Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon – India
About Dr. Kanchan Kaur
Dr. Kanchan Kaur is a Senior Director and leading Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Specialist at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, with over 20 years of experience in breast cancer treatment. She has performed 3,000+ sentinel node biopsies and specializes in breast conservation and reconstruction. Trained in the UK, Paris, and New York, Dr. Kaur blends global expertise with compassionate care. She is the founder of Pink Prana and introduced the “Discovering Hands” initiative in India. Widely published and awarded, she offers teleconsultations and international support, empowering patients with informed, personalized treatment plans focused on clinical precision and emotional strength.
- Medical Degrees:
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Jammu University, 2000
- MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College, Jammu University, 2004
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2005
- Fellowships & Special Training:
- Senior Clinical Fellowship in Breast Surgery – Northwick Park and St. Mark’s Hospital, London (2004–2010)
- Advanced training in benign and malignant breast disease – Paris, London, and New York
- Certifications & Accreditations:
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
- Certified Tutor – Government of India’s Swayam Learning Platform
- Major Cancer Types Treated:
- Breast Cancer
- Benign Breast Conditions
- Sub-specialties:
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Sentinel Node Biopsies
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Advanced Procedures Performed:
- Over 3,000 + Sentinel Node Biopsies
- Breast Reconstruction Surgeries
- Image-Guided Breast Surgery
Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
- Senior Director, Breast Services – Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (2010–Present)
- Senior Clinical Fellow, Breast Surgery – Northwick Park and St. Mark’s Hospital, UK (2004–2010)
Academic & Research Roles:
- Faculty, Royal College of Surgeons, London
- Contributor, Breast Cancer Awareness – MShakti App by Indian Cancer Society
- Tutor, Swayam – Government of India Online Platform
Key Achievements & Contributions:
- Introduced the “Discovering Hands” program to India – Training visually impaired women to detect breast lumps through touch
- Founder, Pink Prana – A breast cancer support group
- Active collaboration with NGOs to promote early detection of breast cancer
- Gold Medals in Physiology, Microbiology, PSM, Forensic Medicine, ENT – Jammu University
- Best Student of the Year (2000) – Jammu University
- PFIZER Gold Medal (1999) – Meritorious Medical Student
- Chicago Sister Cities International Medical Initiative Award – 2018
- Published Papers: Multiple academic papers in national and international journals related to breast surgery and oncology
- Conference Faculty: Regular speaker and faculty member at prominent breast cancer conferences
- Books/Chapters: Contributor to awareness and academic literature on breast cancer
- Consultation Fee and treatment plans & cost estimates are provided based on clinical evaluation.
- Language Support
- Visa & Travel Assistance
- Virtual Consultations and second opinions
Notable Case: Introduced tactile breast examination by blind women, successfully improving early detection in low-resource settings
Testimonials:
“Dr. Kaur is not just a doctor—she is a guide, mentor, and support system for every breast cancer patient.” – Ms Chaaya
“Dr. Kanchan’s compassionate care and clarity gave us strength through every stage of treatment.” – Ritu S.
“Her expertise in breast cancer surgery and constant support made a world of difference in my recovery.” – A. Verma
“She combines deep knowledge with genuine empathy—truly a blessing for every patient she treats.” – Meena J.
“Thanks to Dr. Kanchan, I faced breast cancer with confidence and came out stronger on the other side.” – S. Luthra
- Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Kaur believes in combining clinical precision with compassionate care. She ensures open communication, emotional support, and shared decision-making for each patient.
- Technology & Innovation: Integrates the latest techniques in breast imaging, sentinel node biopsies, and oncoplastic surgery.
- Leads innovative programs like “Discovering Hands” and leverages mobile apps like MShakti for public health outreach.
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