Dr. Shailendra Bir Karmacharya- Pediatrics

Dr. Shailendra Bir Karmacharya is a distinguished consultant pediatrician in Nepal with a registered doctor in the NMC with registration number 4472. He is renowned for his extensive experience in neonatology and child health.

Dr Karmacharya is a health care professional with a qualification of MS/MD in Neonatology and has been actively working in Paropakar maternity and women’s hospital. He is also an assistant professor at NAMS

Specialties and Focus

• Pediatrician with expert knowledge in neonatology

Education & Qualifications

• Dr. Karmacharya earned his MD in Pediatrics, equipping him with comprehensive knowledge and skills in pediatric medicine
• He is also a National trainer for special newborn care National trainer for MPDSR and is highly dedicated and in love with this work. We wish him all the best.

Trainings & Seminars

• has been involved in many health trainings
• National MPDSR trainer
• National comprehensive newborn care trainer National pediatric essential critical care trainer
  Service award by honorable President Bidhya Devi Bhandari

Professional Experiences

• With over 13 years in pediatrics and 10 years in neonatology., Dr. Karmacharya has held several notable positions:
  • Senior Consultant Pediatrician at Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital: Providing expert care in neonatology.
  • Committee Member of the Vaccinology & Immunology Chapter, Nepal Paediatric Society: Contributing to advancements in pediatric immunization practices.
  • Senior Consultant Pediatrician at Smart Parenting Nepal: Offering guidance on child health and development.
  • Speaker in “Global Congress on implementation of the code of marketing of breast milk substitute” Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Scientific committee member in 19th annual conference, International Stillbirth Alliance.
    Colombo, Srilanka
  • The speaker in “Improving Intrapartum and Postpartum Care to Accelerate the Reduction in maternal newborn mortality and Stillbirth” . New Delhi, India

Involvement and Memberships

• Paropakar maternity and women’s hospital
• Bhaktapur Doctor’s Society

Research & Publications

• Dr. Karmacharya has made significant contributions to pediatric research, including:
  • “Prospective cohort study exploring the neurodevelopmental outcomes following documented neonatal sepsis in Nepal: study protocol”: This study investigates the long-term neurodevelopmental impact of neonatal sepsis.ResearchGate
  • “Determinants of Mortality in Preterm Newborns Admitted in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Findings from a Tertiary Level Maternity Hospital in Nepal”: This research identifies factors influencing mortality rates among preterm infants. EBSCOhost
  • “Overcoming the Challenges of Complementary Feeding and the Potential Role of Fortified Infant Cereals: A Position Paper from India and Nepal”: This publication addresses challenges in infant nutrition and the benefits of fortified cereals