Rita Mukhtar

MD

Breast cancer surgeon

Dr. Rita Mukhtar specializes in breast surgery and general surgery for urgent conditions. For her patients with breast cancer, she offers expertise in total skin-sparing mastectomies, breast conservation, wire localization surgery (used to show the location of tissue requiring biopsy) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (used to see if cancer has spread).

Mukhtar conducts research on breast cancer genetics and risk reduction. She also specifically studies lobular breast cancer (a type that begins in the milk-producing glands) and ductal carcinoma in situ (early breast cancer that has not spread beyond the milk ducts).

While attending medical school at UCSF, Mukhtar received a fellowship from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to conduct research on the inflammatory response in sepsis (a life-threatening condition that can develop from infection). She won a resident research award for this work. She remained at UCSF for a residency in general surgery and a research fellowship, funded by the California Breast Cancer Research Program, focusing on the role of inflammatory cells in breast cancer outcomes. She then completed a fellowship in breast cancer surgery while serving as a clinical instructor in general surgery.

  • Education

    UCSF School of Medicine, 2006

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, General Surgery, 2013

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Breast Surgery, 2014

  • Board Certifications

    Surgery, American Board of Surgery

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    49 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 27, 2024
    This was the most thorough consult with a physician I have ever received. Dr. Mukhtar reviewed my entire patient history, including all of my imaging records, and summarized them perfectly at the beginning of our call before discussing my questions. She then gave me her expert opinion on my pathology reports so that I could make an informed decision on my treatment next steps. She also made sure to answer all of my questions. Typically, a doctor will spend a max of 20 minutes (and more frequently 5-10 minutes) with a patient. Dr. Mukhtar spent an hour with me, not including the significant time she already spent reviewing my records. It was an amazing consult and I learned so much, and it is evident how much she cares for her patients. It also gave me the confidence to make a key medical decision in a sea of uncertainty. I am so grateful to Dr. Mukhtar and her team.
    Mar 01, 2024
    Dr. Mukhtar gave me a clear explanation of my diagnosis and her surgical intervention.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Dr. Mukhtar is excellent. Very thorough, knowledgeable, caring. She has listened to and addressed my concerns with empathy and patience. I have full confidence in her and would recommend her without hesitation. She is one of the best doctors I've encountered. Some of my other doctors (including at UCFS), while they may be very capable, have been down right rude to me.
    Sep 27, 2023
    Dr. Mukhtar was incredible - so articulate, incisive and informative. So very grateful for her care and expwrtise.
    Aug 02, 2023
    Dr. Mukhtar's response to my diagnosis has been exceptional, and things are moving quickly.
    Jul 28, 2023
    An unbelievable team to help me and my family understand my situation with great understanding, information and care
    Jun 23, 2023
    Dr. Muhktar is a caring and excellent surgeon. I am beyond pleased with her skill and knowledge.
    Jun 03, 2023
    I left empowered and relieved.
    May 26, 2023
    Dr. Mukhtar was so very professional, informative and compassionate. She was also incredibly patient with all of my questions and spent whatever time I needed to feel comfortable with my upcoming procedures. She has a very caring approach.
    Dec 30, 2022
    All excellent
    Dec 19, 2022
    Dr. Mukhtar is the most impressive physician I have had involved with my treatment

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