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Dr. Ritesh Shrestha
Paediatric Surgeon
Dr. Ritesh Shrestha is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Nepal Mediciti, renowned for his expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures. His specialized practice focuses on neonatal surgery and paediatric urology, delivering expert surgical care to young patients with complex conditions.
Dr. Shrestha holds an MS in General Surgery with distinction from Nepal Medical College and completed a specialized fellowship in Paediatric Surgery at GRIPMER, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. He earned his MBBS degree from Kathmandu University, forming a strong foundation for his surgical career.
Before joining Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Dr. Shrestha served as an Assistant Professor at Nepal Medical College for nearly ten years and worked as a Consultant General and Paediatric Surgeon at Vayodha Hospital. He actively contributes to the medical community through membership in the Nepal Medical Association and engagement with key initiatives such as the Nepal Breast Cancer Foundation and the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS). His commitment to improving healthcare access extends to remote regions through his collaboration with Health Partnership Nepal.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to paediatric surgery, Dr. Shrestha was awarded the prestigious Hugh Greenwood Fellowship by the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons in 2017. This fellowship enabled advanced training at St George’s Hospital, London, further honing his skills in cutting-edge paediatric surgical techniques.
Dr. Shrestha is dedicated to providing world-class paediatric surgical care, combining innovative minimally invasive approaches with compassionate patient management to improve surgical outcomes for children.
Education
Area of Focus
- Paediatric Surgery
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
Junior Surgical Training
| Employer | Consultant /speciality | Grade | From | To |
| Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital | Dr Anil Bahadur Shrestha (Orthopedic) | HO | 29th Jan 2007 | 17th Jun 2008 |
| KIST Medical College | Dr Hem Limbu (Orthopedic) | HO | 22nd Aug 2008 | 25th Dec 2008 |
Advanced minimally invasive (Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic) surgery
Neonatal surgery
Pediatric Urology
Publications
Original Articles
- Analysis of Neonates following Laparotomy for acute Abdomen: A Prospective Study
(KUMJ Vol.16 No.1 Issue 61 Jan-March,2018 :35-38)
- Laparoscopic Herniotomy for congenital inguinal hernia: prospective assessment of feasibility and outcome analysis in tertiary center in Nepal
(JSSN Vol.21 No.1 2018; June: 20-24)
Co Author
- The incidence of thyroid carcinoma in multinodular goiter: prospective study (Nepal Med Coll J 2011;13(3):169-171)
- Outcome analysis of breast cancer patients treated at Nepal Medical College (Nepal Med CollJ 2012; 14(2):93-95
- Surgical needs of Nepal: pilot study of population based survey in Pokhara, Nepal. ( World J Surg. 2014 Dec;38(12):3041-6.
- Prevalence of cervical cancer screening among women in Nepal: A nationwide population-based survey
(Gynecologic Oncology 04/2015;137:47-48)
Presentations
- Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Study. Oral Presentation at X International Surgical Conference , Society of Surgeons Of Nepal , 2010
- The incidence of thyroid carcinoma in multinodular goiter: retrospective analysis. Oral Presentation at VIII National Surgical conference , Society of Surgeons Of Nepal, 2011
- Forgotten DJ Stent. Oral Presentation at International College of Surgeons Nepal Section, 2011
- Case report of 5 years female child with Forme Fruste Choledochal Cyst. Poster Presentation at IAPSCON 2015
Scholarship
Nepal Medical Association Scholarship: 2009 M. S General Surgery Residency Program
Hugh Greenwood Fellowship 2017 awarded by British Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Work with other medical organization
Health Partnership Nepal
This is the partnership program between St. George’s Hospital, UK and Nepal Medical College to provide health care facilities at remote villages in Nepal
Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS)
Nepal Medical Association
Nepal Breast Cancer Foundation
Surgical Society of Nepal
NEPAS
