Department:
Orthopedics and Traumatology
Designation:
- Consultant Orthopedics and Spine Surgeon
Education:
- M.B.B.S.
- M.S. (Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery)
- Clinical Fellowship in Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Council Number:
12136
Professional Profile
Dr. Ramkrishna Dahal is an accomplished Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with advanced training and extensive clinical experience in spinal reconstructive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic trauma, and complex spinal disorders. He combines comprehensive surgical expertise with a strong commitment to academic medicine, research, resident training, and evidence-based patient care.
He is currently serving as an Consultant Spine Surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu. He is also actively involved in academic leadership and curriculum coordination as the NMBS & Fellowship Coordinator at Grande International Hospital, a position he has held since 2021.
Dr. Dahal completed his MS in Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Kathmandu, in 2018, where he was awarded the Gold Medal. He completed his MBBS from Tver State Medical Academy, Russia, in 2011, graduating with Honors and a Gold Medal as a Government of Nepal Scholarship recipient.
Following his postgraduate training, he completed a Clinical Fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery at Grande International Hospital and subsequently pursued advanced training in Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Visakhapatnam and Pune, India. His clinical practice encompasses both conventional and minimally invasive approaches to the management of spinal disorders.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Dahal has particular expertise in:
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Lumbar Disc Herniation and Sciatica
Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Deformity and Deformity Correction
Spinal Trauma
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Spinal Fusion and Reconstructive Procedures
His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, appropriate patient selection, evidence-based treatment, preservation of normal anatomy wherever possible, and the use of minimally invasive techniques when clinically appropriate.
Academic & Professional Leadership
Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Dahal has a strong interest in medical education, research, and professional development. As Associate Professor and NMBS & Academic Coordinator, he is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, resident training, curriculum coordination, and academic activities.
He currently serves as Treasurer of the Nepal Orthopaedic Association for the 2025–2027 term, reflecting his active contribution to the development of the orthopedic profession in Nepal.
Research & Publications
Dr. Dahal has contributed to clinical research and scientific writing, with publications addressing topics including spinal epidural abscess, cervical spine trauma assessment, and treatment strategies for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation. His academic interests include improving outcomes in spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and evidence-based management of spinal disorders.
Professional Philosophy
Dr. Dahal believes that successful spine care requires more than surgical expertise. His practice is centered on careful clinical assessment, individualized treatment planning, clear communication with patients and families, ethical practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
He is committed to advancing modern spine surgery in Nepal through clinical excellence, minimally invasive innovation, academic teaching, research, and continuous professional development.
Professional Registration: Nepal Medical Council – Reg. No. 12136
Professional Memberships: Nepal Orthopaedic Association (NOA) | North American Spine Society (NASS)