Dr. Nita S. Nair is a highly esteemed Breast Surgeon with over 21 years of extensive clinical experience, currently serving as the Lead Consultant in Breast Surgery at Apollo Cancer Centre in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. She has an impressive educational background, having earned her MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, followed by DNB in General Surgery from P.D. Hinduja National Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Nair holds the MRCS qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and completed her M.Ch in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
As a senior professor and consultant surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. Nair has been instrumental in the management of breast diseases, leading significant research in breast cancer treatment. She has contributed as a lead co-investigator and author on crucial publications concerning the role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer and the perioperative use of lidocaine in early-stage breast cancer. Her expertise is recognized nationally and internationally, as evidenced by her delivery of more than 200 invited lectures and her authorship of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
Dr. Nair is also a member of key professional organizations, including the Executive Committee of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India and the Comprehensive Breast Collaborative Society. Her areas of interest cover various aspects of breast health, including oncological surgery, the treatment of young women with breast cancer, and survivorship issues that focus on quality of life. Furthermore, she serves as faculty for the University of East Anglia's Master's program in oncoplastic surgery, where she shares her insights and knowledge with aspiring medical professionals. Fluent in both English and Hindi, Dr. Nair is dedicated to providing comprehensive care tailored to her patients' needs, making her a prominent figure in the field of breast surgery.