Dr. Keshika Koirala

Dr. Keshika Koirala

Registrar


Dr. Keshika Koirala is a highly esteemed Radiologist at Nepal Mediciti, distinguished by her exceptional academic and practical achievements. She earned her MD in Radiodiagnosis from Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, graduating with distinction and receiving the prestigious Gold Medal. Her academic excellence reflects her dedication to advancing medical knowledge and practice, underscoring her commitment to excellence in the field of radiology.

Dr. Koirala demonstrates a broad proficiency across various diagnostic modalities, including ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, thyroid, breast, and obstetrics. She is adept at performing Doppler studies and reporting on CT and MRI scans. Her skills extend to interventional radiology, where she proficiently conducts guided biopsies and drainage procedures, showcasing her comprehensive expertise in both diagnostic and interventional aspects of radiology.

Beyond her clinical roles, Dr. Koirala is deeply involved in healthcare education and community service. Her tenure at prestigious institutions like Primera Hospital Nepal and her active participation in charitable health camps highlight her commitment to improving healthcare standards. As a mentor to international radiologists and medical graduates, and through her contributions to maternal and child healthcare training, HIV/AIDS awareness, and primary healthcare provision, Dr. Koirala's career reflects a profound dedication to enhancing healthcare outcomes and positively impacting patient lives and community health.

 

 

 

 


Education

Area of Focus

  • Radiodiagnosis

Language spoken

  • ENGLISH
  • NEPALI
  • HINDI

 

  • Participated and presented the electronic poster titled “C-01174 – Multiple faces of tuberculosis 10.26044/ecr2020/C-01174” within the scientific and educational program at the European Congress of Radiology 2020, Vienna, Austria.

 

  • Selected under “Invest in the Youth Program 2020 “for attending European Congress of Radiology 2020 with added benefits, as a young trainee radiologist.

 

  • Participated and presented electronic poster titled ‘Symmetrical hemorrhagic infarction in a young patient: a case of venous sinus thrombosis’ at the 19th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2021.

 

  • Participated and presented electronic poster titled ‘A rare case of bilateral cryptorchidism with bilateral synchronous testicular seminoma’ at the 19th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2021.

 

  • Presented paper entitled ‘comparative study of sonographic findings of tibial nerve in individuals with and without diabetes’ and won best presenter award at RADCON Nepal , 2022.
  • Chief resident at radiology department at Nepal Medical College for two consecutive years, 2020-2022.
  • MD Entrance topper of nation-wide Kathmandu University entrance exam 2019.

 

  • Won National Scholarship for MBBS program and studied MBBS under full government scholarship.

 

  • Participated and completed CHILI - the Conference on Hybrid Imaging on October 25, 2019 and earned 6 European CME Credits (ECMEC®s).

 

  • Participated and achieved/ completed 12 NMC CPD points for “Fourth Ultrasound, CT and MRI Education program in Nepal (Obstetric, fetal, neonatal and congenital anomaly)”.

 

  • Participated and achieved/ completed 3.5 NMC CPD points for “CME program on interventional radiology and cardiac imaging” organized by Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital.

 

  • Participated and achieved 3 NMC CPD points for “CME on breast imaging 2020” in Kathmandu.
  • Editor in chief of the English version of the annual magazine of Chitwan Medical College, year 2012.
  • Member of the editorial board of annual magazine “The Souvenir” at St. Xavier’s College, year 2008.
  • Member of the Leadership Training Service (LTS) program at St. Xavier’s College, Kathmandu.
  • Founding member of the “Blood Donation Club” at St. Xavier’s College, Kathmandu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

  • Neupane NP, Koirala K, Koirala S, Lohani B. Renal Segmental Artery Resistive Index as a Non-Invasive Indicator of Functional Deterioration in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Austin J Radiol. 2022;9(2):1192.
  • Neupane NP, Kayastha P, Paudel S, Koirala K. Evaluation of Blunt Chest Trauma with Multidetector Computed Tomography. J Clin Res Radiol 2020;3(1):1-4. 
  • Tuladhar AS, Khadka P, Joshi S, Koirala K, Shrestha A. Role of color Doppler ultrasonography in the evaluation of deep vein thrombosis of peripheral limbs at a tertiary care center in Kathmandu. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/nmcj.v24i2.46046.

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND POSTER PUBLICATIONS

 

 

  • Koirala K, Neupane NP, Pradhan SP, Koirala SB (2021). Symmetrical hemorrhagic cerebral infarction in a young patient: a case of venous sinus thrombosis. Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology.

 

  • Koirala K, Neupane NP, Koirala SB (2021). A rare case of bilateral cryptorchidism with bilateral synchronous testicular seminoma. Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology.

 

  • Koirala K, Neupane NP, Koirala SB (2022). Comparative study of sonographic findings of tibial nerve in individuals with and without diabetes. Nepal Radiologists’ Convention, 2022.

 

 

 

 

CASE REPORTS AND CASE SERIES

 

 

  • Koirala K, Neupane NP, Kayastha P (2020). Bilateral medullary nephrocalcinosis with nephrolithiasis: a case report. EURORAD. URL:https://www.eurorad.org/case/16991ISSN:            1563-4086
  • Koirala K, Tuladhar AS, Kayastha R, Acharya R (2020). A case of acromegaly with typical skeletal and soft tissue manifestations. EURORAD.  DOI:10.35100/eurorad/case.16980

 

 

 

  • Neupane NP, Dawadi K, Koirala K, Tamang OY (2020). A rare case of disseminated tuberculosis with putty kidney, ileal stricture and symphysis pubis involvement. EURORAD. URL: https://www.eurorad.org/case/16823 ISSN: 1563-4086

 

  • Neupane NP, Tamang OY, Upadhyaya RP, Koirala K (2020). A classical case of testicular seminoma in a young patient with pulmonary, hepatic and retroperitoneal metastases. EURORAD. URL: https://www.eurorad.org/case/16825 ISSN: 1563-4086

 

 

  • Neupane, NP, Koirala (n.d.). Orbital blowout fracture. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). DOI: 10.1148/cases.20202333

 

 

  • Neupane NP, Tamang Y, Upadhyaya R, Koirala K (2020). Bowel perforation with peritonitis and pneumoperitoneum – an emergency presentation of acute intestinal ischaemia EURORAD. URL: https://www.eurorad.org/case/16860  ISSN:1563-4086

 

 

  • Neupane NP, Phuyal S, Malla SK, Keshika K (2020). A case of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis with acute pulmonary embolism and resultant pulmonary infarction EURORAD. URL:      https://www.eurorad.org/case/16907 ISSN: 1563-4086

 

  • Neupane NP, Koirala K. Pelvic ateriovenous malformation leading to repeated episodes of haematuria in an adult with history of paralytic poliomyelitis: a case report. MOJ Clin Med Case Rep. 2020;10(5):123-5.

 

NON PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 1. Community field diagnosis on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in health problems in Mangalpur VDC, Chitwan, Nepal (Department of Community Medicine and Family Health Program, CMCTH, 2011).

2. Family health exercise: Impact of mental health of family members on family well-being (Department of community medicine and family health, CMCTH, 2014).  

3. Field Projects: 

a. Comprehensive Field Practice in District Public Health services, Parbat, Nepal, 2015, a report.

b. Baglung Zonal Hospital, Nepal: Critical analysis on the Hospital Information Management System.

 c.  Lamjung district Hospital: Epidemiological study on antenatal visits.

c. Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara: Five-year Plan on hospital waste management.

 

 

 

 

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