Sanjay Warrier, MBBS, MS, FRACS

Dr Sanjay Warrier is a highly respected breast surgeon, academic leader, and surgical innovator based in Sydney, Australia, whose work has had a significant impact on breast cancer care across Australia, New Zealand, and the global surgical community. With over two decades of experience, Dr Warrier has dedicated his career to advancing breast cancer surgery through evidence-based practice, innovation, and education—always with a focus on improving outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Dr Warrier is a Breast Surgeon at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Cancer Centre and a Visiting Medical Officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, one of Australia’s leading tertiary referral centers. Alongside his clinical work, he serves as an Associate Professor of Breast Surgery at the University of Sydney, where he plays a pivotal role in training and mentoring future breast surgeons. He is also the Founder and Course Coordinator of the Masters of Breast Surgery program, reflecting his deep commitment to surgical education and academic excellence.

Internationally recognized for his leadership in surgical innovation, Dr. Warrier has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies into breast cancer surgery. His work includes fluorescence-guided surgery, radar localization, negative pressure wound therapy, pre-operative 3D surgical planning, and robot-assisted techniques—advances that have helped reduce surgical complications and improve reconstructive outcomes for patients. He has served as a key opinion leader in fluorescence imaging technology and has led numerous clinical trials and registries focused on surgical decision-making and patient-centred outcomes.

Dr Warrier’s influence extends beyond the operating room. He has held national leadership roles, including serving as President of BreastSurgANZ, the peak professional body for breast surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. Through these roles, he has helped shape surgical training standards, clinical guidelines, and quality frameworks that influence breast cancer care across the region.

A prolific researcher and international collaborator, Dr. Warrier has authored and co-authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed research published in leading surgical and oncology journals. He is a frequently invited speaker at international conferences and contributes to global conversations on the future of breast cancer surgery, innovation, and outcomes-based care.