Manjula Rao is a highly skilled Consultant - Breast Specialist and Oncosurgeon at Apollo Cancer Centre and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai. With a focus on Breast Conservation, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Preventive Breast Oncology, and Cancer Survivorship, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to her patients. Alongside her clinical work, Manjula has a strong passion for research and teaching, actively engaging in academic conferences both nationally and internationally. Her contributions have been recognized through numerous scientific publications in prestigious peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Speciality And Areas Of Interest:

• Breast conservation
• Oncoplasty
• Breast cancer awareness
• Oligometastatic disease

Education & Training:

• MS (General Surgery).
• Clinical & Research Fellowship, Breast Diseases.
• Certificate in Breast Oncoplasty, conferred by the European Society of Surgical Oncology.

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
• Mentor for postgraduate students in Superspeciality Courses
• Peer-reviewer for National and International journals
• Core member of Docplexus Young Experts Panel of India

Memberships:

• Life membership ASI (Association of Surgeons of India).
• Life membership ABSI (Association of Breast Surgeons of India).
• Life membership IASO (Indian Association of Surgical oncology).
• Member ESSO (European Society of Surgical Oncology).

Awards And Achievements:

• Sri Anjar Karunakar Prize (Gold medal) in Biochemistry.

Research And Publications:

• Multiple publications in Indian & International Journals.
• Investigator in Multiple investigator-initiated trials.