Brenda Pastrana

Brenda Pastrana is a Mexican surgical oncologist who treats breast and gastrointestinal cancer. She is board certified by CONACEM (Certificate 2171) and practices at the JCI-accredited Galenia Hospital in Cancún. Dr. Pastrana helps educate future doctors and is a member of national oncology societies.

Specialization and Approach

Dr. Pastrana performs surgical management for various malignant and benign conditions. She performs mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery for patients with breast diseases. The doctor also treats cancer of the digestive system, thyroid, and reproductive organs.

The doctor performs oncological procedures including:

• Mastectomy and lumpectomy – surgical removal of breast tissue or tumors
• Thyroidectomy and subtotal thyroidectomy – partial or total removal of the thyroid gland
• Resection of the liver, colon, and small intestine
• Laparoscopic oophorectomy and nephrectomy – minimally invasive removal of an ovary or kidney
• Sentinel lymph node dissection and lymphadenectomy – removal of lymph nodes to check for cancer spread

Work Experience

• Surgical Oncologist – Galenia Hospital, Cancún since 2020
• University Teacher – Universidad Anáhuac, School of Medicine since 2020
• Surgical Oncology Resident – Centro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre ISSSTE, 2020
• Surgical Resident – Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), 2015

Education and Training

• Specialty in Surgical Oncology – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
• Medical Degree – Universidad de Quintana Roo

Professional Memberships and Certifications

• Board Certified Specialist – Consejo Nacional de Especialidades Médicas (CONACEM), Certificate 2171
• Member – Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO)