Dr. Sujeeta Bhandari
Consultant Paediatrician
Dr. Sujeeta Bhandari is a Consultant in the Department of Paediatrics at Nepal Mediciti, recognized for her dedicated approach to paediatric care and medical research. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Bhandari combines her extensive expertise with a compassionate demeanor, offering comprehensive healthcare services to children and adolescents. Her qualifications include an M.D. in Paediatrics, along with specialized training in paediatric nutrition and allergy asthma, reflecting her commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in paediatric medicine.
Dr. Bhandari's career has included diverse roles, such as a medical officer at Patan Hospital, a lecturer at National Medical College in Birgunj, and a consultant paediatrician at Kathmandu National Medical College and Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Hospital. She has pursued further training in paediatric critical care, including Advanced Neonatal and Paediatric Life Support, Paediatric Fundamental Critical Care, and Basic Life Support. Her areas of interest encompass paediatric critical care, nutrition, and asthma allergy, underscoring her comprehensive skill set in managing complex paediatric conditions.
In addition to her clinical and educational roles, Dr. Bhandari actively contributes to the medical community. She has served as the Member Secretary for the Institutional Review Committee at National Medical College, Birgunj, and is currently a member of the Institutional Review Committee at Nepal Mediciti Hospital. Dr. Bhandari's leadership extends to her involvement with various organizations, including the Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation, Lions Club of Kathmandu Radiance, Nepal Medical Association, and the Nepal Paediatric Society, where she has held significant positions such as Executive Member and Coordinator of multiple chapters. Her engagement in these roles highlights her dedication to advancing paediatric healthcare practices and standards.
Education
Area of Focus
- Allergy Asthma Specialist
- Paediatrics
- Paediatric Nutrition
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- Workshop on Communication skills organised by Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) on November 30th 2009.
- Breastfeeding training organised by Patan Hospital on February 14-17, 2010.
- Workshop on Understanding and Teaching Children with Autism organised by Autism care Nepal in association with Action for Autism, National center for Autism, India on 7-9 October 2010.
- The S.T.A.B.L.E course organised by Patan Hospital on 8th -9Thseptember 2011.
- PFCCS training organised by Kathmandu Medical College on July 10 2013.
- Participated in Neonatal Ventilation Workshop held from December 27-29, 2014 organised by Nepal Pediatric Society supported by UNICEF Nepal.
- Psychosocial support for children in disasters organised by Nepal Pediatric Society on July 2-july 4, 2015.
- Participated in Training for Trainers on "Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Hospital" organised by Nepal Pediatric Society from August 9-12, 2015, Kathmandu.
- Training Workshop on Health Research Proposal Development and Research Management organised by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) on 21 – 30 September 2016.
- Training workshop in Scientific Writing held by Nepal Health Research Council on 23-25 May 2018.
- Training course on Palliative Care held by National Health Training Centre on 06-07 June 2018.
- Participated in Pre-congress CME on International Masterclass in Pediatric AKI and Acute Dialysis on June 22, 2018 organised by Nepal Paediatric Society.
- Participated in the XIXth Nepalese Congress of Paediatrics (NEPCON-2018) held on June 23-25, 2018.
- Training on 30th Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Life Support (ANPLS) course on December 11th to 13th ,organized by Kanti Childrens Hospital.
- Training on First Pediatrics Ultrasound Training on May 19th to May 21th , 2019, Dhulikhel Hospital, Department of Pediatrics.
- Training on COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers organized by Standford University, completed on 25th August, 2020 (online).
- Virtual Training on management of COVID-19 in Paediatric Population organized by Ministry of Health and Population on August 17-18, 2021.
- Participated in IPA Vaccine trust Course-Level 1, Offered by the International Pediatric Associationon 13th October, 2021.
- Participated in a webinar organized by IPA in the “Pediatricians Tackle Childhood Obesity in the COVID-19 pandemic” on 2nd March,2022.
- Participated in a webinar organized by IPA in the “What we know about Omicron in Children” on 19th February,2022.
- 99th Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop 0n the changing landscape of pediatric nutrition latest trends and future directions helf on 24th to 25th February 2023.
Paediatric Critical Care, Nutrition and Asthma allergy
- Review Article on Congenital Tuberculosis- Med Phonix.
- Hindering Factors of infant Feeding practices among the mothers of mid western part of Nepal- Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Science.
- Impact of Serum Electrolyte changes in Children with Acute Diarrhea: Identifying the risk factors on Children’s Health Outcomes and Its Impact in Society-Journal of Development Innovations.
- An observationl study on emerging antimicrobial resistance pattern in urinary tract Infection in Nepalese children –Nepal Mediciti Medical Journal(NMMJ).
1. Executive member of Nepal Paediatric Society (2080-2082)- Coordinator of Nutrition Chapter and
Growth Development and Behavioral Paediatrics Chapter
2. Member of Nepal Medical Association
3. Life member of Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation
4. Founder member of Lions Club of Kathmandu Radiance
