Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu 
MBBS, MS, Fellowship
Surgical Oncologist
Senior Director
23 Years of Experience
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali
English, Hindi
About Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu
Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu is a renowned Breast Surgical Oncologist with more than 23 years of medical and surgical experience. She is highly skilled in breast cancer surgery, breast conservation procedures, oncoplastic breast surgeries, and sentinel lymph node biopsy techniques. With advanced training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, she combines global expertise with a strong focus on patient-centered cancer care. She has established breast cancer units, authored a widely appreciated awareness book, and actively leads support groups for cancer survivors. Currently, she is associated with Max Healthcare as Senior Director – Surgical Oncology (Breast), contributing to advanced cancer care and awareness initiatives.
Qualifications of Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu
- MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra (1998)
- MS (General Surgery) – Govt. Medical College, Patiala, Punjab (2002)
- Senior Research Fellowship – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2009)
- Fellowship – Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Breast Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA (2009)
Special Area of Interest
- Breast Diseases Management (Benign & Malignant)
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgery (Level I, II, selected Level III)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (Dual Tracer Technique)
- Chemoport Insertions
- Early Diagnosis & Screening of Breast Cancer
- Family History & Risk Assessment in Breast Cancer
Work Experience of Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu
- Senior Director – Surgical Oncology (Breast), Max Healthcare (current)
- Senior Consultant – Apollo Spectra Hospital, New Delhi (2022–2023)
- Visiting Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2022–2023)
- Consultant – Specialist Breast Services, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2015–2022)
- Attending Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2010–2015)
- Fellow – Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Breast Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (2009)
- Senior Research Fellow – Breast Unit, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2009)
- Senior Registrar – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (2004–2007)
- Senior Resident – SGRD Hospital, Amritsar (2003)
Awards & Recognitions
- Certificate for Excellence in Healthcare (Women Cancer) – International Broadcast Media (2020)
- Rising India Women Achiever’s Award – International Women’s Day (2020)
- Established a dedicated Breast Unit at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Karol Bagh
- Founder & Chairperson – GNCCT Charitable Organisation for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Formed “Moving On” Breast Cancer Support Group for survivors and caregivers
- Authored the book “Moving On” in three languages, focusing on breast cancer awareness and survivor stories
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
- Member – Delhi Breast Oncology Group (DBOG)
- Member – Breast Imaging Society of India (BISI)
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Associate Fellow – American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu
- Multiple publications in national and international journals related to breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, and cancer genetics
- Authored educational and awareness articles to promote breast cancer prevention and early detection
Frequently Asked Questions
She specializes in breast surgical oncology, including breast conservation, oncoplastic breast surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and breast cancer genetics.
She has over 23 years of experience after completing her MBBS, with focused expertise in breast oncology.
She received specialized training in Breast Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, and research fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
Yes, she founded the charitable organisation GNCCT, initiated the support group “Moving On”, and authored a book to empower women battling breast cancer.
She has been awarded the Excellence in Healthcare (Women Cancer) award and the Rising India Women Achiever’s Award for her contributions to oncology and women’s health.
