Sr. Consultant Interventional Nephrologist
Dr. Nabin Kumar Basnyat is a Senior Consultant Nephrologist at Nepal Mediciti, renowned for his expertise in both general nephrology and interventional nephrology. He also serves as a key board member of the Health Care Foundation Nepal (HECAF-Nepal), contributing to the advancement of healthcare services throughout Nepal.
Dr. Basnyat completed an advanced fellowship in interventional nephrology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India, along with specialized training provided by the International Society of Nephrology. Since 2011, he has been practicing nephrology in Nepal, developing extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD), glomerulonephritis, and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
He earned his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) from Tribhuvan University and completed his postgraduate nephrology training at Hiroshima University, Japan. In recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to medical science, Dr. Basnyat was awarded the prestigious Nepal Bidhya Bhusan Award in 2011. His clinical research and scholarly work have been presented at various international conferences and published in leading national and international medical journals.
As an expert in interventional nephrology, Dr. Basnyat is proficient in advanced procedures such as the creation and maintenance of hemodialysis vascular access, management of peritoneal dialysis, performing endovascular interventions, and the use of point-of-care ultrasonography to enhance nephrology patient care.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Basnyat holds the position of Executive Director and permanent Nepal representative of the AVATAR Foundation, an international association dedicated to vascular access and interventional nephrology. He has also played a vital role in educating healthcare professionals by conducting numerous specialized training workshops organized by the Nepal Society of Nephrology and the Vascular Society of Nepal, further strengthening the capacity of nephrology care providers in Nepal.
MBBS, PhD, FISN