Dr. Garvit Chitkara
Experience: 15+ years
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
Introduction
Dr. Garvit Chitkara is a breast cancer specialist with over 15 years of experience in the field. His patients include women with breast lumps, nipple discharge, and even breast cancer. Dr. Garvit excises breast tumours surgically with proper breast reconstruction. While his main job is cutting out breast cancer safely,
About Dr. Garvit Chitkara
Dr. Garvit Chitkara handles breast cancer operations using careful oncoplastic techniques. He has done hundreds of breast conservation surgeries over the years. His daily work involves mapping out lymph nodes, doing lumpectomies, and reconstructing the breast tissue immediately. Dr. Garvit Chitkara uses new technology, such as specialised dyes and probes, to find the exact lymph nodes to remove without damaging the whole arm.
Dr. Garvit Chitkara has spent years working exclusively on breast diseases in major oncology units. He also travelled to international cancer institutes to train in oncoplastic breast surgery. There, he picked up advanced skills to handle tough breast tumours from the inside out, avoiding complete breast removal whenever possible.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Mangalore
- DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
- HBNI Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Breast), Tata Memorial Hospital.
- Training – Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, European Centres
His qualifications show training and exposure to advanced methods at international centres.
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Garvit Chitkara was highly trained in breast oncology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.
- He strongly advocates for breast conservation over complete mastectomies
- Published massive research on breast cancer survival rates in younger women
Specialities & Expertise
- Oncoplastic breast conservation surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Skin-sparing mastectomy
- Benign breast disease management
- Immediate breast reconstruction
Patient Experience & Approach
Patients say Dr. Garvit Chitkara explains breast lumps without causing extreme panic. He looks at both surgical removal and post-surgery cosmetic results to find what works best. Dr. Garvit Chitkara is direct about what happens to breast shape after surgery and how radiation affects the skin. He puts a massive focus on moving the arm daily to prevent swelling. He makes sure patients know that doing specific arm exercises keeps the lymph fluid draining well.
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This doctor profile has been compiled and written by the Medicsaz editorial team based on publicly available hospital records, credentials, and professional experience. It has been medically reviewed by Dr. Rashid Ali, MBBS (Delhi Medical Council Reg. No. DMC/R/36289) for accuracy of medical qualifications, specializations, and terminology. Medicsaz does not employ this doctor directly; we facilitate access to verified specialists at partner hospitals in India. For the most current information on this doctor’s practice, please consult the hospital directly or contact our team.