Physician, 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 trailblazer in the field of digestive and liver health in Nepal. He holds the distinction of being the first Nepali to earn a DM in Gastroenterology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. As the first LTSI-certified Transplant Hepatologist from Nepal, Dr. Poudel bridges the gap between traditional gastroenterology and advanced life-saving liver interventions. He currently serves as the Chief Physician at the National Gastro Liver Center (NGLC) and Senior Consultant at Norvic International Hospital
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 ( All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi ) 2019 : The first Nepali to achieve this prestigious specialization from India's premier medical institute
Fellowships & Certification in Clinical & Transplant Hepatology, Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi (2022–2023) The first Nepali certified by the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI).
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 (B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences ,BPKIHS, Dharan) (2012) : Received merit certificates at multiple levels
Current NGLC and Norvic International Hospital
2024 – Present: Associate Professor & Senior Consultant National Gastro Liver Center (NGLC), Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal & Norvic International Hospital, Thapathali, kathmandu, Nepal.
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 (NMCTH), Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal
2016: Physician, Internal Medicine,Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Pravas, Palpa
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