. Her focus is breast cancer surgery, breast conservation, oncoplastic breast surgery, and sentinel lymph node biopsy, rather than general oncology.
She currently leads breast surgical oncology and oncoplastic surgery at the Apollo Women's Cancer Centre, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. From 2014 to 2024 she headed breast surgical oncology at the Max Institute of Cancer Care. CancerFax confirms the current consultation location at the time of booking.
Her surgical practice includes breast-conserving surgery, modified radical mastectomy, oncoplastic breast conservation, mastectomy with immediate reconstruction planning, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary dissection, and excision of impalpable or stereotactically localised lesions.
No. Breast conservation depends on tumour size and location, cancer biology, breast size, imaging findings, margin feasibility, lymph node status, prior treatment, and patient preference. The final decision is made after specialist review and multidisciplinary discussion.
Yes. A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology and biopsy reports, ER/PR/HER2/Ki-67 results, mammography, ultrasound or breast MRI, and any previous surgery or treatment summaries. Final consultation availability depends on the doctor and hospital.
Submit your medical reports through CancerFax. The team reviews the documents, prepares a structured case summary, identifies any missing tests, and coordinates the next steps with the hospital or doctor, subject to availability. CancerFax can also support interpreter arrangements and travel-related logistics.
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