Bhagwan Koirala
भगवान कोइराला
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Pioneer of open heart surgery in Nepal
Birthday
January 15, 1954
Birthplace
Nepal
Age
72 years old
Nationality
Nepalese
Location
Kathmandu, Nepal
Education
MBBS, Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
Experience & Roles
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
CurrentShahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
1997 - Present
SurgeonChief cardiac surgeon at Nepal's premier heart center
Their Story
Dr. Bhagwan Koirala is a pioneering Nepali cardiothoracic surgeon who performed the first open-heart surgery in Nepal. He has been instrumental in developing cardiac care infrastructure in the country and making heart surgery accessible to Nepali patients.
Achievements
- Performed first open-heart surgery in Nepal
- Director of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
- Trained numerous cardiac surgeons
