Chennai Breast Centre

Our Doctors

Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna

MBBS., DNB (Surg), FRCS (Edin), PG Dip. in Clinical Oncology

Senior Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna is a leading consultant oncoplastic surgeon of Chennai practicing at Chennai Breast Centre, Chennai, Tamilnadu. Finishing her MBBS in 1988 from Madras Medical College, Dr. Selvi Radhakrishna undertook comprehensive training at Chennai & the United Kingdom leading to DNB (National Board of India) in general surgery, FRCS (Edinburgh), and a Post graduate diploma in clinical oncology (University of Birmingham, UK).

Dr. Selvi returned to India in 2007 to set up Chennai Breast Centre to provide specialised breast treatments in India. She is an ASI Life Member (Association of Surgeons of India), an ABSI Life Member (Association of Breast Surgeons of India), and has authored several books on expert topics involving Breast Cancer & Breast Diseases. She also runs a trust called Sharana Breast Cancer Relief and Research Foundation a non-profitable, charitable, non-governmental organization, which aims to assist women during this very difficult phase of life when faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer.

Dr. Debashri S

MBBS, MS, MRCS (Edin.)

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Dr. Debashri S is a Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon at Chennai Breast Centre. She earned her MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, followed by advanced training in breast oncology. She holds an MCh in Principles of Oncoplasty from the University of East Anglia (UK), is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), and a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS – Breast Surgery).

Her professional journey includes observerships and courses at globally renowned institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (USA), Tata Medical Centre (Kolkata), and Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai). With several publications in reputed journals like The Breast and Breast Global Journal, Dr. Debashri has also earned multiple accolades, including the Betadine Young Surgeon Award (ABSICON 2024) and Best Oral Presentation (ABSICON 2025). 

Dr. Balapriya BS

MBBS, MS Surgery

Consultant Breast Surgeon

Dr. B. S. Balapriya is a skilled Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon serving as a Consultant Breast Surgeon at the Chennai Breast Centre, providing comprehensive management for benign and malignant breast conditions. She completed her MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. Her professional experience includes careers at the Cancer Institute (W.I.A), Adyar, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.

Her professional interests include breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic and reconstructive procedures, and holistic breast health care. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered treatment, she is also an active member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI).

Dr. Saranya Parthasarathy

MBBS, MS Surgery

Fellow Breast Surgery

Dr. Saranya Parthasarathy completed her MBBS at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, in 2021, followed by postgraduate training in General Surgery from Mysore in 2025. She has been an active participant in national conferences and has contributed to social causes through MedHope, a non-profit organization supporting children with cancer, where she helped organize medical camps and fundraisers. She is a member of the Tamilnadu Medical Council, the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and the Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI).

Currently, she is undergoing fellowship training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at the Chennai Breast Centre.

Dr. Nandini Govindarajan

MBBS., MD

Senior Consultant Pathologist

Dr. Nandini Govindarajan is a skilled and dedicated Diagnostic oncopathologist with a subspecialty focus on breast, bone, and soft tissue malignancies. She is trained at multiple prestigious institutions such as Kilpauk Medical College and Goschen Institute of Pathology, Madras Medical College. 

She has more than 15 years experience reporting Cytology, Histopathology, Bone marrow aspirates, Frozen sections and Immunohistochemistry. She is a life member of many breast and BST specialty associations and the Indian Academy of pathologists. She has published articles in a few national journals.

Dr. B. Jegadish

MBBS, FRCA (LONDON), DA, DEAA

Senior Consultant - Anaesthesiology

Dr.Jegadish Baskaran is a renowned senior anesthesiologist with more that 20 years of experience in anaesthesia both in India as well as in the UK. He obtained his MBBS and DA from Stanley Medical College , Chennai. He completed his FRCA in 1997 from Royal college of anesthesiologist London. He has worked as a consultant in Mid Essex Hospital in the UK following which he decided to return to India to serve the community.

His expertise includes pain management, specifically in palliative care. He is experienced in advanced airway techniques, regional anaesthesia procedures, Ultrasound guided procedures including nerve blocks and central line cannulations. He and Dr.Selvi together have successfully performed more than one thousand mastectomies as daycare procedures – first time in India.

Dr. S. Geethapriya

MBBS, DMRD, DNB (RD), FRCR (UK), EDiR, DICR (Diplomate of Indian college of Radiology)

Senior Consultant Radiologist

Dr. Geethapriya is a highly skilled and dedicated radiologist, with more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in her field and a specialized focus on onco-imaging for over a decade. She completed her post-graduation at the esteemed Barnard Institute of Radiology, Madras medical college, where she gained extensive knowledge and expertise in her field.

Her expertise extends particularly to breast imaging, with proficiency in X-ray mammography, tomosynthesis, sono-mammography, MR mammography, stereotactic, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and various aspiration techniques.

She has been a part of the organizing team in various regional, state, and national conferences. Her contributions to the field are evident in numerous posters and publications, as well as a few invited lectures, reflecting her dedication to providing exemplary patient care and driving innovation in the field.

Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan

MBBS., MS, FRACS, FRCS

Senior Consultant - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr.Venkat Ramakrishnan is an internationally well-renowned Consultant Plastic Surgeon with over 40 years of experience in reconstructive breast surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, and microsurgical procedures. After decades of distinguished service and combined experience in the UK, US and Australia, he now serves as a consultant at Chennai Breast Centre.

Professor Venkat Ramakrishnan’s areas of expertise include DIEP flap breast reconstruction, TUG flap reconstruction, and aesthetic breast surgery. With over 6500 microsurgical reconstructions performed, he brings global expertise and advanced surgical techniques to India with a commitment to patient-centred care. 

Dr. Aishwarya V.L.

MBBS., MS, MCh

Consultant - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Aishwarya is an accomplished Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeon currently consulting at Chennai Breast Centre. A Gold Medalist from Madras Medical College in M.Ch (Plastic Surgery), she has trained under Dr. Sivakumar A, a pioneer in post-cancer reconstruction and cosmetic surgery, gaining expertise in complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. 

She subsequently joined under the mentorship of Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan, an internationally acclaimed expert in breast reconstruction, to further specialize in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, marking a focused shift in her career toward comprehensive breast care.