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ST Mahima Ghimire
Speech and Swallowing Therapist
Mahima Ghimire is a dedicated Speech and Swallowing Therapist at Nepal Mediciti Hospital, with a strong foundation in assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in both children and adults. Currently pursuing a PhD in Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, she is passionate about providing evidence-based interventions to individuals with diverse needs.
Her academic journey includes a Master of Science in Deglutology and Swallowing Disorders from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, graduated as a Gold Medalist. She holds a Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (B.A.S.L.P.) from Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore University.
Mahima Ghimire possesses extensive clinical experience from different institutions such as Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, and Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, as well as various community-based organizations. Her professional affiliations include membership with the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Education
Area of Focus
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy
Language spoken
- ENGLISH
- NEPALI
- HINDI
- Neuro Deglutology Symposium 2019 held at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,Kochi, on 1.12.2019.
- Head and Neck rehabilitation: Swallowing and Speech Certificate course “Langmore Foundation (FEES) course- with hands on” held at TATA Memorial hospital, Mumbai, on 4th- 7.4.2019.
- Multidisciplinary Approach in Assessment and Management of Cerebral Palsy at Baby Memorial Hospital,Calicut, Kerala, India 23&24 March 2019
- Wheel Chair Management Training by The Wheelchair project e.V., Germany 31.10.2017-2.11.2017
- Short Course on the management of Cerebral Palsy led by International Societyfor Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) 7-10.11.2016
- DevelopmentalDyslexia- A Systematic Approach 30.01.2016
- Recent Advances in Rehabilitation for Cochlear Implantand Hearing Aid Users 15.12.2015
- Aphasia and KindredDisorders 28.02.2015
- Audiometric Calibration and Noise Measurements- Hands on trainingusing SLM 13.01.2015
- Clinical Practice in Audiology 27.09.2014
- Recent Advances in Assessment and Management of Learning Disabilities 25.08.2014
- Calibration of Equipment related to Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 27.02.2014- 01.03.2014
- An Insight into Assessment and Management Strategies for Articulation, Phonology andFluency Disorders 27.09.2013
- Assessment of patientswith various swallowing disorders under the spectrum of Oncology, Neurology and Pediatrics
- Assessment and management/ rehabilitation of post CT/RT, Head and Neck Surgery, Tracheostomy, Neurosurgery, Stroke Dysphagia.
- Assessment and management/ rehabilitation of dysphagia in neurodegenerative disorders.
- Carrying out instrumental assessments of swallowing using Flexible Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing (FEES), Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)/ Modified barium swallow (MBS).
- Assess and managepediatric dysphagia.
- Screening of patients for Dysphagiaor Risk of Aspiration during Head and Neck and Stroke rounds.
- Carry out researchin the field of Dysphagia.
- Assessment and Rehabilitation of Communication Disorders.
