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Mr Sunil Amonkar
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
MB BS, FRCS (Ed), Cert Ed
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I qualified from Newcastle University in 2001 and then went on to complete my basic and higher surgical training in Yorkshire and the North East where I specialised in breast and reconstructive surgery. I trained in all the major breast screening units in our region, gaining great experience in the assessment and management of breast cancer and benign conditions.
Prior to becoming a consultant, I was appointed to a national advanced Training Interface Group (TIG) reconstructive and cosmetic fellowship. These fellowships are of limited numbers being approved by the General Medical Council. I undertook this at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and private hospitals in the Yorkshire region where I learned additional techniques in surgery and enhancing patient care. I commenced practice as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and General Surgeon in 2013 at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. I was appointed as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Gateshead Health NHS foundation Trust in 2016 where I now practice exclusively in breast surgery. I have a busy NHS and private practice having treated more than a thousand breast cancer cases and have shared my experiences with patient breast cancer support groups.
I am actively involved with research being a Principal Investigator for studies run through the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and have supported numerous trials throughout my career. This ensures I keep up to date with current medical evidence and best clinical practice. I am enthusiastic about medical education, being a surgical lead for medical students, an examiner for Newcastle Medical School and a faculty tutor for current surgical breast trainees and TIG fellows. I have also attained a formal postgraduate qualification in Medical Education from Newcastle University.
I specialise in all conditions related to benign and malignant breast disease and incorporate techniques from cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to improve cosmetic outcome following surgery.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Sunil Amonkar at Spire include:
Breast care and surgery
- Breast lump investigation
- Breast lump removal
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Scar revision
Other treatments
- Breast cancer wide local excision +/- local volume replacement flaps
- Lipomodelling (fat transfer) for breast surgery defects
- Therapeutic mammoplasty surgery (modified type of breast reduction or breast lift to remove breast cancer)
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Benign breast problems
Breast cancer
Breast surgery
Hernia repair surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / University of Newcastle / 2001
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Current NHS posts
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Personal profile
I live in Newcastle with my wife and two children. I enjoy sports, particularly running and cycling and have used these activities to raise funds and awareness for our local breast cancer charities.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 415 1272 |
| Private secretary | Abbie Wolfendale |
| Private secretary telephone | 0191 415 1272 ext. 7512380 |
| Private secretary email | abbie.wolfendale@spirehealthcare.com |