Miss Sarah Tang, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Miss Sarah Tang

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

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Miss Sarah Tang MBBS MS MD(Res) FRCS MA

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

MBBS MS MD(Res) FRCS MA

Miss Sarah Tang

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon MBBS MS MD(Res) FRCS MA

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MBBS MS MD(Res) FRCS MA
HCA-Healthcare-UK

Areas of expertise

  • Breast cancer
  • Breast lump
  • Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
  • Benign breast disease
  • Malignant breast disease
HCA-Healthcare-UK

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About Miss Sarah Tang

GMC number: 6055066

Year qualified: 2002

Place of primary qualification: University of London

Miss Sarah Tang is a distinguished breast surgeon based in London, serving as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2014. She specialises in managing a wide spectrum of breast conditions, including breast cancer, benign breast diseases, and offers various cosmetic breast procedures.

After completing her medical degree at the University of Cambridge, Miss Tang pursued surgical training across London and the South West Thames region. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014 and earned a Master's degree in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in 2016. Her commitment to advancing breast surgery techniques is evident in her adoption of innovative technologies that enhance patient comfort and surgical outcomes.

In her clinical practice, Miss Tang provides comprehensive services such as one-stop breast clinics, breast cancer surgeries, and treatments for benign breast conditions. She is proficient in cosmetic procedures, including breast augmentation, lifts, reductions, and corrections of breast asymmetry. Her expertise extends to immediate breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, utilising implants and acellular dermal matrix to achieve optimal aesthetic results.
Miss Tang is deeply involved in breast cancer research. In 2015, she was awarded a research degree (MD Res) by the Institute of Cancer Research and the University of London. She led the National Margins Audit in 2016, investigating variations in surgical practices across the UK and Ireland. Her ongoing research focuses on patient experiences and factors influencing surgical outcomes, contributing significantly to the field of breast surgery.

Beyond her clinical and research roles, Miss Tang is dedicated to medical education. She holds a postgraduate diploma in healthcare and biomedical education and serves as a senior lecturer at St George's University of London. As the educational lead for the breast unit, she plays a pivotal role in training future surgeons and advancing the surgical curriculum.

Outside of her professional commitments, Miss Tang enjoys cycling, baking with her children, and playing the piano. She resides in South London with her family, balancing her personal interests with her dedication to patient care and medical advancement.

Areas of expertise

  • Acellular dermal matrix
  • Axillary clearance
  • Benign breast disease
  • Breast augmentation (enlargement)
  • Breast cancer
  • Breast consultation
  • Breast implants
  • Breast lump
  • Breast lump excision
  • Breast pain management
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Breast reduction
  • Breast uplift surgery (mastopexy)
  • Cosmetic breast surgery
  • Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
  • Implant reconstruction
  • Malignant breast disease
  • Mammoplasty
  • Mastalgia (breast pain)
  • Mastectomy
  • Mastitis
  • Nipple reconstruction
  • Nipple surgery
  • Oncoplastic surgery
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy

Professional memberships

Association of Breast Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons
British Association of Surgical Oncology
General Medical Council

Articles by Miss Sarah Tang

Mammary ductoscopy in the current management of breast disease

A review of the oncologic and surgical management of breast cancer in the augmented breast

Biomarkers in the diagnosis of primary and recurrent breast cancer

INTEND II randomized clinical trial of intraoperative duct endoscopy in pathological nipple discharge

Complete excision with narrow margins provides equivalent local control to wider excision in breast conservation for invasive cancer

The INTEND 1 randomized controlled trial of duct endoscopy as an indicator of margin excision in breast conservation surgery