Dr. Manjula Rao
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
Doctor's Profile
Speciality:
Breast Surgeon
Qualifications & Experience:
8+ years of experience
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
Fellow (Breast Diseases)
Fellow (Breast Oncology)
Hospital
ABOUT
Dr Manjula Rao is a dedicated Breast Surgery specialist in Chennai, with over 8 years of experience. Dr Rao holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and has completed fellowships in Breast Diseases and Breast Oncology, showcasing her significant expertise in the field. Dr Rao is known for treating conditions like breast cancer, benign breast diseases, and lactation-related issues.
Her extensive experience includes breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, breast conservation surgery (preserving the breast while removing cancer), mastectomy (complete removal of the affected breast), oncoplastic surgery (reconstruction after cancer removal), and managing lactation-related problems like breast pain. As a skilled surgeon, Dr Manjula Rao is proficient in procedures such as breast biopsies, sentinel lymph node biopsies (to check for cancer spread), lumpectomies (removing tumours), and reconstructive surgeries post-mastectomy.