- Speciality: Breast Cancer
- Designation: Senior Director – Breast Cancer at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS (Gen Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh)
- Experience: 26+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Kanchan Kaur
Dr. Kanchan Kaur is a highly skilled breast surgeon with more than 26 years of experience. She currently serves as Senior Director in Breast Cancer care at Medanta, Gurugram. Her core expertise lies in oncoplastic breast surgery and comprehensive breast disease management.
She has received advanced training at leading breast centers in London, New York, and Paris. Therefore, she follows global protocols in diagnosing and treating both benign and cancerous breast conditions. As a result, patients benefit from accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Kaur has played a key role in establishing the breast services program at Medanta. Moreover, she has performed over 3000 sentinel node biopsies, which reflects her strong surgical expertise. In addition, she is known for combining cosmetic outcomes with cancer surgery through oncoplastic techniques.
Beyond clinical work, she is deeply involved in breast cancer awareness. She actively collaborates with NGOs to promote early detection. Notably, she introduced the “Discovering Hands” initiative in India, where visually impaired women are trained to detect breast lumps. This unique approach has improved early diagnosis rates.
She also contributes to digital health education platforms like SWAYAM and the MShakti app. Furthermore, she runs a breast cancer support group called “Pink Prana,” where she guides patients and caregivers throughout their treatment journey. Overall, her work reflects a strong commitment to patient care, education, and community awareness.
Work Experience
● Senior Director – Breast Cancer, Medanta, Gurugram
● Over 26 years of experience in breast surgery
● Instrumental in setting up breast services at Medanta
● Extensive experience in oncoplastic and cancer surgery
● Active involvement in awareness and community programs
● Contributor to international surgical training and education
Specialty & Interests
● Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
● Breast Cancer Treatment and Surgery
● Breast Lump Evaluation and Management
● Sentinel Node Biopsy
● Breast Reconstruction Surgery
● Cosmetic Breast Procedures (Augmentation & Reduction)
● Early Detection and Breast Cancer Awareness
Memberships
● Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
● Member – Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Edinburgh
● Active participant in national and international breast conferences
● Contributor to academic and awareness platforms
Education & Training
● MBBS – Government Medical College, Jammu
● MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College, Jammu
● MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
● Advanced Breast Surgery Training – London, New York, Paris
Honors & Awards
● PFIZER Gold Medal – Best Student of the Year
● Jammu University Gold Medal
● Distinction in multiple subjects during MBBS
● Performed 3000+ sentinel node biopsies
● Introduced “Discovering Hands” initiative in India
● Founder of breast cancer support group “Pink Prana”
Treatments Offered
● Breast Cancer Surgery
● Lumpectomy and Mastectomy
● Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
● Breast Reconstruction Procedures
● Sentinel Node Biopsy
● Breast Biopsy and Diagnosis
● Breast Augmentation and Reduction Surgery
● Management of Benign Breast Diseases
