Recognized as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and possessing specialist accreditation in General Surgery in Singapore, Dr. Felicia’s contributions to medicine and breast cancer research have been lauded with several prestigious awards. For example, she was honored as one of Prestige Singapore’s Top 40 under 40 achievers 2015. She received the Great Women of Our Time award from Singapore Women’s Weekly in 2020 for her outstanding dedication and impact in the field.

Her clinical expertise centers on delivering exceptional care to breast cancer patients, focusing on achieving optimal oncologic and cosmetic outcomes. Dr. Felicia is proficient in an array of surgical techniques, from breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy) to advanced procedures such as nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomies combined with immediate breast reconstruction. Her proficiency extends to intricate breast surgical procedures like vacuum-assisted biopsies and pioneering endoscopic (keyhole) breast surgery, ensuring precision and patient comfort.

A trailblazer in the medical landscape, Dr. Felicia introduced the radioisotope occult lesion localization (ROLL) procedure in Singapore, revolutionizing the localization of non-palpable breast lesions and microcalcifications for surgical excision. Her ongoing research interests lie in breast oncology, with a specific focus on understanding breast cancer in young women. She employs translational medicine and utilizes molecular and genetic profiling to identify critical biomarkers that significantly impact cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Her academic excellence was further recognized with the prestigious Singapore Millennium Foundation Scholarship 2007, further driving her commitment to pioneering advancements in breast cancer research.

Beyond her clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Felicia is a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness. She actively engages in educational initiatives, delivering lectures and talks on breast cancer-related issues locally and internationally. Complementing this, she spearheads medical missions to various countries, conducting free breast cancer screening camps, underscoring her dedication to global healthcare equity.

Her collaboration with the BCYW Foundation underscores her commitment to addressing the rising prevalence of breast cancer in young women, integrating crucial awareness and educational initiatives into the broader discourse. Dr. Felicia Tan’s multifaceted contributions to breast oncology, combining clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and tireless advocacy, solidify her as a beacon in the global fight against breast cancer.