Dr. Arun Prasad Joshi
Sr. Consultant
Dr. Arun Prasad Joshi is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nepal Mediciti, with over twelve years of dedicated experience in women's health. Renowned for his clinical excellence and academic dedication, Dr. Joshi holds an MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Tribhuvan University and completed his MBBS from Kathmandu University, both with outstanding academic performance. He began his medical journey with a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) from Tribhuvan University, laying a strong foundation for a distinguished career in gynecological care.
Specializing in advanced laparoscopic and gynaecological endoscopic surgery, Dr. Joshi has pursued extensive international training in leading medical centers in Thailand, India, and Spain. His expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques has helped countless women receive effective, less invasive treatment options with faster recovery times. Over the past decade, he has focused on gynaecologic endoscopic surgery, making significant contributions through research and conference presentations. Some of his notable topics include Carcinoma of the Vulva, Scar Tenderness Following Cesarean Section, and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgeries.
Dr. Joshi is also a published researcher, contributing valuable insights to peer-reviewed journals such as the Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (NJOG), the Journal of Nepal Health Research Council (JNHRC), and the Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences (JPESON). His research includes critical studies on undiagnosed ectopic pregnancies, laparoscopic management of dermoid cysts, and perinatal outcomes following cesarean sections, enriching Nepal’s academic and clinical landscape in women’s healthcare.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Joshi has held esteemed academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the National Academy of Medical Sciences and Registrar at Civil Service Hospital. Dr. Joshi is an active member of various national and international medical societies, including the Nepal Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (NESOG) and the International Gynaecologic Cancer Society (IGCS). His participation in global conferences and workshops ensures that he remains at the forefront of medical innovation, offering patients the latest in evidence-based care.
Education
Area of Focus
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- Training on APGET 10th Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgery Training Course, 31 August – 1 September, 2019, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Training on Advance Laparoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery organized by Ethicon at EISE, Mumbai on February 23-25, 2017.
- Participant in Global Congress on Hysteroscopy organised in Barcelona, Spain on 2-5 May 2017.
- Training Workshop on “Authors Training for Scientific Writing” organised by Nepal Health Research Council on 22-23 August 2016
- Participant in trainers' training on Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention in Nepal jointly organized by Family Health Division, Department of Health Services, WHO and PHECT-Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal from July 27 to August 1, 2014.
- Participant in 3rd Workshop on Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ASGO), Seoul, South Korea on 23-24 August 2014.
- Participant in XIIIth National Conference of Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists "Reproductive Morbidity: Linking Prevention to Cure" in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 4th and 5th April in 2014.
- Participant in AOFOG Perinatal Precongress Workshop at Mohego Building Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu on 28 March, 2012.
- Participant In Third Ian Donald Training Course in Obstetric Ultrasound, Kathmandu, Nepal on 16th-17th September, 2011.
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Provider Course in 11th-12th November, 2009 organized by Nick Simons Institute, Nepal.
- Participated in International Workshop on Advanced Obstetrics and Gynecological Ultrasound and fetal Medicine in 5th-7th November, 2009, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Participation in National Training on Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS conducted by AMDA-Nepal under the ASHA Project. 26th August -5th September, 2007.
- Training on Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) and Counselling organized by Family Health Division and National Health Training Center at Maternity Hospital in 11th- 18th February, 2007.
- Joshi AP, Chitrakar NS, Shrestha I. Lymphoma of Ovary: A Primary Extra-nodal Manifestation. NJOG. 2015;19(4):66-68
- Maharjan et al. Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure in Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia. NJOG.2016;11(1):58-61
- Joshi et al. Undiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy among Unsupervised use of Medical Abortion pills. NJOG. 2016;22(2):12-15
- Joshi et al. Laparoscopic Management of Dermoid Cyst of Ovary is a Safe Procedure. J Nepal Health Res Counc. 2021; 19(52): 520-3
- Shrestha et al .Uterine Cancer Treatment: Experience in Two Centers of Nepal. JKAHS.2021;4(10): 1-7
- Joshi AP, Chitrakar NS, Pariyar JP, Shrestha I, Maharjan P, et al. Perinatal Outcome: A comparative study between Emergency and Elective Caesarean Section at A Tertiary Care Hospital. 2022;01(01):1-5.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology passed in June 2012 from Tribhuvan University (TU), Institute of Medicine (IOM), Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) passed in the first division in August 2006 from Kathmandu University, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal.
- Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) in passed in the first division in July 1998 from Tribhuvan University, Nepal Science Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC) passed in the first division in 1996 from Anandakuti Vidhyapeeth, Swayambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Conference, Seminar Presentations:
- "Carcinoma of vulva not only during old age: a Series of six cases." Oral Presentation at Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course (MCMC) in Kathmandu in March 5-7, 2010.
- “Scar tenderness: The fate of previous caesarean scar at subsequent delivery”. Oral Presentation at 10th International Conference of Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (NESOG) in April 8-10, 2011.
- “Undiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy among Unsupervised use of Medical Abortion Pills”. Oral Presentation at 14th National Conference of Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (NESOG) in April 1-2, 2016.
- “Laparascopic Gynecological Surgery and its outcome: An experience at Civil Service Hospital of Nepal.” Oral Presentation at XVth International Conference of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (NESOG) in April 2-3, 2021.
- Registered in Nepal Medical Council (NMC 6131) since 2006 as Medical Practitioner and since 2012 as Specialist (Obs-Gynecology).
- Member of International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) since 2014.
- Member of Asian Society of Gynecologic oncology (ASGO) since 2014.
- Life Member of Nepal Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (NESOG), Kathmandu, Nepal, since December, 2012.
- Life Member of Nepal Medical Association (NMA) since December, 2006.
