Dr. Saroj Poudel

Dr. Saroj Poudel

Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist


Dr. Saroj Poudel is a Clinical Pharmacist at Nepal Mediciti, specializing in critical care medicine. With extensive expertise in clinical practice, research, and medication management, Dr. Poudel plays a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes through safe and effective pharmaceutical care. He is deeply involved in providing comprehensive drug information, managing medication errors, and closely monitoring adverse drug reactions. His proficiency in assessing complex drug-drug interactions ensures optimized medication regimens tailored to individual patient needs.

As a leader in antimicrobial stewardship programs, Dr. Poudel actively promotes the responsible use of antibiotics to combat resistance and improve treatment efficacy. He also oversees medication reconciliation processes, which are essential for preventing medication discrepancies during patient transitions. In addition, Dr. Poudel offers personalized patient medication counseling (PMC) to educate and empower patients on their treatment plans, promoting adherence and safety. He further contributes to the medical community by organizing continuing medical education (CME) sessions aimed at healthcare professionals.

Dr. Poudel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2018. He graduated with distinction from Karnataka College of Pharmacy, ranking among the top five medallists. His academic achievements are complemented by a robust research portfolio, featuring numerous publications in high-impact national and international journals. This strong research background reflects his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science and evidence-based clinical practice.

At Nepal Mediciti, Dr. Saroj Poudel’s dedication to optimizing medication therapy significantly enhances patient care quality. His expertise ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals, reinforcing Nepal Mediciti’s commitment to excellence in healthcare services.


Education

Area of Focus

  • Clinical Pharmacy and Critical Care Medicine

Language spoken

  • ENGLISH
  • NEPALI
  • HINDI
  • German

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)

  • Clinical research
  • Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Pharmacovigilance
  • International health

  1. Dengue Fever Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Series. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368654724
  2. Medication error leading to potentially lethal Methotrexate toxicity. https://doi.org/10.26420/austincritcarej.2022.1040
  3. Intrathecal Colistin and Intravenous Fosfomycin as a combination therapy for the treatment of Acinetobacter baumannii Ventriculitis and meningitis: a case report from Nepal. https://doi.org/10.3126/njn.v18i4.37518
  4. Retrospective analysis of the role of Ulinastatin in reducing mortality in severe pancreatitis in critical care unit in Nepal. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaim.v10i2.42154
  5. Development and Validation of an instrument to assess nurse practitioners knowledge towards use of high risk/high alert medications. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1684/1573
  6. Development and Validation of an Instrument to Enhance the Community Pharmacy Practitioner’s Knowledge towards Handling of High Risk/Alert Medications. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1724

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