Dr. Keshika Koirala

Dr. Keshika Koirala

Registrar


Dr. Keshika Koirala is a Radiologist at Nepal Mediciti, known for her academic excellence and comprehensive expertise in both diagnostic and interventional radiology. She earned her MD in Radiodiagnosis from Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, graduating with distinction and receiving the Gold Medal for academic excellence. Her achievements reflect a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based radiological care in Nepal.

Dr. Koirala has broad proficiency in multiple imaging modalities, including ultrasound of the abdomen, pelvis, thyroid, breast, and obstetrics, as well as Doppler studies. She is also highly skilled in interpreting CT and MRI scans, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses for a wide range of medical conditions. Her expertise further extends to interventional radiology, where she regularly performs ultrasound- and CT-guided biopsies, as well as drainage procedures, offering minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for patients.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Koirala is deeply involved in medical education, community health, and healthcare outreach. She has served at leading institutions such as Primera Hospital Nepal and actively participates in charitable health camps, providing diagnostic services to underserved populations. Her commitment to maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and primary healthcare delivery highlights her dedication to holistic and equitable healthcare.

Dr. Koirala also serves as a mentor to international radiologists and medical graduates, contributing to the development of future medical professionals through training and capacity-building initiatives. Her efforts in both academic and field-based healthcare reflect a passion for enhancing patient outcomes and advancing radiology services in Nepal.


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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