Dr. Nita S. Nair

Consultant, Breast Oncosurgeon

  The highly trained, knowledgeable, and competent surgeon Dr. Nita Nair specializes in breast cancer surgery. She currently works at Apollo Hospital in Mumbai as a Lead Breast Surgeon.

  She graduated from Grant Medical College in Mumbai with an MBBS degree, and she also did a residency in general surgery at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre. She also has an M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and an MRCS(Ed) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and was senior consultant and professor of breast cancer surgery at Tata Memorial hospital for over 12 years

Dr. Nita Nair, Renowned Breast Cancer Specialist in Mumbai

Having done a research post at the University of Michigan, and research fellowships in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. Nita Nair has considerable clinical and research expertise. Additionally, more than 40 Phase II and III clinical trials, primarily focusing on the management of breast cancer, have been undertaken and analyzed by her.

Education

  • M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • MRCS(Ed) from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh , UK
  • DNB (Gen Surg) from P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai
  • MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai

Professional Memberships

  • Associate editor IJMPO
  • Associate Editor of the Annals of Breast Diseases
  • Executive Committee member of ABSI
  • Secretary of Comprehensive Breast Collaborative Group
  • Reviewer for numerous National and International Journals

Why consult Dr.Nair?

  • 20 + years of experience
  • Expertise in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Focused on Young women with Breast Cancer and offer specialized care that addresses specific needs of the patient, thus helping them receive comprehensive and compassionate care throughout their breast cancer journey
  • Commitment to survivorship and quality of life issues
  • Active contributor towards the advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment and Care, which helps in offering patients an access to cutting-edge treatment options and innovative approaches.

Professional Experience

April 2023 – Present :

  • Lead Breast Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Maharashtra

May 2010- March 2023 :

  • Professor and Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • Faculty on the MCh oncoplasty course in India which is associated with university of East Anglia UK.

Teaching Experience (2010 to Present) :

  • Senior residents and Fellows (training for the degree of MCh and HBNI fellowship in breast oncology) in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2010 to Present)
  • Faculty on the MCh oncoplasty course in India which is associated with university of East Anglia UK