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Ms Salena Bains
MBChB, PhD, FRCS (Eng)
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
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Personal Bio
Salena Bains, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, epitomises excellence in patient care at the Priory Hospital in Birmingham, where she offers comprehensive services for diverse breast conditions.
Proficient in managing breast cancer and benign breast issues, she specialises in oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery, alongside sarcoma management. Her repertoire extends to electrochemotherapy, augmenting her treatment capabilities.
As a national oncoplastic fellow and with specialised training in the field, Salena brings a wealth of expertise to her consultancy. She holds pivotal roles as the breast cancer lead, breast MDT lead, and clinical lead at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. Beyond clinical practice, Salena is deeply entrenched in advancing breast cancer research. Her extensive collaboration with the University of Birmingham, coupled with a PhD from King’s College London, underscores her commitment to pioneering research. She has disseminated her insights in national and international conferences and authored numerous papers.
Acknowledging the significance of medical education, Salena actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Birmingham, while also serving as a Personal Academic Tutor. Ms Salena Bains is not just a surgeon; she is a beacon of innovation and dedication within the Birmingham Breast Group, enriching patient care and surgical advancement alike.
Specialist Treatments
Breast Reconstruction Autologous Breast Reconstruction Implant Skin Sparing Mastectomy / Skin Reducing Mastectomy / Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Therapeutic Mammoplasty Risk Reducing Mastectomy Genetic TestingPublished Work
Aljhadali H, Bains S, Ganesh V, Kaneri S, Shaaban A International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, Volume 99,2022,107716, ISSN 2210-2612.
Minhas J, Bains S, Hughes A, Kirtley J, Carr S. Br J Hosp Med 2017 Apr 2; 78(4): 226 – 229
Cintolesi V, Stanton AWB, Bains SK, Cousins E, Peters AM, Purushotham AD, Levick JR, Mortimer P. Lymphatic research and biology 2016 Jun; 14 (2): 50-61
Cariati M, Bains SK, Grootendorst MR, Suyoi A, Peters AM, Mortimer P, Ellis P, Harries M, Van Hemelrijck M, Purushotham AD. Published Br J Surg. 2015 Aug; 102 (9): 1071-1078
Bains SK, Peters AM, Zammit C, Ryan N, Ballinger J, Glass DM, Allen S, Stanton AWB, Mortimer PS, Purushotham AD. Br J Surg. 2015 Apr;102(5):534-40
Bains SK, Ballinger J, Allen S, Stanton AWB, Levick JR, Mortimer PS, Purushotham AD, Peters AM. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2015 Mar;41(3):433-8