BIO

Dr. Dhruba Shrestha is a senior pediatrician in Nepal, known for his expertise in Pediatric Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatric/Fetal Echocardiography, and Pediatric Nutrition. He currently serves as the Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Siddhi Memorial Hospital in Bhaktapur, Nepal. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he also oversees the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the hospital, which is renowned as one of the best in Nepal.

Dr. Dhruba Shrestha has made significant contributions to maternal and child health through his services and research endeavors. He has conducted numerous studies and collaborated with prestigious international institutions. His research work has focused on various aspects of pediatrics, with a particular interest in critical care and pediatric echocardiography.

Dr. Shrestha obtained his MBBS degree from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, in 2008. He further pursued a specialization in Pediatrics, completing his MD from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (Kanti Children’s Hospital) in 2013. Recognizing the importance of nutrition in pediatric care, he pursued a Post-Graduation in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) from the Boston University School of Medicine, USA, in 2015. This additional training allows him to address cases involving feeding difficulties, obesity, and malnutrition in children.

To expand his expertise in echocardiography, Dr. Shrestha completed a Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Echocardiography from JROP Institute of Echocardiography and Vascular Doppler in New Delhi, India, in 2020. He is proficient in performing echocardiography for adults, neonates, pediatrics, and fetal cases. His specialization in pediatric echocardiography makes him one of the few experts in this field in Nepal.

Furthermore, Dr. Shrestha has received training in Tropical Medicine from Nagasaki University, Japan. He actively participates in teaching tropical medicine to students pursuing the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTMH) at the university.

Dr. Shrestha’s extensive qualifications, experience, and expertise in the field of pediatrics, critical care, pediatric/Fetal echocardiography, and nutrition make him a respected figure in the medical community in Nepal. His dedication to improving maternal and child health, as well as his involvement in research and teaching, demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field of pediatrics in his country.

Conferences

Dr. Dhruba has attended and given presentations in several conferences held nationally and internationally.

• 26th International Conference on Pediatrics, Neonatology and Primary care, London, UK.

  (21/11/2022 – 22/11/2022)

  Attended as a moderator and speaker, Presented research paper on ” Nutritional Status and Practices among Urban Children: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study.

• National Conference of Pediatric Critical Care (8/11/2014 – 9/11/2014)

  Dr. Dhruba Shrestha attended the 16th National Critical Care Conference organized by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics – Intensive Care Chapter in New Delhi.

• Nepalese Congress of Pediatrics (NEPCON)

  Dr. Dhruba Shrestha has attended the NEPCON conference four times. He has given paper presentation on various topics during his participation in the conference,

  Conference dates-
  16 th – 22/3/2012 – 24/3/ 2012
  17 th – 22/3/ 2014 – 24/3/2014
  18 th – 16/6/2016 – 18/6/2016
  19 th – 23/6/2018 – 25/6/2018                                                                         20th – 11/05/2023 – 13/05/2023

• Dr. Dhruba gave a free Paper Presentation in the 17th conference on “Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology (SNAP–II and SNAP II Perinatal extension) for predicting outcome in a NICU.”

  Dr. Dhruba gave a free Paper Presentation in the 18th conference on “Lobar Pneumonia – laboratory parameters, X-ray changes and response to therapy in pre-vaccination time in
  Bhaktapur.”

  Dr. Dhruba Shrestha presented a paper in NEPAS research Session in the 19 th conference on “Assessment of Serum vitamin D level in pregnant women and their babies in Bhaktapur, Nepal.”                   

  Dr. Dhruba Shrestha presented a research paper in NEPCON in the 20th conference on “Ambient PM2.5 and Daily Hospital Admissions for Acute Respiratory Infections: Effect Modification by Weight Status of Child.” and delivered talk on “Can fetal Echocardiography prove to be game changer in the field of pediatric cardiovascular Medicine?”

• International Conference on HIV/AIDS in Nepal (3/9/2010 – 4/9/2010)

  Dr. Dhruba Shrestha attended the “International Conference on HIV/AIDS in Nepal” which was organized by the Department of Microbiology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences,Pokhara, in association with International AIDS Conference – 2010, Vienna, Austria.