Dr. Tshering Dorji

Dr. Tshering Dorji is a cardiologist at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, providing non-invasive cardiac services for Bhutan's population. With 11 years of cardiology experience, he is one of Bhutan's senior cardiologists.

Dr. Tshering trained in Bhutan before completing his DM in Cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi — reflecting the close India-Bhutan medical training relationship. He obtained echocardiography training and returned to Bhutan to build cardiac diagnostic capacity at the national referral hospital.

Rheumatic heart disease remains a significant burden in Bhutan, and Dr. Tshering's echocardiography practice is particularly important for valvular disease assessment. The rising prevalence of hypertension and hypertensive heart disease in Bhutan's urbanizing population is another major focus of his practice.

For patients requiring coronary angiography or interventional cardiac procedures, he facilitates referrals to cardiac centres in India.

Dr. Tshering earned his MBBS from Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan and completed his DM in Cardiology at AIIMS New Delhi, India. He holds a Certificate in Echocardiography and participates in continuing cardiology education through Bhutan Medical and Health Council programs.

Dr. Tshering performs echocardiography for assessment of valvular disease, ventricular function, and cardiomyopathy. He manages hypertension, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease risk stratification. He performs ECG interpretation, Holter monitoring, and exercise stress testing, and coordinates cardiac procedure referrals to India.

Dr. Tshering has contributed to the Bhutan Health Journal and participates in Bhutan Medical and Health Council continuing education. His interests include rheumatic heart disease burden in Bhutan and cardiovascular disease prevention strategies.

Dr. Tshering sees international patients at JDWNRH in Thimphu. He consults in Dzongkha, English, and Hindi. For complex interventional procedures, he facilitates referral to cardiac centres in India. Video consultations are available.

Dr. Tshering has been recognized by JDWNRH for contributions to cardiology. He is an active member of the Bhutan Medical and Health Council and contributes to cardiovascular health programs in Bhutan.