Dr. Nita S. Nair
Senior Consultant — Breast Surgical Oncology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital
Experience
22 years
Rating
4.8 (210 reviews)
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam
Location
Mumbai, India
Last updated: 2026-07-17 · Reviewed by Livance Medical Editorial Team
About the doctor
Dr. Nita Nair is one of India's leading breast cancer surgeons and runs a dedicated Breast Disease Management Group at P. D. Hinduja Hospital Mumbai. She has performed 7,000+ breast cancer surgeries with strong focus on breast conservation, oncoplasty and immediate reconstruction. She trained at Tata Memorial Hospital (MCh Surgical Oncology) and pursued Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in the United Kingdom, returning to lead breast surgical practice at TMH for over a decade before moving to Hinduja in 2022. She is co-author of multiple landmark TMH studies on breast cancer in young women, sentinel lymph node biopsy and the role of axillary dissection — published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet Oncology — and is regularly invited as faculty at international breast cancer scientific meetings.
Areas of expertise
Oncology planning and specialist review
Case evaluation for patients exploring treatment in India
Treatment pathway discussion with hospital coordination
International patient support and next-step guidance
How Livance supports patients here
International patient support
Treatment-pathway guidance
Hospital coordination support
Structured follow-up communication
Consultation journey
Share reports and diagnosis
Receive specialist pathway guidance
Discuss treatment and hospital options
Plan travel and next steps
Associated hospital
Mumbai, India
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Open treatmentFrequently asked questions
What does Dr. Nita S. Nair specialize in?
Dr. Nita S. Nair focuses on oncology and supports patients who need clear treatment planning and specialist guidance.
Can Livance help patients connect with this doctor?
Yes. Livance can help organize the next step, treatment planning discussion, and hospital matching around this specialty.
What should patients share before consultation?
It helps to share diagnosis details, scans, reports, current treatment advice and travel timeline before speaking to the team.