Bucharest
Breast Meeting
12th-14th
November
2026

Dr. Burcu Çelet Özden is a renowned Turkish plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon, specializing in breast surgery. She earned her medical degree from Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, in 1999, and completed her residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the same institution in 2005. Dr. Çelet Özden further specialized in Hand Surgery, obtaining her subspecialty in 2011. She achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2013. Throughout her career, she has held significant positions, including serving as a member of the Breast Unit at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and as a professor at Istanbul Breast Clinic. Dr. Çelet Özden is recognized for her expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, with a particular focus on post-cancer breast reconstruction.

Dr. Barbara Cagli is a distinguished Italian plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with over 15 years of experience, specializing in breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery. She earned her medical degree in 2001 and completed her residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome in 2006. In 2008, she obtained a second-level Master’s in Breast Reconstruction from Sant’Andrea Hospital, and in 2013, she was awarded a PhD with honors in Anatomy, Dermatology, and Plastic Surgery from Sapienza University of Rome. Dr. Cagli currently serves as a lecturer in Plastic Surgery at UniCamillus International University in Rome.

Dr. Giuseppe Catanuto, MD, PhD, is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and clinical researcher at Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese in Catania, Italy. With extensive experience in breast surgical oncology, oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery, his career has included training at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London and the National Cancer Institute in Milan.. As Executive Chairman of Fondazione G.Re.T.A., his work combines surgical innovation, research, education, and a strong focus on patient-centred decision-making and outcomes in modern breast cancer care.

Dr. Silvia Condrea is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon based in Barcelona, affiliated with the Department of Plastic Surgery at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Her clinical and scientific activity includes reconstructive surgery, breast reconstruction, and lymphatic surgery. She is involved in research and innovation in reconstructive techniques, with published work addressing lymphatic reconstruction in breast cancer patients and advanced approaches to reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Radu Ionescu is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Metropolitan Hospital in Bucharest. His clinical practice has a strong focus on aesthetic breast surgery, including breast augmentation, mastopexy, and complex breast procedures. Actively involved in international scientific and educational events, his professional interests centre on modern techniques in aesthetic breast surgery, breast implant technologies, and patient safety.

Dr. Krešimir Martić is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon and Assistant Professor at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine. His clinical practice encompasses reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on breast surgery, including oncologic and reconstructive breast procedures. His scientific work has focused on breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and breast imaging research. Actively involved in education and international scientific activities, he combines clinical practice with academic research and the advancement of modern reconstructive breast surgery.

Dr. Gerald Filip is a Senior Consultant in General and Oncologic Surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, with a particular focus on breast cancer surgery. His clinical activity encompasses the surgical management of breast cancer, including breast-conserving and oncoplastic approaches. He is President of the Romanian Club of Oncoplastic Surgery (CCOPS) and is actively involved in promoting multidisciplinary, modern standards of breast cancer care and the development of oncoplastic breast surgery in Romania.

Dr. Laura Răducu is an Associate Professor and Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, based in Bucharest. Her clinical and academic activity has a strong focus on breast reconstruction, including immediate and delayed reconstructive techniques following mastectomy. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary breast cancer care, surgical education, and clinical research, with scientific work addressing breast reconstruction, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life after reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Ștefănel Vlad is a Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology in Bucharest, with extensive experience in the multidisciplinary management of cancer. His main areas of clinical expertise include breast, prostate, gynecological, rectal, and lung cancers. A member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), he is actively involved in multidisciplinary cancer care and has participated as a speaker at national and international scientific meetings. His professional activity includes a particular focus on breast cancer radiotherapy and the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer patients.

Dr. Daniel Hernic is a Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Bucharest and Brașov, with a particular focus on breast surgery. His international training includes experience in renowned centres across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Taiwan, Sweden, and Australia, including training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan and a fellowship at Akademikliniken in Stockholm. His clinical practice encompasses aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, as well as facial surgery and body contouring, combining international training with a strong focus on achieving natural, patient-centred outcomes

Dr. Raluca Tulin is a Senior Consultant in Endocrinology and academic faculty member at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Her clinical and scientific activity focuses on endocrine disorders, with particular expertise in thyroid and metabolic pathology. She is actively involved in medical education and research and contributes to multidisciplinary oncologic care through the evaluation and management of endocrine conditions relevant to cancer patients.

Dr. Rareș Georgescu is a Senior General Surgeon and Senior Lecturer at the George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș. A Fellow of the European Board of Surgery (FEBS) in Breast Surgery, his professional and academic activity is focused on breast surgery and surgical oncology. He has contributed to research in breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving techniques, surgical margins, sentinel lymph node management, and oncoplastic approaches, combining clinical practice with academic and scientific activity.

Dr. Elena Tianu is a Senior Consultant in Pathology based in Bucharest, with extensive experience in histopathological and immunohistochemical diagnosis. Her work in oncologic pathology plays an essential role in the multidisciplinary evaluation of cancer patients, providing accurate pathological characterization to support personalized treatment decisions.

Dr. Dragoș Zamfirescu, MD, PhD, is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, based in Bucharest. With over 25 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, his clinical activity encompasses complex microsurgical reconstruction, breast reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, and hand surgery. His extensive experience in reconstructive microsurgery and complex surgical procedures is complemented by a strong commitment to advancing modern plastic and reconstructive surgery in Romania.

Dr. Anica has attended advanced training courses in radiotherapy organized by the Romanian Society of Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology (SRROM) and the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). He has also presented scientific papers at the National Radiotherapy Conferences on the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of brain metastases, prostate cancer, and nasopharyngeal cancer. In addition, Dr. Anica actively participates on a weekly basis in multidisciplinary tumor boards at hospitals both in Bucharest and elsewhere in Romania, contributing to the establishment of optimal treatment strategies for oncology patients.

Prof. Dr. Ana-Maria Oproiu is a Senior Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. She serves as Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery at the University Emergency Hospital Bucharest. With extensive clinical, academic, and scientific experience, her professional activity encompasses reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, including breast surgery, as well as complex soft-tissue reconstruction and microsurgery. She is actively involved in surgical education, research, and the training of future generations of plastic surgeons.

Dr. Valentin Popescu is a General Surgeon. His clinical and scientific activity encompasses general and oncologic surgery, with involvement in the surgical management and multidisciplinary care of breast cancer patients. He is actively engaged in academic and research activities, contributing to scientific work in breast cancer surgery and other areas of modern surgical practice.

Dr. Erick George Neștianu is a Specialist in Radiology and Medical Imaging with a particular interest in oncologic and breast imaging. His training includes international experience at Gustave Roussy in Paris, where he completed a dedicated rotation in oncologic and breast imaging, as well as training in interventional radiology at Bicêtre University Hospital. His clinical and scientific activity encompasses advanced diagnostic imaging, breast imaging, oncologic radiology, and image-guided procedures, contributing to the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Monica Licu is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Associate Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. With extensive clinical and academic experience, she has a particular focus on psycho-oncology and the psychological support of patients facing cancer. Her work integrates psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and multidisciplinary care, addressing the emotional and psychosocial challenges associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment and supporting patients throughout their oncological journey.

Dr. Dragoș Muraru is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, based in Bucharest. His clinical activity encompasses reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with particular experience in breast surgery, including breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast procedures. His professional background also includes complex reconstructive microsurgery and extensive scientific and surgical training, combining reconstructive principles with modern aesthetic techniques in his clinical practice.

Dr. Cristian-Radu Jecan is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery and Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. With extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience, his activity encompasses complex reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, and breast reconstruction. His career combines surgical practice with medical education, scientific research, and the development of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Romania.

Dr. Cornelia Nițipir is a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology, Professor of Oncology at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Her clinical and academic activity focuses on breast cancer, thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies, and the multidisciplinary management of oncology patients. Actively involved in clinical research, medical education, and international scientific collaborations, she has authored numerous scientific publications and contributes to advancing evidence-based cancer care and multidisciplinary treatment strategies

Dr. Adrian Daniel Tulin is a Senior Consultant in General Surgery and Associate Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. His clinical activity encompasses general, oncologic, endocrine, and breast surgery, with expertise in advanced minimally invasive techniques. A pioneer of minimally invasive breast surgery in Romania, he performed the first video-assisted mastectomy in the country and has contributed to the development of video-assisted mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction and endoscopic axillary surgery. Actively involved in academic education and scientific research, his work combines surgical innovation with a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care.

Dr. Silviu Adrian Marinescu is Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. A Senior Consultant in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, his expertise includes reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction, burns, and hand surgery. He coordinates the national implant-based breast reconstruction program at his institution and is actively involved in clinical research, education, and the advancement of reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Bogdan Mihai Marinescu is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, based in Bucharest. He serves as Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery at the Central Military Emergency University Hospital “Dr. Carol Davila” and is an Associate Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy. His clinical and academic activity encompasses reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures. Actively involved in surgical education and scientific research, he combines extensive clinical experience with a strong commitment to advancing modern plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Adelaida Avino is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Assistant Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. She completed a fellowship in breast reconstruction and reconstructive microsurgery at Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome. Her research includes patient-reported outcomes and quality of life after breast reconstruction, the translation and validation of the Romanian BREAST-Q Reconstruction Module, the impact of radiotherapy on reconstructive outcomes, the timing of breast reconstruction, and evidence-based approaches to personalized reconstructive treatment.

Dr. Daniel Raul Chioibaș is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Professor at the Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, and Founder and Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at CBS Medcom Hospital. His clinical and academic interests focus on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, with particular expertise in breast augmentation, breast reshaping procedures, and modern reconstructive techniques. Dr. Chioibaș is actively involved in international education and research, has completed advanced training in leading plastic surgery centers worldwide, and regularly lectures at international scientific meetings.

Dr. Rodica Cruțescu is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery with extensive expertise in breast reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, hand surgery, and post-bariatric body contouring. She is a member of the multidisciplinary Breast Center at Ponderas Academic Hospital and serves as President of the Romanian Association for Modern Wound Management. Dr. Cruțescu is actively involved in professional societies dedicated to plastic and reconstructive surgery and regularly contributes to the advancement of breast reconstruction and modern reconstructive techniques.

Dr. Octav Ginghină is Professor of Surgery and Senior Consultant in General and Surgical Oncology, with extensive expertise in oncologic surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, endocrine surgery, and breast oncology. He is actively involved in multidisciplinary breast cancer care, combining advanced oncologic and minimally invasive surgical techniques with a strong academic and research background. Prof. Ginghină has authored over 100 scientific publications, is a member of several international surgical societies, including ESSO and the European Society of Breast Surgery, and is committed to advancing surgical oncology through education, research, and innovation.

Dr. Maximilian Vlad Muntean is a Senior Consultant in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Microsurgery and Assistant Professor at the Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca. He practices at the Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuță Institute of Oncology, where he specializes in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and oncoplastic surgery. His clinical and research interests focus on implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction, lipofilling, and innovative reconstructive techniques, with numerous peer-reviewed publications dedicated to breast reconstruction and patient outcomes.