Dr. Shekhar Poudel

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 level.)

• 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