Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma Dhakal

HoD & Principal Consultant

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Dr. Sunil K Sharma Dhakal is the Principal Consultant and Head of the Department of General and Digestive Diseases, Unit 1 at Nepal Mediciti. He has been a distinguished Consultant Gastrointestinal (GI) and Laparoscopic Surgeon since 1998, following his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd). Dr. Dhakal further enhanced his expertise with advanced fellowship training in Cancer Surgery in South Korea and Singapore, each lasting six months.

As a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery in Nepal, Dr. Dhakal has made significant contributions to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques in the region. He played a vital role in surgical management, education, and clinical practice at two leading medical colleges prior to joining Nepal Mediciti Hospital.

Dr. Dhakal is a founding member of Primary Trauma Care Nepal, an organization dedicated to providing trauma care training across the country. He is also an official trainer for Johnson & Johnson’s Basic Surgical Course, highlighting his commitment to surgical education and capacity building.

His academic accomplishments include co-editing a comprehensive book on surgery and authoring over 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Dr. Dhakal has trained more than 20 surgeons in laparoscopic techniques, demonstrating his dedication to advancing surgical skills and education in Nepal.

Before joining Nepal Mediciti, Dr. Dhakal served successfully as Principal of Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital. His primary clinical interests include Cancer Surgery and GI Laparoscopic Surgery, areas where he continues to make impactful contributions through innovative clinical practice and ongoing academic work.

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