Dr. Manjula Rao
- Surgery Trailblazer | Healer | Champion of Women’s Health
Senior Consultant – Breast Cancer, Oncoplasty & Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery Trailblazer. Healer. Champion of Women’s Health.
Dr. Manjula Rao isn’t just a surgeon — she is a pioneer who is quietly but powerfully changing the landscape of breast cancer care in India. With over 12 years of specialized experience, her journey is one of skill, resilience, and unwavering commitment to women’s health.
After earning her Master’s in General Surgery, Dr. Rao chose a path less travelled — dedicating herself exclusively to the complex and sensitive field of breast cancer. She trained at India’s most respected institutions, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Hinduja Hospital, and Adyar Cancer Institute.
But it was her pioneering spirit that truly set her apart.
In January 2025, Dr. Rao made history as the first surgeon in India and South Asia to perform an Endoscopic Mastectomy with Reconstruction — a minimally invasive surgery that redefines how breast cancer is treated and how women heal.
Her academic journey led her to the University of East Anglia, UK, where she earned a Master’s in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery — becoming one of India’s earliest advocates for this transformative approach that combines medical precision with aesthetic preservation.
At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, she launched initiatives like the “Save the Breast” campaign and Apollo Breast Cancer Diaries, creating safe spaces for healing and dialogue.
Whether it’s the young woman diagnosed in her 20s, the elderly patient needing comfort and clarity, or the woman balancing motherhood and recovery, Dr. Rao’s care goes beyond the operating table. She meets her patients with empathy, empowerment, and an eye for dignity.
Her accolades speak volumes:
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Most Trusted Breast Oncosurgeon in Chennai – Dynergic Solutions
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Best Oncoplastic Surgeon, 2024 – The Hindu Group & Madras Club
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Beyond her surgical excellence, Dr. Rao is a teacher, mentor, speaker, writer, and fierce advocate. She’s a National Faculty member, regularly invited to leading medical forums across the country, and a guiding light for aspiring surgeons.
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But there’s more to her than the scalpel and symposiums.
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She’s a fitness enthusiast, a thought leader, and a woman who believes in holistic healing — combining science, compassion, and strength in everything she does.
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At her core, Dr. Manjula Rao believes in redefining what recovery can look like for Indian women — less pain, more dignity; less fear, more awareness; less silence, more sisterhood.
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