Prof Dr Geeta Kadayaprath

Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath is a senior breast surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience, known for her exclusive focus on breast cancer surgery and oncoplastic techniques. She combines advanced surgical expertise with a strong emphasis on breast conservation, reconstruction, and patient-centered care. Actively involved in research, training, and breast cancer awareness initiatives, she works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and personalized breast cancer treatment.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS Internship – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi (1993)
• Housemanship – Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi (1993)
• MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi (1997)
• FRCS – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology & Oncoplastic Surgery Lead – Apollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer Centre, New Delhi (2024 – Present)
• Principal Director & Head, Breast Surgical Oncology – Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Super Speciality Hospitals, Patparganj, Vaishali & Noida (2014 – 2024)
• Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology – Max Super Speciality Hospital (2009 – 2014)
• Consultant – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (2004 – 2009)
• Clinical Research Fellow, Breast Unit – Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK (2004)
• Junior Consultant – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2003)
• Senior Registrar – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2002)
• Senior Resident – Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi (2000)

Professional Memberships

• Vice President – Oncology Forum
• Ex-Secretary – Oncology Forum
• Executive Member – Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
• Founder Member & Honorary Secretary – Delhi Breast Oncology Group
• Past Executive Member – Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Past Executive Member – Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Awards and Achievements

• Women of Influence Award (2019) – Presented by Garnet and Gold for exemplary contribution to healthcare on International Women’s Day (8 March 2019)
• Second Prize – Poster Presentation, Patient Outcomes Conference (February 2019)
• Max Healthcare CEO’s Award (2018) – For outstanding demonstration of core values: Sevabhav, Credibility, and Excellence (7 December 2018)
• First Prize – Case Discussion Competition, 3rd Indo-UK Breast Oncoplastic Masterclass/Conference (August 2016)
• First Prize – Case Discussion Competition, 2nd Indo-UK Breast Oncoplastic Masterclass/Conference (February 2015)
• First Prize – Poster Presentation, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (2002)
• Annie McKenzie Award (1992) – For outstanding contribution to corporate life during final year MBBS
• First Prize – Delhi Medical Association Annual Debate (1989)
• Second Prize – National Science Seminar (1984), awarded with a two-year scholarship

Research:

• Lead, National Steering Committee, India – EUBREAST sponsored multicentric trial, AXSANA.
• Principal Investigator – Multicentre trial with Tata Memorial Hospital:
  “A Phase II Randomised Controlled Study of Inj Proluton (Hydroxyprogesterone caproate) as single dose preoperative therapy in patients with high-risk operable breast cancer.”
• Principal Investigator – Hospital Based Cancer Registry and Patterns of Care data linked to the National Cancer Registry Program (since March 2018).
• Co-investigator – Radiology thesis at Max Hospital, Patparganj: Comparing MR mammogram findings with histopathology in carcinoma breast.
• Co-investigator – Two Multi-Centre studies:
  • Phase 4 trial of Trastuzumab biosimilar in adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer.
  • Combination study of Ribociclib with Letrozole.
• Principal Investigator – Multi-centre trial spearheaded by Tata Memorial Hospital: “Randomized controlled trial to assess blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels during surgery in operable breast cancer (VGSC Study).”
• Co-investigator – Thesis: “A Study of Correlation of MR mammogram and histopathological findings in Carcinoma breast,” Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Saket (2014–2015).
• Co-investigator – Thesis by Anaesthesia DNB students at Max Saket and Patparganj.

Publications:

• False Negative Rate of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Intraoperative Frozen Section in Early Breast Cancer Patients: An Institutional Experience.
  Gupta, S., Kadayaprath, G., Ambastha, R. et al. Indian J Surg Oncol, 2021. DOI
• Bilateral Risk-Reducing Prophylactic Mastectomies in an Unaffected BRCA1 Carrier Using Dermal Sling and Implant.
  S Gupta, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta, V Barthwal – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2021
• Surgical Management of the Axilla in Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Converting to Clinical Node Negativity through Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Current Status.
  Maggie Banys-Paluchowski, Maria Luisa Gasparri, Kadayaprath G. Cancers 13 (7), 1565
• Internal Audit of an Indian Breast Oncosurgery Unit Using EUSOMA Guidelines.
  S Gupta, N Gupta, G Kadayaprath – European Journal of Cancer 138, S38, 2020
• Application of ACOSOG Z0011 Patient Selection Criteria to an Indian Breast Cancer Cohort Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.
  AK Goel, V Zamre, G Kadayaprath, et al. – European Journal of Cancer, 2020
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Breast Cancer: Experience from a Tertiary Care Facility in India.
  AK Goel, V Zamre, G Kadayaprath, et al. – European Journal of Cancer, 2020
• Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Early Physiotherapy to Reduce Incidence of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery: An Institutional Experience.
  S Gupta, N Gupta, G Kadayaprath, S Neha – Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in a Male Breast Cancer: An Underutilized Procedure in India.
  S Gupta, G Kadayaprath, N Gupta – Indian Journal of Surgery, 2020
• SVC Obstruction Secondary to Indwelling Central Venous Catheter – A Case Report.
  Kadayaprath G, Gupta N, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO03-SO04
• Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI in Breast Cancer – A Study of 156 Cases.
  Bansal R, Gupta N, Kadayaprath G, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO05-SO11
• Angiosarcoma – A Case Report.
  Saxena T, Gupta N, Kadayaprath G, Chaturvedi HK, Agarwal M – Ann. Int. Med. Den. Res., 2018; 4(3): SO01-SO02
• Biospectroscopic Analysis of Breast Cancer Tissue: Probing Infrared Signatures to Comprehend Biochemical Alterations.
  Mehrotra R, Tyagi G, Charak S, Ray B, Kadayaprath G et al. – Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2017
• Long Term Quality-of-Life Assessment Following One-Stage Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using Bio-Dimensional Expander Implants: The Patients’ Perspective.
  Gui GPH, Kadayaprath G, Tan S et al. – Plast Reconstr Surg., 2008; 121(1):17–24
• Clinical Outcome and Service Implications of Screening Women at Increased Breast Cancer Risk from Family History.
  Gui GH, Kadayaprath G, Darhouse N, et al. – Eur J Surg Oncol., 2006; 32(7): 719–724
• Five-Year Follow-Up of One-Stage Implant Assisted Immediate Breast Reconstruction Using McGhan 150 Biodimensional Anatomic Expander Implant.
  Kadayaprath G, Tan SM, Faliakou EC, Gui GH – Eur J Surg Oncol., 2005; 31:1053 (Abstract)
• Evaluation of Outcome After Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Prospective Comparison of Four Methods.
  Gui GPH, Kadayaprath G, Tan S et al. – Plast Reconstr Surg., 2005; 115(7): 1916–26
• Prospective Comparison of Measurement Outcome Tools After Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Does Perception Match Observation?
  Kadayaprath G, Ward A, A’Hern R, Gui GPH – B J Surg., 2004; Vol 91, Supplement 1, 39
• Siting of Drains After Surgery.
  H.K. Chaturvedi, K. Geeta – Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2003; 83(1): 51
• Management of Locally Advanced Breast Carcinoma.
  H.K. Chaturvedi, K. Geeta – Proceedings of Surgery Update, 2001, New Delhi, India
• Performance Assessment Scores in Cancer Patients.
  R.K. Jindal, K. Geeta – Proceedings of Surgery Update, 1999, New Delhi, India
• Ulcerative Colitis.
  K. Geeta, V.K. Malik – Mediquest, India, March 1999
• Thesis: Comparative Evaluation of the Results of Anal Dilatation, Posterior Internal Sphincterotomy & Subcutaneous Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in the Treatment of Anal Fissure.
  Accepted by Delhi University, 1996; concluded that subcutaneous lateral internal sphincterotomy is the treatment of choice for anal fissure.

Academics and Beyond:

• Lead, National Steering Committee (India) – EUBREAST-sponsored multicentric AXSANA Trial
• Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship – Max Hospital, Patparganj & Vaishali
• Indian Faculty, MCh Oncoplasty – University of East Anglia
• Conducts weekly multidisciplinary Breast Tumour Board meetings involving:
  • Surgical, Medical, and Radiation Oncologists
  • Breast Radiologist
  • Breast Pathologist
  • Geneticist
  • Psychologist
• Organizes monthly Breast Oncology Research Forum meetings to promote research and publications
• Principal Investigator, Hospital-Based Cancer Registry Program – Max Hospital, Patparganj
• Conducts annual October Breast Cancer Support Group meetings (past 5 years)
• Leads monthly Breast Support Group meetings focusing on patient education and peer support