Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology
Ass. Prof and Senior Consultant
MBBS (BPKHIS, Dharan)
MD (Internal Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh)
DM (Gastroenterology & Hepatology, AIIMS, New Delhi)
Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology -Max Super Specialty
Hospital, Saket, New Delhi & LTSI (Liver Transplant Society of India)
Expertise & Focus Areas
Dr. Shekhar Poudel is a leading Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist in Nepal, known for combining advanced medical expertise with compassionate patient care. He is widely recognized for introducing several first-of-its-kind liver and digestive treatments in Nepal, so patients can experience world-class treatment without having to travel abroad.
Achievements & Contributions
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to restore gut health and for serious liver disease
Liver Transplant Society of India
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Professional Background
Education and Training: AIIMS, PGIMER, BPKHIS
Dr. Poudel completed all his studies through full scholarships at some of the most prestigious medical institutions in Nepal and India.
DM – Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition (2019): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. (First Nepali to achieve specialization in Gastroenterology from AIIMS.)
Fellowships & Certification (2022–2023): Clinical & Transplant Hepatology (Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi) and Transplant Hepatology Certification (Liver Transplant Society of India – LTSI). (First from Nepal to earn LTSI certification.)
Advanced Training in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): Aryavart Hospital, Meerut, India.
MD – Internal Medicine (2015): Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
MBBS (2012): B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal. (Received certificate of merit at different levels.)
Current NGLC and Norvic International Hospital
2024 – Present: Associate Professor & Senior Consultant National Gastro Liver Center (NGLC), Lagankhel & Norvic International Hospital, Thapathali, Kathmandu
2023 – Present: Visiting Faculty, Sahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center, Bhaktapur
2022 – 2024: General Secretary, Nepal Organ Donation Foundation (NODF)
2021 – 2024: Associate Professor & Head of Department, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital (KMCTH), Sinamangal. Established an independent gastroenterology department at KMCTH.
2020 – 2021: Consultant Gastroenterologist & hepatologist, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu
2016: Physician, Internal Medicine, Lumbini Medical College, Tansen, Palpa
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