Dr. Dikshya Joshi
Sr. Consultant
Dr. Dikshya Joshi is Nepal’s first female cardiac surgeon with nearly 15 years of specialized experience in both adult and congenital cardiac surgery. Currently serving as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nepal Mediciti, Dr. Joshi is widely recognized for her advanced surgical expertise, innovative cardiac procedures, and compassionate patient-centered care.
Dr. Joshi completed her MBBS and Master’s degree in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Tianjin Medical University, China, graduating at the top of her class. She further expanded her skillset by earning a prestigious Fellowship in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) from Seoul National University, South Korea. In addition, she completed the Epidemiology for Global Health Program at the University of Washington, strengthening her understanding of global health challenges related to cardiac care.
With a strong commitment to advancing cardiothoracic surgery in Nepal, Dr. Joshi has pioneered innovative initiatives such as the mobile PT-INR clinics, which have dramatically improved access to cardiac care services in rural and underserved communities. Her clinical excellence and leadership have made her a trusted expert in complex cardiac surgeries and postoperative care.
In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Joshi is an active academic researcher and surgical educator. She has presented her research at numerous international medical conferences, earning multiple Best Paper Presentation Awards for her contributions to cardiac surgery. Dr. Joshi also holds prominent leadership positions in several national and international cardiac surgery societies, where she advocates for surgical excellence and the empowerment of women in medicine.
Education
Area of Focus
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- HINDI
- NEWARI
- CHINESE
- Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health E-learning Program, winter 2024, University of Washington
- Faculty Development Training (23rd-27th January, 2023), National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Medical Education and Curriculum Committee, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Fellowship in ECMO (2020-2021), the Simulation Society, and the International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
- Online Team-based Capacity-building Program for Cardiac Surgery in Nepal: Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, (March 2021-Aug 2021), Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
- Best case report in the Nepalese Heart Journal in the year 2020, titled, ‘Successful repair of Aortic Rupture in a patient with bicuspid aortic valve after Aortic Valve Replacement: a rare case.’ Nepalese Heart Journal 2020; Vol 17(1),45-47
- Best paper presentation award on ‘Quality of life after Valve Surgery in patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease. 17th International Conference on 21-23 November 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Best paper presentation award on ‘Prevalence of coronary artery disease in rheumatic patients undergoing valve surgeries in Nepal, XV International Congress on Conquering Heart Disease in the Himalayan Region, November 2017, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Best paper presentation award on ‘Predictors of mortality in patients with left main coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. XIV International Congress on Conquering Heart Disease in the Himalayan Region, November 4-5, 2016, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Distinguished Student Scholarship Award from the Chinese Scholarship Council in the year 2010
- Awarded Certificate of Merit and cited as a Model Student of the year 2006, 2007, and 2008 consecutively
