Mr Tapan Mahapatra
Breast Surgeon
MB BS, DA, FRSH (Lon), FRCS Edin, FRCS GenSurg, Dipl.Urol (Lon), FRCS(Gen Surg)
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I have more than 20 years service in the NHS, almost all of it in the surgical field. My particular interest is in breast surgery, hernia repair, laparoscopic gall bladder surgery and day case surgery.
I have held various posts at different hospitals as a trainee surgeon but mainly in Hull, London and Barnsley. Since December 1999 I have held a full time consultant post in surgery at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
I have done clinical research in the field of breast cancer and presented papers at various national and internal conferences whilst working in the Academic Unit at the University of Hull.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Tapan Mahapatra at Spire include:
Breast care and surgery
- Breast enlargement
- Breast reduction
- Breast lump removal
- Breast implant removal
- Breast uplift (mastopexy)
- Breast lump investigation
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- Male breast reduction surgery (gynaecomastia)
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymph node removal
Cosmetic surgery
- Breast enlargement
- Breast reduction
- Breast implant removal
- Breast uplift (mastopexy)
- Inverted nipple surgery
Other treatments
- Breast reconstruction,
- Breast screening - mammography
- Cosmetic surgery
- General surgery
- Microdochectomy
- Plastic and reconstructive breast surgery
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Breast
Breast cancer
Breast care
Breast surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of Delhi / 1978
Bachelor of Surgery
D.A / University of Delhi / 1980
Doctor of Arts
FRCS Ed. / Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh / 1982
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Dip.Urol. / University of London / 1992
Diploma in Urology
FRCS (Gen Surg) / Intercollegiate Board of Royal College of Surgeons, UK / 1999
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Professional memberships
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
Member Association of Breast Surgeons (ABS), UK
Current NHS posts
Consultant Breast Surgeon, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I am a keen sportsman and particularly likes to play and watch cricket, football and tennis. I am also interested in current affairs and Information Technology.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01482 672 444 |
| Private secretary | Rachael Metcalfe |
| Private secretary telephone | 01482 672 495 |
| Private secretary email | rachael.metcalfe@spirehealthcare.com |