Dr. Krithika Murugan

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Krithika Murugan

Senior Consultant

16+ years of experience

MBBS, MRCS
HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Krithika Murugan

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Breast Cancer (Early, Locally Advanced, Recurrent)
    • Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
    • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    • Male Breast Cancer
    • BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer (Genetic Risk Management)
    • Benign Breast Disease
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Anal Cancer
    • Rectal Cancer
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Surgical Management)
    • Sarcomas of the Breast & Soft Tissue
    • Phyllodes Tumours

    Sub-specialties

    • Breast Oncoplastic Surgery: Breast conservation, oncoplasty and reconstruction — a leading Surgical Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India for breast oncoplastic surgery.
    • Robotic Breast Cancer Surgery: Minimally invasive techniques to improve breast cancer treatment — trusted as the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in India for robotic breast surgery.
    • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Edinburgh-trained colorectal surgeon.
    • Breast Reconstruction & Cosmetic Surgery: Post-mastectomy aesthetic outcomes.
    • Genetic Risk Management: BRCA-positive breast cancer counselling and prophylactic surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS)
    • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction (Immediate & Delayed)
    • Robotic Breast Cancer Surgery
    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Skin-Sparing & Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
    • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
    • Anterior Resection & APR for Rectal Cancer
    • Right & Left Hemicolectomy
    • Prophylactic Mastectomy for BRCA-Positive Patients
    • Phyllodes Tumour Excision

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, 2002 (Gold Medallist)
    • MRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Breast and Colorectal Surgery — Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
    • Fellowship Training in Colorectal Surgery — Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    • Fellowship Training in Laparoscopic Surgery — MATTU, Guildford, United Kingdom
    • Specialised training in Higher Surgical Training — United Kingdom
    • Specialised training in Breast Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    • Specialised training in Robotic Breast Cancer Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration
    • Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom — Member
    • British Medical Association — Member
    • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) — Member
    • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Breast Surgeon — HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, K.R. Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Present)
    • Consultant Surgical Oncologist — Manipal Northside Hospital, Bangalore, India

    Past Affiliations

    • Higher Surgical Trainee — United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS)
    • Fellowship in Breast and Colorectal Surgery — Royal College of Surgeons, UK
    • Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery — Edinburgh, UK
    • Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery — MATTU, Guildford, UK

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author of multiple international publications with prize-winning research
    • Active in research and audit projects in breast oncology
    • Mentor and teacher to junior surgical trainees
    • Co-author of nutrition oncology research (Sathiaraj E, Afshan K, Sruthi, Jadoni A, Murugan K, Patil S, et al. Effects of a plant-based high-protein diet on fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. Nutr Cancer. 2023;75(3):846–56.)

    Key Achievements

    • 22+ years of clinical experience in surgical oncology
    • 8,000+ oncological surgeries performed
    • 3,000+ breast cancer surgeries performed
    • MBBS Gold Medallist from a leading state health sciences university
    • Pioneer in advanced Breast Conservative Surgeries in India
    • Internationally trained UK colorectal and breast surgeon

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