10+ years of expertise

Dr. Swathi Prakash

Consultant โ€“ Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology

MCh (Breast & Endocrine Surgery), MS (General Surgery), MBBS    |Rela Hospital Chennai

About Dr. Swathi Prakash

Dr. Swathi Prakash is a surgical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast diseases, including both benign and malignant conditions. Her clinical expertise focuses on breast cancer surgery and advanced oncoplastic procedures designed to preserve breast appearance while effectively treating cancer.

She performs breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and oncoplastic breast reconstruction procedures that combine cancer removal with reconstructive techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes. These procedures help maintain breast shape and improve quality of life for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Prakash also performs vacuum-assisted excision for fibroadenoma, biopsy for suspicious breast lesions, ultrasound-guided aspiration of breast abscesses, and sentinel lymph node biopsy for staging early breast cancer. These minimally invasive techniques allow accurate diagnosis and effective treatment with reduced surgical trauma.

Her work also includes wire-localisation surgery for non-palpable breast tumors and advanced imaging-guided procedures for early breast cancer detection. Through comprehensive surgical oncology care and personalized treatment planning, she focuses on improving survival outcomes and long-term quality of life for patients with breast diseases.

Area of Expertise

Education

  • MCh (Breast & Endocrine Surgery) โ€“ All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • MS (General Surgery) โ€“ Government Kilpauk Medical College & Government Royapettah Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • MBBS โ€“ Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Experience

  • Consultant โ€“ Breast Surgery, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
  • Senior Resident โ€“ All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • Registrar โ€“ Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
  • Senior Resident โ€“ SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Tiruchirappalli
  • Junior Resident โ€“ Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Question

Dr. Swathi Prakash specializes in breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and oncoplastic reconstruction procedures.

Yes. Dr. Swathi Prakash treats benign breast conditions such as fibroadenoma, breast pain, and suspicious breast lesions using advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques.

She uses imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI to accurately diagnose breast conditions and guide treatment decisions.

Yes. Dr. Swathi Prakash performs oncoplastic breast reconstruction and breast-preserving procedures for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.