MBBS, MRCS, FCPS (Gen Surg), FEBS (Breast), PGDip Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, PGDip Medical education

Education and training

Ms Zaidi is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. She graduated from Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her general surgery training at the Aga Khan University Hospital, earning a fellowship degree (FCPS) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, as well as the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in Glasgow, UK. She then further trained in breast surgery and completed her fellowship at Shaukat Khanum Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan’s largest cancer treatment facility.

Ms Zaidi moved to the UK in 2014 and completed an oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. Her commitment to excellence led her to achieve the European Board of Breast Surgery qualification, a postgraduate diploma in oncoplastic breast surgery from the University of East Anglia (UEA), and an Association of Breast Surgery travel fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery in Paris. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in medical education from the University of Winchester.

Experience

Ms Zaidi commenced her consultant practice in the UK in 2019 and joined UHS in 2022. With an extensive operative experience, Ms Zaidi regularly performs simple breast procedures, including lumpectomies, sentinel node biopsies, mastectomies, and axillary clearances. She has expertise in complex oncoplastic breast conservation operations. These advanced procedures focus on removing cancer while simultaneously reshaping the breast for optimal aesthetic outcomes, including therapeutic mammoplasties with or without breast reduction, and intercostal perforator flap partial reconstructions. Furthermore, she specialises in complete breast reconstruction using varied implant techniques, as well as delayed corrective procedures like mastopexy and lipofilling, in cases where cosmetic symmetrisation may be required once breast cancer treatment is completed.

Ms Zaidi is highly regarded for her patient-centric approach, prioritising individual well-being and clear communication, evidenced by multiple doctors' award nominations and excellent patient feedback.

Awards and prizes

Highly Commendable Patients' Choice award, 2019
Nominated for University Hospital Southampton Doctors Awards, 2024
Nominated (by patient) as 'Experience of Care Hero', 2025

Research

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Ms Zaidi is significantly involved in medical education and research. Alongside clinical and educational supervision of trainees, she has a keen interest in the alternate specialisation routes for doctors in the UK.

Ms Zaidi is a part of the UHS medical education team, serving as the Trust lead for portfolio pathway (formerly CESR). Ms Zaidi also has an interest in research. She is regularly involved in departmental research activities including clinical trials and has also published research papers in breast surgery.

Contact

Ms Zaidi can be contacted via her secretary Ms Amy Smith by calling 023 8120 8843 or email amy.smith@uhs.nhs.uk