Designation of Dr. Kanchan Kaur
Dr. Kanchan Kaur
Surgical Oncologist (Breast), Breast Cancer Surgeon
Senior Director – Breast Surgery & Cancer Care
Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Kanchan Kaur
- Dr. Kanchan Kaur is a highly respected and dedicated Senior Director at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India, specializing in breast cancer and cancer care.
- Dr. Kaur’s educational journey is rooted in excellence, holding an M.B.B.S. degree, followed by an M.S. in General Surgery, and further specialization with an M.R.C.S. from Edinburgh.
- With an impressive background in oncoplastic breast surgery, Dr. Kaur has successfully performed over 3,000 sentinel node biopsies, demonstrating her exceptional skill and commitment to advancing cancer treatment.
- Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Kaur is a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness and early detection. She collaborates closely with multiple NGOs to educate and empower women about the importance of early diagnosis.
- A true innovator, she introduced the “Discovering Hands” program to India, where she trains blind girls to perform breast examinations—an initiative that beautifully merges compassion with cutting-edge healthcare practices.
- She serves as a tutor on the government’s Swayam platform, sharing her vast knowledge with aspiring healthcare professionals.
- Additionally, she has contributed to the breast cancer awareness section of the MShakti app, launched by the Indian Cancer Society, furthering her impact on public health.
- Dr. Kaur is also the founder of “Pink Prana,” a breast cancer support group that offers vital guidance and emotional support to patients and their caregivers throughout their journey from diagnosis to recovery.
Dr. Kanchan Kaur’s Expertise
- Breast Disease Management(Benign and Cancer)
- Sentinel Node Biopsies
- Breast Cancer Surgeries
Work Experience of Dr. Kanchan Kaur
- Senior Director of Breast Services (Cancer Institute) at Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram since 2010 (present)
- Senior Clinical Fellow of Breast Surgery at Northwick Park and St. Mark’s Hospital from 2004 to 2010
- Faculty at Royal College of Surgeons, London
Dr. Kanchan Kaur’s Qualifications
- MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu University in 2000
- MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Jammu University in 2004
- MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg, Scotland, UK in 2005
- Training in Benign and malignant breast disease management from renowned Breast management centers in Paris, London, and New York
Awards & Achievements by Dr. Kanchan Kaur
- Awarded certificates for topping all the four professional MBBS exams
- Awarded five gold medals for obtaining distinction in Preventive and social medicine, Forensic medicine, Microbiology, Physiology and ENT
- Awarded gold medal for best student of the year 2000 by Jammu University
- Awarded PFIZER gold medal for meritorious medical student for the year 1999
- Recipient of the “Chicago Sister Cities International Medical initiative award” Oct 2018
Memberships of Dr. Kanchan Kaur
- Indian Society of Oncology
- Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)