Dr. Manjula Rao is a top Breast Surgeon at Apollo Proton Cancer Center in Chennai, with over 12 years of dedicated experience in the field of breast cancer surgery. She is recognized as one of India’s leading experts in Breast Oncoplasty and Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery, offering women advanced surgical care with an emphasis on both cancer control and cosmetic outcomes.
Dr. Rao received exclusive training in breast diseases and cancer management at prestigious institutions including Tata Memorial Hospital, Hinduja Hospital (Mumbai), and Adyar Cancer Institute (Chennai). She further earned a Master’s in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
In January 2025, Dr. Rao made history as the first surgeon in India and South Asia to perform an Endoscopic Mastectomy with Reconstruction, a landmark in minimally invasive breast surgery. She is also one of the early pioneers of Breast Oncoplasty in India.
Her achievements have been recognized with awards such as the Most Trusted Breast Oncosurgeon in Chennai (Dynergic Solutions) and the Best Oncoplastic Surgeon in Chennai (The Hindu Group & Madras Club, 2024). At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, she leads several impactful initiatives including the “Save the Breast” campaign and the Apollo Breast Cancer Diaries, one of Chennai’s first hospital-based breast cancer support groups.
Areas of Expertise:
- Benign Breast Disorders
- Breast Cancer Management
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
- Breast Conservation and Reconstruction Techniques
- Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Initiatives
