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Dr Saroj Poudel is one of the young and enthusiastic dermatologist and hair transplant surgeons in Nepal. He is currently Director and Co-Founder of Nirvana Skin Clinic and Hair Transplant Centre. He completed his MBBS from BPKIHS (B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan) and MD in Dermatology, Venereology and …
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AI in Healthcare
From Curiosity to Care, and Why Nepal Must Lean In Now Dr. Neil PandeDr. Neil is a Kathmandu-based dental surgeon with nearly three decades of clinical experience and an early adopter of digital dentistry. His current work focuses on integrating AI into healthcare to improve diagnosis, documentation, and patient journeys, …
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Dr. Shishir Pokhrel He is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal. A medical microbiologist with an MD in Microbiology, he is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, diagnostic microbiology, curriculum development, and antimicrobial stewardship. His research interests focus on antimicrobial resistance, and he has published …
Read More »Childhood cancer care in Nepal: Challenges and perspectives
Dr. Shilpa Amatya She is a Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist at KIOCH. She completed her MBBS from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal, followed by an MD in Paediatrics (2017–2020) and a DM in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology (2021–2024) from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. Dr Amatya has special interest in the management of …
Read More »Good Parenting:Pediatric Perspective
Dr. Srijana Thapa She is a pediatrician with a calm approach and a genuine love for working with children. She values patience, clear communication, and constant growth in her medical practice. The TakeAway Message Parenting is the single most powerful influence on a child’s future. However, the goal is not perfection; it …
Read More »Scrotal Swelling in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Dr. Shirish Silwal He is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at KIOCH. He earned his Master of Surgery (MS) in Paediatric Surgery in 2020 from Bangladesh. Committed to continuous learning and exposure to international best practices, Dr. Silwal completed a significant observership in 2025 at world-renowned centres in England: Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. With over five years of experience, he …
Read More »Cytogenetics of Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Dr. Prahar Dahal is a clinically oriented Consultant Pathologist with advanced fellowship training in cancer cytogenetics holding an MD in Pathology and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management. He has expertise in solid tumor FISH, FISH for leukemia and multiple myeloma, cancer karyotyping andmolecular genetics tests related to leukemia and …
Read More »PARENTING TIPS TO TODDLER’S PARENTS
Dr. Binuda Poudyal She is a pediatrician with strong academic training and extensive clinical experience in child health. She completed her MBBS from Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, followed by an MD in Pediatrics from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Dr. Poudyal has served as a General Pediatrician at Manmohan …
Read More »Understanding and Preventing Obesity in Children
Dr. Shikha Pandey She completed her MBBS from Patan Academy of Health Sciences and her MD in Paediatrics from the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences. She is currently working at the Kathmandu Institute of Child Health as a Paediatric Registrar, with a strong interest in providing compassionate and evidence-based …
Read More »Pediatric Surgery: Building a Culture of Safety, Precision, and Compassion
Dr. Hiramani Pathak He is a paediatric surgeon and urologist specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He completed his MBBS and MS in Nepal before earning an MCh in Paediatric Surgery from Delhi University. With over three years of post-MCh experience, he treats complex congenital anomalies and advanced …
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