Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu is a leading breast oncosurgeon with over 23 years of experience in managing benign and malignant breast diseases. Trained at prestigious centers like Tata Memorial Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, USA), she combines surgical precision with a patient-centric approach. Dr. Saggu has established specialized breast units and awareness programs, focusing on early detection, breast conservation, and comprehensive post-cancer rehabilitation. She is also an author, educator, and strong advocate for women’s cancer awareness.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra (1998)
• MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab (2002)
• Senior Research Fellowship (Breast Surgery) – Tata Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (2009)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – Surgical Oncology (Breast), Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali and Max Medcentre, Meerut (Present)
• Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Specialist Breast Services, Apollo Spectra Hospital, New Delhi (2022 – 2023)
• Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2015 – 2022)
• Attending Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2010 – 2015)
• Senior Research Fellow – Breast Unit, Tata Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (2009)
• Trainee – Breast Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA (2009)
• Senior Registrar – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (2004 – 2007)
• Senior Resident – SGRD Hospital, Amritsar (2003)

Awards and Achievements:

• Certificate of Excellence in Healthcare (Women Cancer) – International Broadcast Media (2020)
• Rising India Women Achiever’s Award – International Women’s Day (2020)
• Founder and Chairperson – GNCCT (Charitable Organization for Breast Cancer Awareness)
• Established a Dedicated Breast Unit at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Karol Bagh
• Formed a Breast Cancer Support Group “Moving On” for survivors and caregivers
• Authored the book “Moving On”, published in three languages, focusing on life after breast cancer

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Delhi Breast Oncology Group (DBOG)
• Breast Imaging Society of India (BISI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Associate Fellow – American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Articles:

• Author of “Moving On” – A book on breast cancer awareness, life after treatment, and survivor stories