Aparna S. Kaur, M.D.

Aparna S. Kaur, M.D., provides expert care in the prevention, risk assessment, and management of breast cancer, as well as support for individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. She has a special interest in caring for women at increased risk for breast cancer, including those with hereditary cancer syndromes, and offers personalized strategies to help patients understand and reduce their cancer risk. Dr. Kaur’s approach emphasizes evidence-based prevention, education, and shared decision-making that empowers people to take an active role in their health.

Her clinical focus also includes understanding how lifestyle factors such as obesity and alcohol use influence cancer development, and she integrates these insights into patient care and education. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kaur is committed to improving outcomes through patient education programs designed to promote informed choices and risk-reducing behaviors.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Kaur partners with individuals to address cancer risk and improve overall health with a focus on prevention. Her areas of expertise include:

• Breast cancer risk assessment and prevention: Personalized evaluation and planning for individuals at elevated or hereditary risk
• Hereditary breast cancer syndromes: Identification and management of genetic risk factors for breast cancer
• Risk-reducing medications and endocrine therapy: Medical options for lowering breast cancer risk
• Lifestyle and cancer prevention: Guidance on the role of obesity, alcohol use, and healthy behaviors in reducing cancer risk
• Complex chronic disease management: Coordinated care for patients managing multiple health conditions

Research and expertise

Dr. Kaur’s research explores the relationship between lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk, including the role of obesity and alcohol use. She develops and studies patient-centered education programs that support informed health decisions and promote prevention strategies. A frequent national speaker, she has presented on hereditary breast cancer, risk-reducing endocrine therapy, and lifestyle approaches to cancer prevention, reflecting her commitment to improving care through both clinical practice and education.