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About Us

Dr. Raghu Ram

Founding Director & Consultant Surgeon, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases

Why Choose Us

Rapid access to diagnosis & treatment

A One Stop TRIPLE ASSESSMENT is offered to all women and men presenting to the Breast Centre. This is a unique set up, FIRST of its kind in the Country, where Clinical Assessment, Breast imaging and Breast biopsy are all done under one roof in a specific purpose built Breast Centre. One does not need to go to Radiology Department for Mammogram or Ultrasound assessment. The results of Imaging will be available within the hour – same day. The Core biopsy/FNAC report would be available in two – three days.

Digital Tomosythesis (3D Mammography)

We were the first Centre in South India and the Second Unit in the Country to have acquired the Full Field Digital Mammography system – FFDM(2007),where the traditional conventional x-ray film is replaced by electronics that convert x-rays into digital pictures of the breast. This is similar to pictures captured on digital cameras. Advantages being better quality pictures/images, much lower radiation dose & significantly less discomfort.

And then…15 years later…The BEST just got BETTER

We are the first Centre in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh and the Second Unit in the Country to have acquired the most advanced – latest, fastest and highest resolution version of 3D Mammography Unit.

Multidisciplinary care

Individualized treatment (Surgery/Chemotherapy/Hormone Therapy/ Targeted therapy/Radiotherapy) is offered by a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) using evidence based guidelines. Every patient has a unique set of issues to consider. A passionate Multidisciplinary Team, which includes Surgeons, Radiologists, Radiographers, Pathologists, Medical Oncologists, Nuclear Medicine Specialists, Radiation Oncologists, Breast Care Nurses & Palliative Care Specialists will ensure the best possible individualized care & outcomes.

Counselling

We take great pride in giving utmost importance to Counseling. As 9 out of 10 Breast health issues are benign (non cancerous), Counseling at our Breast Centre involves reassuring the vast majority of women who are ‘worried well’ in addition to providing the much-needed emotional assistance to those diagnosed with breast cancer.

We believe that counseling is 50% of Breast cancer care. In those diagnosed with breast cancer, meticulous attention is given to explaining the results in simple easy to understand format, and equally, preparing/giving the much needed confidence before commencing treatment to the patient and their relatives. Adequate psychological & emotional support is provided taking into consideration individual needs of patients and their families in a sensitive and supportive environment at the Breast Centre.

Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB)

As breast cancer can spread to lymph nodes in the axilla (arm pit), it is a standard practice to remove lymph nodes at the same time as surgery to the breast. The traditional management is to do a formal Axillary Node Clearance where most of the lymph nodes in the axilla (arm pit) are removed. However, this procedure can potentially cause significant morbidity, such as altered sensation & swelling (lymphedema) of the arm. Moreover, removal of all lymph nodes in axilla may not be necessary in many women presenting with early cancer.

Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB) is a minimally invasive procedure that is offered to women who are unlikely to have spread of cancer to lymph nodes in the axilla. This procedure significantly improves the accuracy of axillary staging in women with early breast cancer & the latest generation Indocyanine green (ICG) Fluorescence Navigation System is used to remove the sentinel nodes, thus minimizing the morbidity when compared with the traditional axillary node clearance.

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery & Breast reconstruction

Oncoplastic Breast surgery is relatively new concept and refers to techniques that combine principles of Oncological surgery with Plastic surgery in women having breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), thus achieving superior cosmetic results and patient satisfaction.

Immediate (at the time of Breast cancer surgery) and Delayed Breast Reconstruction (many months after Breast cancer surgery) is offered to women undergoing Mastectomy (removal of breast) for Breast cancer.

Breast Screening

Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Breast Screening by way of Mammography (X- ray of the breasts) is an effective proven way of detecting breast cancer early many years before the lady or the doctor can feel the lump in the breast.

Since inception, we have been at the forefront in creating awareness about this very important fact through a number of innovative initiatives. Breast Screening is recommended annually (once every year or atleast once in two years) for women 40 years and over.

Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB)

Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) is a revolutionary new minimally invasive technique that is used to accurately sample/remove indeterminate breast lesions/microcalcifications suspicious of cancer that may get missed by traditional core needle biopsy, thus avoiding the need for open surgery to obtain diagnosis.

Also, VABB is used to remove small benign non cancerous lesions (Fibroadenoma) in carefully selected patients. A pin hole cut is made in the skin overlying the lesion in the breast and with a VABB gun, the entire lump can be removed under local anaesthesia at the Breast Centre. The patient can go home on the same day within a few hours after the procedure. This procedure is one option for young women who choose to have small benign non cancerous lumps removed.

Family History & Breast Cancer Prevention Clinic

The Breast Centre conducts dedicated Family History Clinic on specific days of the week aimed at reaching out to women at high risk of developing breast cancer. Based on the history and assessment, Genetic testing would be offered to women at high risk of developing familial breast cancer & those found to be at high risk will be counselled with the appropriate Breast cancer preventive strategy based on evidence based guidelines.

Promoting “Breast awareness”

We have been working tirelessly to actively promote the concept of BREAST AWARENESS, which is gaining increasing acceptance world over. This is clearly a move away from the popularly held concept of rigorous Breast Self Examination (BSE), which has not proven to be effective
Being “Breast Aware” is about becoming familiar with the breasts and the way they change throughout a woman’s life. It is a concept that encourages women to know how their breasts look and feel normally so that they gain confidence about noticing any change which might help detect breast cancer early.

Changes That You Must Be Aware Of

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Watch how Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti revolutionized breast cancer care in India, earning global recognition for his innovative contributions and compassionate philanthropy.

Awareness is power

Creating the much-needed awareness about every aspect of breast health, explained in a simple, easy-to-understand format.

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Our Team

Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao

Chairman & Managing Director, KIMS Hospitals

Dr. B. Abhinay

CEO, KIMS Hospitals

Dr. P. Raghu Ram, OBE

Founding Director & Consultant Surgeon, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, KIMS Hospitals

Dr. Pooja Boggaram, MD

Consultant Radiologist

ABC’s of Breast Health

Worlds first mobile app on breast
health is available on 12
languages both on Android & IOS

Pink Connexion

Pink Spreads Awareness, Hope, and Courage

South Asia’s FIRST quarterly Breast Health Newsletter. Every issue aims to feature a breast cancer conqueror’s story, highlight the initiatives of a woman of substance, explain a breast health issue in a simple, easy-to-understand format, and add something else of interest to the readership.

Aug – Nov 24
Feb – April 24
Nov 23 – Jan 24
August – October 23
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What Our Patients Say

Discover what our patients have to say about their experiences working with Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti.

The diagnosis of Breast cancer caused me a lot of panic & distress. But, Dr.Raghu Ram was like a God in giving me the reassurance by timely counselling. I came out of my trauma and underwent Surgery under his expert care. The entire team of Doctors & staff are the best and very supportive, they show concern and are very helpful. No unnecessary tests are done & I am very grateful and thankful to Dr.Raghu Ram

Shailaja Ramgiri

April 18, 2023

We have visited Usha Lakshmi Breast Cancer Centre for my wife and it was a overall pleasant experience. We never felt like sitting in hospital, starting from reception, staff and doctors everyone are best. Special thanks to Dr. Raghuram sir for his patience listening of our concerns, evaluating our family history and other medical histories. The way Dr. Raghuram sir explained & diagnoses the issue and clarified our doubts are really amazing. Thank you once again sir.

Veera P Aila

April 17, 2023

My wife is consulting Dr Raghuram for last 10 years for regular checkup to know for any early symptoms of breast cancer.
He is one doctor having lot of experience, expertise and patience and equipped with ultra modern equipment for detection of breast cancer. Please take his consultation if any woman having suspicion of breast cancer.

Tilak Kodela

April 14, 2023

My wife suffered from breast pain due infection after pregnancy. We thought that it will lead to cancer but in our first meet he told it not lead any cancer as it small infection happened while feeding baby. So felt happy when he clearly explained things and We hardly have doctors who receives the patient so well and make them feel comfortable. Dr Raghuram is one such doctor I’ve come across recently who will listen, understand and suggests the next step of action clearly. And the best part is, he doesn’t prescribe medicines unnecessarily unless it is really important. Would highly recommend this doctor to all my friends and family

Ravi

April 10, 2023

We hardly have doctors who receives the patient so well and make them feel comfortable. Dr Raghuram is one such doctor I’ve come across recently who will listen, understand and suggests the next step of action clearly. And the best part is, he doesn’t prescribe medicines unnecessarily unless it is really important. Would highly recommend this doctor to all my friends and family

Vindhya Medapati

March 5, 2023

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News and Events

We are South Asia’s first purpose-built, comprehensive Breast Health Centre based in Hyderabad.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Commends Dr. Raghu Ram's Contribution to Breast Cancer Care in India

Conferred OBE by HRH Prince Charles, Windsor Castle

Empowering Women: Dr. Raghu Ram sharing ABCs of Breast Health

Dr. Raghu Ram felicitated at annual Conference of Association of Surgeons of India

We are South Asia’s first purpose built, comprehensive Breast Health Centre based out of Hyderabad. 

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