Dr. Krithika Murugan

Dr Krithika Murugan is an experienced Surgical Oncologist and Breast Surgeon in Bangalore with 24 years of clinical experience in breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.

She currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital.

Dr Murugan has performed over 8,000 oncological surgeries and is actively involved in research on breast cancer, tumour microenvironment, and minimally invasive robotic techniques in cancer surgery.

She leads a weekly multidisciplinary breast care team and serves as a reviewer for the Indian Journal of Oncology, with her published work receiving over 14 citations and 600 reads. She holds a specialised certification in robotic surgery from Newcastle, UK.

Area of Expertise

Breast Cancer and Oncoplastic Surgery

Dr Krithika Murugan specialises in breast conservation surgery, oncoplasty, nipple reconstruction, and complex breast reconstruction procedures. She integrates genomics in breast cancer management and is actively investigating the role of robotic surgery in breast cancer treatment.

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

She performs robotic surgical procedures and minimally invasive laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgeries, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques while reducing recovery time.

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

She also manages colorectal cancers through laparoscopic and open surgical approaches, with expertise in complex colorectal surgical procedures and multidisciplinary cancer treatment planning.

Hospital Associations

Current Associations

• HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, K R Road, Bangalore – Consultant

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, 2002
• MRCS, UK, 2006
• Fellowship in Breast and Colorectal Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons
• Fellowship Training in Colorectal Surgery, Edinburgh, UK
• Fellowship Training in Laparoscopic Surgery, MATTU, Guildford
• Certification in Robotic Surgery, Newcastle, UK

Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons
• Karnataka Medical Council

Book an Appointment with Dr Krithika Murugan, Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore

To consult Dr Krithika Murugan for breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic reconstruction, robotic surgery, colorectal cancer surgery, or comprehensive surgical oncology care, visit HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital. Check her contact details and availability through HexaHealth today.