Principal Consultant & HoD
Dr. Umid Kumar Shrestha is a highly experienced and internationally trained Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, serving as the Principal Consultant and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy at Nepal Mediciti. Renowned for his expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases, Dr. Shrestha employs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to provide exceptional patient care.
Dr. Shrestha completed his MBBS from Rajshahi Medical College, Bangladesh, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He further advanced his specialization by earning a PhD in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Wuhan University, China. His international training includes prestigious fellowships and certifications, highlighting his commitment to excellence in gastroenterology.
In 2014, Dr. Shrestha was selected as a Berenson Scholar in Advanced Endoscopy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He became a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG) in 2018, underscoring his professional recognition in the field. Additionally, he completed specialized training in Molecular Cancer Prevention under the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH, USA.
As Chief Editor of the Nepal Mediciti Medical Journal and the Journal of Advances in Internal Medicine, Dr. Shrestha plays a significant role in shaping medical research in Nepal. He has published extensively in top national and international journals, including Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (the official journal of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, USA), Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Genes and Immunity, and Clinica Chimica Acta. His notable research on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic syndrome has been featured in The Journal of Endocrinological Investigation and Menopause, journals of international repute.
Dr. Shrestha is also an expert peer reviewer for several leading international journals such as The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and BioMedCentral’s Trials. His scholarly contributions ensure the highest standards in gastroenterology research worldwide.
An active participant in the global medical community, Dr. Shrestha has presented his research at prestigious conferences including Digestive Disease Week (DDW, USA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG, USA), and the World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG, Turkey). He has also contributed valuable endoscopic imagery to the Endoscopic Slide Atlas on GastroHep.com, published by Wiley-Blackwell, USA, further establishing his expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques.
Berenson International Scholar in Advanced Endoscopy (including ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound) from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Boston, USA
Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program in Molecular Cancer Prevention from National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, MD, USA
PRESENTATION:
Awarded as a Berenson International Scholar in Advanced Endoscopy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital), Boston, USA in 2014.
Received Nepal Vidhya Bhushan Gold Medal class ‘A’ for the academic achievement from the president of Nepal in 2009.
Received several awards from different social organizations (Nepal Cancer Relief Society, Patan Jaycees, Nepal Anti-Tuberculosis Association, etc.) for the social service in the community.
Past Affiliations: Professor of Medicine at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara
Life member of Nepalese Society of Gastroenterologists
Life member of Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal
Life member of Nepal Medical Association
Life member of Nepal Cancer Relief Society