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Overview
Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is a highly skilled Breast Surgeon with over 30 years of extensive experience in the field, widely regarded as one of the best breast cancer doctors in Delhi and a leading breast cancer specialist in Delhi. Based in New Delhi, she has dedicated her career to delivering exceptional surgical care, specializing specifically in breast health and related surgeries, making her a trusted breast cancer surgeon in Delhi and a preferred expert for breast cancer treatment in Delhi.
Dr. Kadayaprath holds an MBBS, MS, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), underscoring her commitment to excellence and continuous learning in her specialty. Her ability to communicate fluently in English, Hindi, and Malayalam enables her to connect effectively with a diverse patient base, ensuring personalized and patient-centric care.
As part of the Apollo network—and recognized as an experienced surgical oncologist in Delhi—Dr. Kadayaprath leverages state-of-the-art techniques and the latest research to consistently deliver strong clinical outcomes. She is known for her compassionate approach, focus on patient education, and collaborative methodology, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to build comprehensive treatment plans aligned with best-in-class breast cancer care in Delhi.
Her ongoing engagement with professional societies and continuous skill enhancement positions her as a trusted authority in breast surgery and a leading breast oncology specialist in Delhi. Dr. Kadayaprath’s unwavering commitment to patient-centered care makes her a valued resource for individuals seeking expert guidance and support on their breast health journey.
Experience
Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology & Oncoplastic Surgery Lead – Apollo Women’s Cancer Centre, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi (2024–Present)
Principal Director & Head, Breast Surgical Oncology – Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Patparganj, Vaishali & Noida (2014–2024)
Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology – Max Super Speciality Hospital (2009–2014)
Consultant – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (2004–2009)
Clinical Research Fellow, Breast Unit – Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK (2004)
Junior Consultant – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2003)
Senior Registrar – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2002)
Senior Resident – MAMC, New Delhi (2000)
Education & Training
MBBS Internship – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi (1993)
Houseman-ship – LHMC, New Delhi (1993)
MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi (1997)
Academics and Beyond
Lead, National Steering Committee, India – EUBREAST sponsored multicentric AXSANA Trial
Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship – Max Hospital, Patparganj & Vaishali
Indian Faculty, MCh Oncoplasty – University of East Anglia
Conducts weekly dedicated Breast Tumour Board meetings with multidisciplinary specialists:
Surgical, Medical & Radiation Oncologists
Breast Radiologist
Breast Pathologist
Geneticist
Psychologist
Organizes Monthly Breast Oncology Research Forum meetings – to initiate research, discuss projects, and encourage publications among peers
Principal Investigator, Hospital-based Cancer Registry Program – Max Hospital, Patparganj
Conducts Annual October Support Group meetings for the past 5 years
Leads Monthly Breast Support Group meetings – addressing patient-specific issues and providing encouragement among patients
Memberships
Vice President, Oncology Forum
Ex-Secretary, Oncology Forum
Executive Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
Founder Member & Honorary Secretary, Delhi Breast Oncology Group
Past Executive Member, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
Past Executive Member, Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Awards
- Women of Influence Award (2019) – Presented by Garnet and Gold for exemplary work in healthcare, on International Women’s Day (8th March 2019)
- Second Prize – Poster Presentation at the Patient Outcomes Conference (February 2019)
- Max Healthcare CEO’s Award (2018) – In recognition of exemplary display of Max’s core values: Sevabhav, Credibility, and Excellence (7th December 2018)
- First Prize – Case Discussion Competition at the 3rd Indo-UK Breast Oncoplastic Masterclass/Conference (August 2016)
- First Prize – Case Discussion Competition at the 2nd Indo-UK Breast Oncoplastic Masterclass/Conference (February 2015)
- First Prize – Poster Presentation at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (2002)
- Annie McKenzie Award (1992) – Awarded in final year MBBS for outstanding contribution to the corporate life of the college
- First Prize – Delhi Medical Association Annual Debate (1989)
- Second Prize – National Science Seminar (1984), awarded along with a 2-year scholarship
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Pink Illumination of Monuments (2012): Organized illumination of Qutub Minar, Akshardham Temple, Safdarjung Tomb, Times of India Building, and Max Hospitals in October 2012 for breast cancer awareness.
- Pink Dandiya (2014): Hosted a carnival and dance event with patients and their families on 18th October 2014.
- Fashion Show (2015): Organized a ramp walk with 20 breast cancer survivors on 22nd March 2015, in collaboration with Max India Foundation and Australian High Commission.
- Pink Carnival (2015): Conducted a large gathering with over 600 participants, mainly breast cancer survivors, on 25th October 2015.
- Pink Raahgiri (2016): Spearheaded the largest-ever breast cancer awareness program with over 6,000 attendees at Connaught Place, New Delhi, on 16th October 2016.
- ‘Touch, Feel, and Do’ Workshops: Conducted multiple hands-on breast cancer awareness workshops for the general public.
Research and Publication
Research
Lead, National Steering Committee, India – EUBREAST sponsored multicentric trial, AXSANA.
Principal Investigator – Multicentre trial with Tata Memorial Hospital:
“A Phase II Randomised Controlled Study of Inj Proluton (Hydroxyprogesterone caproate) as single dose preoperative therapy in patients with high-risk operable breast cancer.”Principal Investigator – Hospital Based Cancer Registry and Patterns of Care data linked to the National Cancer Registry Program (since March 2018).
Co-investigator – Radiology thesis at Max Hospital, Patparganj:
Comparing MR mammogram findings with histopathology in Carcinoma breast.Co-investigator – Two Multi-Centre studies:
Phase 4 trial of Trastuzumab biosimilar in adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer.
Combination study of Ribociclib with Letrozole.
Principal Investigator – Multi-centre trial spearheaded by Tata Memorial Hospital:
“Randomized controlled trial to assess blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels during surgery in operable breast cancer (VGSC Study).”Co-investigator – Thesis:
“A Study of Correlation of MR mammogram and histopathological findings in Carcinoma breast,” Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Saket (2014–2015).Co-investigator – Thesis by Anaesthesia DNB students at Max Saket and Patparganj.
PUBLICATIONS
False Negative Rate of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Intraoperative Frozen Section in Early Breast Cancer Patients: An Institutional Experience.
Gupta, S., Kadayaprath, G., Ambastha, R. et al. Indian J Surg Oncol (2021).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-021-01458-7Bilateral Risk-Reducing Prophylactic Mastectomies in an Unaffected BRCA1 Carrier Using Dermal Sling and Implant.
S Gupta, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta, V Barthwal – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2021Surgical Management of the Axilla in Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Converting to Clinical Node Negativity through Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Current Status.
Maggie Banys-Paluchowski, Maria Luisa Gasparri, Kadayaprath G. Cancers 13 (7), 1565Internal Audit of an Indian Breast Oncosurgery Unit Using EUSOMA Guidelines.
S Gupta, N Gupta, G Kadayaprath – European Journal of Cancer 138, S38, 2020Application of ACOSOG Z0011 Patient Selection Criteria to an Indian Breast Cancer Cohort Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
AK Goel, V Zamre, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta, V Chaudhary, N Guthula, R Tandon, N Kapoor – European Journal of Cancer, 2020Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Breast Cancer: Experience from a Tertiary Care Facility in India.
AK Goel, V Zamre, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta, V Chaudhary, N Guthula, R Tandon, N Kapoor – European Journal of Cancer, 2020Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Early Physiotherapy to Reduce Incidence of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery: An Institutional Experience.
S Gupta, N Gupta, G Kadayaprath, S Neha – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in a Male Breast Cancer: An Underutilized Procedure in India.
S Gupta, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta – Indian Journal of Surgery, 2020Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Early Physiotherapy to Reduce Incidence of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery: An Institutional Experience.
Gupta S, Gupta N, Kadayaprath G. Accepted for publication in IJSO, Dec 2019SVC Obstruction Secondary to Indwelling Central Venous Catheter – A Case Report.
Kadayaprath G, Gupta N, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO03-SO04Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI in Breast Cancer – A Study of 156 Cases.
Bansal R, Gupta N, Kadayaprath G, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO05-SO11Angiosarcoma – A Case Report.
Saxena T, Gupta N, Kadayaprath G, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO01-SO02Biospectroscopic Analysis of Breast Cancer Tissue: Probing Infrared Signatures to Comprehend Biochemical Alterations.
Mehrotra R, Tyagi G, Charak S, Ray B, Kadayaprath G et al. – Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2017Long Term Quality-of-Life Assessment Following One-Stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using Bio-Dimensional Expander Implants: The Patients’ Perspective.
Gui GPH, Kadayaprath G, Tan S et al. – Plast Reconstr Surg., 2008; 121(1): 17–24Clinical Outcome and Service Implications of Screening Women at Increased Breast Cancer Risk from Family History.
Gui GH, Kadayaprath G, Darhouse N, Self J, Ward Ann, A’Hern R, Eeles R – Eur J Surg Oncol., 2006; 32(7): 719–724Five-Year Follow-Up of One-Stage Implant Assisted Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using McGhan 150 Biodimensional Anatomic Expander Implant.
Kadayaprath G, Tan SM, Faliakou EC, Gui GH – (Abstract) Eur J Surg Oncol., 2005; 31:1053Evaluation of Outcome After Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Prospective Comparison of Four Methods.
Gui GPH, Kadayaprath G, Tan S et al. – Plast Reconstr Surg., 2005; 115(7): 1916–26Prospective Comparison of Measurement Outcome Tools After Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Does Perception Match Observation?
Kadayaprath G, Ward A, A’Hern R, Gui GPH – (Abstract) B J Surg., 2004; Vol 91, Supplement 1, 39Siting of Drains After Surgery.
H.K. Chaturvedi, K. Geeta – Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2003; 83(1): 51Management of Locally Advanced Breast Carcinoma.
H.K. Chaturvedi, K. Geeta – Proceedings of Surgery Update, 2001, New Delhi, IndiaPerformance Assessment Scores in Cancer Patients.
R.K. Jindal, K. Geeta – Proceedings of Surgery Update, 1999, New Delhi, IndiaUlcerative Colitis.
K. Geeta, V.K. Malik – Mediquest, India, March 1999Thesis: Comparative Evaluation of the Results of Anal Dilatation, Posterior Internal Sphincterotomy & Subcutaneous Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in the Treatment of Anal Fissure.
Accepted by Delhi University, 1996. Results showed that subcutaneous lateral internal sphincterotomy is the treatment of choice for anal fissure.
List of Treatments
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Breast Conserving Surgery
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Benign Breast surgeries
- Sentinel node Biopsy
- Axillary dissection
- Excision of impalpable lesions
- Breast Audit
- National Registry Program
- Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath?
Dr Geeta Kadayaprath is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with over 30+ years of experience. She practices in Delhi at Apollo Hospitals Delhi. Dr Geeta Kadayaprath holds a degree in MBBS, MS, FRCS. She provides treatments including Lumpectomy. She specializes in treating conditions like Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Head & Neck Tumors.
Why do patients choose Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath?
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is sought after for her expertise in Gynecological Cancer Treatment, Pap collection, and Cancer Screening (Preventive). For more details, please refer to her professional profile.
What is Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's specialization?
Dr Geeta Kadayaprath specializes in Surgical Oncology. She has expertise in treating conditions such as Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Head & Neck Tumors. Her key treatments include Lumpectomy.
What are Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath's medical qualifications?
Dr Geeta Kadayaprath holds MBBS, MS, FRCS, reflecting her comprehensive education in the field of Surgical Oncology.
How many years of experience does Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath have?
Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath has 30+ years of experience in the medical field.
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