Miss Melissa Cunha areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Miss Melissa Cunha is a distinguished consultant colorectal and general surgeon with a strong background in advanced surgical care. She privately practises at The Harborne Hospital.
After completing her medical degree in São Paulo, Brazil, she relocated to the UK, where she undertook specialist surgical training in the East Midlands. Her academic pursuits led her to earn a PhD in molecular cancer biology from the University of Manchester, further enhancing her expertise in cancer treatment.
Miss Cunha specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, with a focus on improving patient outcomes. In addition, she is highly experienced in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is deeply committed to medical education, regularly contributing to the training of future surgeons.