Who is Dr. Dhruba Narayan Sah?

Dr. Dhruba Narayan Sah is Nepal's leading surgical gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for GI, liver, and pancreatic diseases at TU Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu.

What are Dr. Dhruba's qualifications?

Dr. Dhruba holds MBBS from BPKIHS, MS in General Surgery from NAMS, MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from IOM, and FMAS fellowship. He is registered with Nepal Medical Council.

What services does Dr. Dhruba provide?

Dr. Dhruba provides comprehensive surgical gastroenterology services including laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, liver surgery, pancreatic surgery, gallbladder surgery, and hernia repair.

How to book appointment with Dr. Dhruba?

You can book an appointment online through our website at drdhruba.com.np/appointment or call +977-9860555198. We accept online payments and insurance.

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