Dr. Ramesh Sharma

Dr. Ramesh Sharma is a senior consultant physician at Grande International Hospital in Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading private hospitals. With 16 years of clinical experience in internal medicine, he provides comprehensive medical care across the spectrum of adult conditions seen in Nepal's private healthcare sector.

Dr. Sharma trained at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University — Nepal's premier medical institution — before completing his MD in Internal Medicine and obtaining MRCP (UK). His subspecialty interests in diabetology and infectious diseases reflect the dominant disease burden in Nepal, where diabetes prevalence is rising rapidly in urban areas while tuberculosis and typhoid remain endemic challenges.

At Grande International Hospital, he manages a broad inpatient and outpatient practice covering general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, infectious diseases including tuberculosis, typhoid, enteric fever and parasitic infections, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and respiratory conditions.

Dr. Sharma is known for his thorough diagnostic approach and his ability to communicate complex medical information to patients with varying educational backgrounds. He also consults for trekkers and altitude-related medical problems — a unique specialization given Nepal's role as a global trekking and mountaineering destination.

Dr. Sharma earned his MBBS from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He completed his internal medicine residency and MD Internal Medicine at IOM before obtaining MRCP (UK).

He has completed advanced training in diabetology and infectious disease management through continuing education programs of the Diabetes Association of Nepal and international workshops. He has attended training in altitude medicine through programs affiliated with the Nepal Association for Medical Education and international wilderness medicine organizations.

Dr. Sharma's practice covers the full spectrum of adult internal medicine. His diabetes practice manages both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, including insulin initiation and optimization, diabetic complications screening, and metabolic syndrome management.

In infectious diseases, he is experienced in managing tuberculosis (including drug-resistant TB), typhoid fever, leptospirosis, malaria, enteric fever, and HIV/AIDS. He also manages respiratory infections including community-acquired pneumonia and post-COVID conditions.

General internal medicine covers hypertension, chronic kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis B and C), thyroid disorders, and haematological conditions. He performs diagnostic procedures including pleural aspiration, ascitic tap, lumbar puncture, and bone marrow biopsy when indicated.

He also provides altitude sickness consultations for trekkers preparing for high-altitude expeditions in the Himalayas, including advice on acclimatization, acetazolamide use, and emergency management protocols.

Dr. Sharma has contributed to the Journal of the Nepal Medical Association and has presented at the Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal Annual Conference. His clinical interests include diabetes complications in Nepali patients, outcomes of tuberculosis treatment in Kathmandu, and altitude-related medical conditions.

He is primarily focused on clinical practice and contributes to medical education through supervision of junior doctors and medical students at Grande International Hospital.

Dr. Sharma regularly manages international patients at Grande International Hospital, including trekkers, mountaineers, and volunteers from across the world who fall ill in Nepal and require internal medicine care. He consults in Nepali, Hindi, and English.

Grande International Hospital is well-equipped for international patients with English-speaking staff and international standard facilities. Altitude-related medical problems, infectious diseases acquired during trekking, and management of pre-existing conditions in travellers are common international patient presentations.

Video consultations are available for pre-trek medical assessments and follow-up appointments.

Dr. Sharma has been recognized by Grande International Hospital for clinical excellence. He is an active member of the Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal and the Diabetes Association of Nepal, contributing to continuing medical education and public health awareness programs in Nepal.