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Dr. Ritesh Shrestha
Paediatric Surgeon
Dr. Ritesh Shrestha is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Nepal Mediciti Hospital, known for his extensive expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures. His specialization encompasses neonatal surgery and paediatric urology, areas where he has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication. Dr. Shrestha earned his MS in General Surgery from Nepal Medical College with distinction and pursued a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at GRIPMER, SIR Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi. His foundational training includes an MBBS from Kathmandu University.
Prior to joining Nepal Mediciti, Dr. Shrestha served as an Assistant Professor at Nepal Medical College for nearly a decade and worked as a Consultant General and Pediatric Surgeon at Vayodha Hospital. His commitment to medical excellence is reflected in his active participation in professional organizations such as the Nepal Medical Association and his involvement with initiatives like the Nepal Breast Cancer Foundation and the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS). Additionally, he contributes to healthcare delivery in remote areas through his collaboration with Health Partnership Nepal.
Dr. Shrestha’s dedication to advancing the field of paediatric surgery is further highlighted by his receipt of the prestigious Hugh Greenwood Fellowship from the British Association of Pediatric Surgeons in 2017. This award facilitated further fellowship training at St George’s Hospital in London, enhancing his skills and knowledge in paediatric surgical care.
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
