Dr. Mahdi Rezai

About Dr. Mahdi Rezai

Dr. Mahdi Rezai is a globally renowned Surgical Oncologist and Senologist in Dusseldorf with 33+ years of experience in breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic and breast-conserving techniques, and breast reconstruction. He has personally treated over 21,000 breast cancer patients, founded the European Academy of Senology, and was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2015.

33+ years of experience in surgical oncology and senology
21,000+ breast cancer patients treated personally with his team
Director — Düsseldorf Breast Center, Luisen Krankenhaus, since 1996
Founder — European Academy of Senology, International Senology Initiative, Düsseldorf Breast Cancer Conference
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2015) and Focus-Health Best Doctor (2018)

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Graduation — Degree in General Medicine, Medical Faculty of Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 1975–1981
Specialty in Oncology — Germany, 1987
Medical studies also undertaken in Paris, France

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Senology (Breast Surgery)
Specialised training in Oncoplastic and Breast-Conserving Surgery
Specialised training in Breast Reconstruction
Senior Doctor & Chief Medical Representative — Senology Department, Gynaecological Hospital Düsseldorf-Gerresheim (Past)

Certifications & Accreditations

North Rhine Medical Council Registration
Specialist (Facharzt) Certification — Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Surgical Oncology, Germany
Founder & Owner — European Academy of Senology
Member — EUROMA

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Breast Tumours (Benign & Malignant)
Recurrent Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Gynaecological Oncology Conditions
Lung Cancer
Lung Cyst
Mesothelioma
Lung Metastases
Tracheal Disease

Sub-specialties

Breast Cancer Surgery & Oncoplastic Techniques: Globally recognised specialist in minimally invasive and breast-conserving surgery — a leading surgical oncologist specialist in Dusseldorf for breast cancer surgery and reconstruction.
Senology & Multidisciplinary Breast Care: Founder of the European Academy of Senology and the Düsseldorf Breast Cancer Conference — among the best surgical oncologist doctor in Germany for senology.
Thoracic & Lung Surgical Oncology: Specialised expertise in lung cancer staging, curative and palliative surgery, mesothelioma surgery, laser surgery of lung metastases, and intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Mastectomy & Skin/Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Breast Reconstruction (Implant & Autologous)
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Lung Cancer Surgery (Curative & Palliative)
Mesothelioma Surgery
Laser Surgery of Lung Metastases
Intraoperative Hyperthermic Chemotherapy
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Interventional Bronchoscopy (Stents, Laser Therapy)

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Mahdi Rezai can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Düsseldorf Breast Center, Luisen Krankenhaus, Dusseldorf, Germany — Director / Medical Director, since 1996/1997 (Present)
University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany — Affiliated Surgical Oncologist (Concurrent)
German-International Medical Centres (G-IMC) — Scientific Director (Concurrent)

Past Affiliations

Düsseldorf Breast Center, Luisen Krankenhaus — Medical Director, since 1997
University Hospital Düsseldorf — Affiliated since 1996
Gynaecological Hospital Düsseldorf-Gerresheim, Germany — Senior Doctor and Chief Medical Representative, Senology Department (Past)
Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf — Specialty in Oncology, 1987
Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf — Medical Studies, 1975–1981
Paris, France — Medical Studies (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

Founder & Owner — European Academy of Senology
Founder — International Senology Initiative (ISI)
Founder — Düsseldorf Breast Cancer Conference (attracting ~1,300 international specialists)
Co-founder — West-German Breast Centre (WBC)
Founder — German Study Group Breast Cancer
Founder — German International Medical Institute
Founder — Rezai Stiftung e.V. (Medical Aid for Herat / Afghanistan, opened first women's hospital 2008)
Editor and Author — Springer Nature "Breast Cancer Essentials: Perspectives for Surgeons" (with Kocdor MA, Canturk NZ)
Multiple peer-reviewed national and international journal publications

Key Achievements

21,000+ breast cancer patients treated personally with his team
30+ years of pioneering work in senology and breast cancer surgery
Founded one of Germany's first dedicated breast centres in 1997
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2015)

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany — for outstanding achievements in German healthcare, 2015
Best Doctor — Focus-Health Ranking, 2018
Founder & Owner — European Academy of Senology
Founder — Düsseldorf Breast Cancer Conference (~1,300 international specialists)
Founder — Rezai Stiftung e.V. (humanitarian medical aid foundation)

Professional Memberships

European Academy of Senology — Founder & Owner
European Institute of Oncology (IEO)
EUROMA
Euro-Asian Society of Mastology (ESOMA)
Turkish Academy of Senology (SENATURK)
North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology
German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Austrian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
West German Study Group Breast Cancer — Founder

Research & Publications

Published Papers & Books (Selected)

Rezai M, Kocdor MA, Canturk NZ (Editors). Breast Cancer Essentials: Perspectives for Surgeons. Springer Nature, 2021.
Multiple peer-reviewed publications across breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, breast reconstruction, and lung surgical oncology — accessible via PubMed.
Multiple national and international journal articles in senology and surgical oncology.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Oncoplastic and breast-conserving surgery techniques
Breast reconstruction (implant and autologous)
Multidisciplinary senology training and education
Intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy
International standards for breast cancer therapy

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Surgical Oncology Consultation	₹15,000 – ₹35,000	$180 – $420
Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy)	₹6,00,000 – ₹14,00,000	$7,200 – $16,800
Mastectomy with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy	₹8,00,000 – ₹18,00,000	$9,600 – $21,600
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery + Reconstruction	₹14,00,000 – ₹28,00,000	$16,800 – $33,600
Lung Cancer Surgery	₹14,00,000 – ₹28,00,000	$16,800 – $33,600

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Mahdi Rezai use in Surgical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Mahdi Rezai uses advanced surgical oncology technologies including oncoplastic and breast-conserving surgery, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, breast reconstruction (implant and autologous), minimally invasive thoracic surgery, intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy, laser surgery for lung metastases, and interventional bronchoscopy — supporting world-class breast and thoracic cancer care.

2. What conditions does Dr. Mahdi Rezai specialize in treating?

Dr. Mahdi Rezai is a leading surgical oncologist specialist in Dusseldorf, Germany, treating breast cancer, recurrent and metastatic breast cancer, breast tumours, gynaecological oncology conditions, lung cancer, lung cysts, mesothelioma, lung metastases, and tracheal disease — among the best surgical oncologist doctor in Germany for senology.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Mahdi Rezai?

Appointments with Dr. Mahdi Rezai can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Mahdi Rezai?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Mahdi Rezai, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Dusseldorf, Germany.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counseling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival in Germany.

6. Does Dr. Mahdi Rezai offer second opinions for Surgical Oncologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of breast cancer, oncoplastic surgery, breast reconstruction, or lung surgical oncology cases from a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist in Dusseldorf, Germany.

About Dr. Mahdi Rezai