Ms Elaine BorgConsultant General Surgeon & Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon in Malta
- PhD
- MSc (Surgical Sciences)
- MD
- FRCS
- FEBS (General Surgery)
- FEBS (Breast Surgery)
- MRCS
Specialist breast and general surgical consultations: benign and malignant breast conditions, breast conservation, oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, and general surgical problems.
About Ms Borg
Ms Elaine Borg is a Consultant General Surgeon with specialist expertise in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, having undertaken advanced surgical training in both Malta and the United Kingdom. She provides specialist breast and general surgical consultations at LifeScan, Naxxar, and practises at Mater Dei Hospital and Gozo General Hospital.
Following a competitive Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship in Leeds, UK, Ms Borg was appointed Consultant in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery at York Hospital. She also holds a PhD in breast cancer research, with a particular focus on intratumoural heterogeneity, reflecting her commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of breast cancer.
Her clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant breast conditions, with a particular interest in breast conservation, oncoplastic techniques and breast reconstruction. She performs advanced breast-conserving procedures, including therapeutic mammoplasty and chest wall perforator flaps, as well as implant-based breast reconstruction following mastectomy, using autologous dermal slings or acellular dermal matrices. She also offers latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction and aesthetic breast procedures, including breast augmentation, breast reduction and mastopexy (breast lift).
Alongside her clinical practice, Ms Borg has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education since 2012, contributing to teaching and training at the University of Malta, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds and Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She holds a resident academic appointment at the University of Malta and serves on the Education and Training Committee of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
Ms Borg is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred surgical care. She places particular emphasis on individualised treatment planning, meticulous surgical technique and attention to detail, aiming to achieve the best possible oncological, functional and aesthetic outcomes while ensuring that patients feel informed, supported and involved in their treatment decisions.
How Ms Borg can help
Ms Borg's practice centres on the breast. She also sees patients with lumps under the skin. If you are not sure whether she is the right specialist for you, your GP can advise, or call the clinic.
Breast surgery
- Breast lumps, cysts and fibroadenomas
- Breast pain and breast changes
- Nipple discharge and nipple changes
- Breast cancer assessment and surgery
- Breast-conserving oncoplastic surgery
- Breast reconstruction after mastectomy
- Breast reduction and breast lift (mastopexy)
- Breast augmentation
Superficial lumps
- Lumps and bumps under the skin
- Lipomas (fatty lumps)
- Skin and sebaceous cysts
Your appointment at LifeScan
- No referral is needed: book directly online and pick a time that suits you.
- Bring any previous scans, mammogram reports, biopsy results or hospital letters.
- Bring a list of the medicines you take.
- Your consultation includes a full history and examination, and a clear plan for the next steps.
- If you need a mammogram, breast ultrasound or biopsy, it can usually be arranged here at LifeScan, often on the same day.
Book an appointment with Ms Elaine Borg
Choose a day and time below. The calendar shows Ms Borg's latest availability.
Claiming on health insurance? If you're booking without a referral, your insurer may require one from a doctor outside LifeScan. Please check with your insurer before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Ms Elaine Borg see patients?
Ms Elaine Borg holds private breast and general surgery clinics at LifeScan, 1 Wesghet il-Frott, Naxxar, Malta. She also practises at Mater Dei Hospital and Gozo General Hospital. You can book a LifeScan appointment online at any time; her available days and times are shown in the booking calendar on this page.
Is Ms Elaine Borg a breast surgeon?
Yes. Ms Borg is a Consultant General Surgeon with specialist expertise in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. She holds the European Board of Surgery qualification in Breast Surgery (FEBS), completed an Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship in Leeds and was a Consultant in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery at York Hospital.
Should I see a breast surgeon about a breast lump?
Most breast lumps are not cancer, but any new lump or change should be checked. This includes a change in breast size or shape, skin dimpling, a nipple that turns inwards, nipple discharge or a lump in the armpit. A breast surgeon can examine you and arrange a mammogram, breast ultrasound or biopsy, which at LifeScan can usually be done on site.
Do I need a referral to see Ms Borg?
No. You can book directly online without a referral. If your GP has given you a referral letter, please bring it to your appointment. However, if you plan to claim on health insurance, your insurer may require a referral letter from your GP or another doctor who is not the specialist you are seeing, so please check with them first.
Does Ms Borg offer breast reconstruction and cosmetic breast surgery?
Yes. Ms Borg offers breast reconstruction after mastectomy, using implants or a latissimus dorsi flap, and aesthetic breast surgery including breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lift (mastopexy). Book a consultation to discuss which option suits you.
Can Ms Borg see me about a lump under the skin?
Yes. As well as breast conditions, Ms Borg assesses superficial lumps such as lipomas and skin cysts. If a scan is needed, an ultrasound of the lump can be done at LifeScan.
What languages does Ms Borg speak?
Ms Borg consults in Maltese and English, both fluently, and speaks basic Italian.