A renowned Breast Cancer & Oncoplastic Surgeon at Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital & Cancer Institutes, Ghaziabad, Dr. (Surg Lt Cdr) Anushree Vartak brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her role in Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Vartak's commitment to advancing breast health is evident through her pursuit of advanced training in Oncoplasty & Breast Cancer Surgery from Europe & UK, award winning clinical research in oncoplasty & patient centric oncology as well as earning fellowship from esteemed institution like the International School of Oncoplastic Surgery. Beyond clinical excellence, she actively contributes to cancer awareness & screening campaigns and educational initiatives through her impactful talks and social media channels.
Driven by a deep sense of calling rather than mere profession, Dr. Anushree Vartak sees her role as an oncologist as more than a job-it's an unwavering commitment to enhancing the cancer journey of each individual she encounters. Her approach is defined by a blend of creativity, compassion, and communication. It's her passion to be a breast cancer educator for the community to increase breast cancer awareness, early detection and delivery of comprehensive treatment of breast cancer.
With Dr Anushree at its helm, Yashoda Breast Clinic at Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital & Cancer Institutes, Ghaziabad is a one stop breast service providing personalized multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment of breast cancer and other breast diseases.
Educational Qualifications
M.B.B.S., Shri Bhausaheb Hire Govt. Medical College, Nashik
M.S. General Surgery, B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Dr.N.B., Surgical Oncology, Army Hospital Research & Referral (R&R), Delhi
Advanced Training in Breast Cancer Surgery:
Oncoplasty Fellowship at International School of Oncoplastic Surgery, under world renowned Oncoplasty expert Dr CB Koppikar
Oncoplasty Observership in Ultrasound-guided Oncoplasty, Prof V Altomare, Breast unit of Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome
M.Ch. Principles of Breast Oncoplastic Surgery, University of East Anglia, UK - 2022 - 2025
ESSO Advanced Course on Breast Cancer Surgery, Lille, France
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Workshops by BreastGlobal & ISOS
Hands on ICG workshop by ISOS & Stryker
Hands on VABB workshop by ISOS & BARD
AIIMS - BREAST Course
Experiences
Undergraduate teaching program under MBBS (Surgery), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad - 2011 - 2014
General Surgery Residency, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad - 2011 - 2014
Surgical Oncology Residency, Army Hospital Research and Referral, Delhi - 2015 - 2018
Post Graduate Teaching program - MS General Surgery, Army Hospital R&R - 2015 - 2018
Specialist Medical Officer (Oncosurgeon) in the Indian Navy - Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2023
Post Graduate Teaching program - MS General Surgery, INHS Asvini - 2018 - 2021
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi - Mar. 2021- Nov. 2023
Observership in Ultrasound-guided Oncoplasty, Prof V Altomare, Breast unit of Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome - Mar. 2023
Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology & Oncoplastic Surgery, Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital & Cancer Institutes, Ghaziabad - 2024 - Present
Specializations
Experienced in performing image-guided biopsy including VABB, Axillary dissection, Sentinel lymph node biopsy (dual tracer method including ICG), Fluorescence-guided surgery, Localization of impalpable breast lesions, Nipple sparing mastectomy, Skin sparing mastectomy, Modified radical mastectomy, Breast conservation surgery, Oncoplastic techniques, Flap & Implant-based whole/partial Breast Reconstruction
Experienced in complex oncological procedures
Evidence-based management of benign breast diseases
Comprehensive management of breast cancers
Preventive oncology consultations for breast cancer risk reduction & risk management
Breast cancer genetics & managing genetic/familial breast cancer risk
Accomplishments & Awards
KVPY mentorship by Govt of India to prepare undergraduate students for a research-oriented career & participation in the Indian Council of Medical Research Institute New York, Joint Workshop on Cancer and Infectious Disease Research Methodology - 2008
Short term studentship by the Indian Council of Medical Research
Best outgoing MBBS student of SBHGMC - 2010
Travel award, CSCO - 2018
IASO-SSO travel awardfor participation in SSO - 2018
Best MDT presentation, BreastGlobal - 2022
ABSI Aster Best Poster award - 2023
Cancer Awareness Initiatives:
Creator/Content Writer for campaign on Breast Cancer Awareness - "Being
BreastAware"
Contributor to Rise Against Cancer App and Volunteer Oncologist at Indian Cancer Society, Delhi.
Talks and Cancer Screening Camps for naval communities in Mumbai & Delhi, EASA, Rotaract Clubs, Prerna, Vanita Samaj Delhi & many other foundations across India
Memberships
Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Member, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
Member, Asian Society of Mastology (ASOMA)
Member, Delhi Oncology Group (DOG)
Member, Armed Forces Oncology Group (AFOG)
Member, BreastGlobal
Member, European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
Member, Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
Research & Publications
Vartak, A. 'Superficial Angiomyxoma of Axilla: A Rare Entity', Natl J Med Res. 2013; 3(4): 414-416
Vartak, A. 'Dosimetric Benefits and Clinical Outcome in Lung Cancer Patients with Adaptive Radiotherapy', Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics. 2017 Supplement, Vol. 13, pS299- S299. 1/3p
Vartak, A. 'Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Lacrimal Sac Presenting as a Massive Swelling and Dacryohemorrhea', Indian Journal of Medical and Pediatric Oncology, Year 2019, Volume 40, Issue 3 p. 447-450
Vartak, A. 'Institutional Experience of Post Mastectomy Single Stage Implant-Based Reconstruction With Modified Dual Plane Technique in Carcinoma Breast Patients', The Breast. 2019, Vol 44, 1, S114- S115
Vartak, A. 'Institutional Experience of Limb Salvage Surgery Using Endoprosthesis in Shoulder Girdle Sarcomas: Challenges and Outcomes', European Journal of Surgical oncology. 2020, Vol 46, Issue 2, PE170
Vartak, A. Parathyroid Adenoma: A Masquerader. Case Series - Case Report. J Head Neck Physicians Surg 2016;4, Suppl S1:73-104
Vartak, A. 'BipaddledDelto-Pectoral Flap Repair of Post Laryngectomy Pharyngo-Cutaneous Fistula', European Journal of Surgical oncology. 2020, Vol 46, Issue 2, PE117
A tale of two cancers: managing dual synchronous primary endocrine malignancies. Peeref. 2022
Vartak, A. Effect of socio-demographic factors on patient reported outcomes in Indian Breast Cancer Patients. The Breast 68, S129-S130, 2023
Vartak, A. 'Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in Guiding Surgical Management of Clinically Node Negative Neck (cN0) in Carcinoma Oral Cavity', Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2023
Research Presentations:
Posters, IFNOS - 2016
IASO award session oral presentation, ICC - 2017
Global partner poster, SSO - 2018
Poster, St. Gallen - 2019
Posters, ESSO - 2019
Poster, ABSICON - 2022
Poster, Breast Global - 2023
Poster, St. Gallen - 2023
Poster, ABSICON - 2023
Oral presentation, ASOMMACON - 2023
Panelist in discussion on oligometastatic BC, OncoVision, AFOG-DOG - Nov. 2022
Panelist in discussion on NACT in EBC, ABSICON, Ahmedabad - July 2023
Panelist in MDT by Young Turks & Breast cancer in young women - ASOMACON Nov. 2023
Chairing session on Molecular oncology in breast cancer, OFCON, Delhi - Dec. 2023
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