Consultant Anesthesiologist & Pain Management Specialist

Overview

Dr. Suraj Lamichhane is a highly accomplished Consultant Anesthesiologist and specialist in Pain Management, currently practicing in the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at HAMS Hospital. With a strong academic background, including an MD in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine and an ongoing Fellowship in Pain Management, Dr. Lamichhane is dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. His expertise is sharply focused on Regional Anesthesia and the comprehensive treatment of Chronic Pain, aiming to optimize patient recovery and comfort. A recognized leader in his field, he is an Elected Executive Member of the Society of Anesthesiologists of Nepal (SAN) (2023-2025). His contributions to medicine are evidenced by numerous publications, including original research on managing spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension and utilizing advanced regional blocks for pain control.

Experience and Current Role

Dr. Lamichhane’s extensive career includes significant experience in both clinical practice and high-level government medical service.

• Current Designation: Consultant Anesthesiologist, HAMS Hospital, Kathmandu (2020 – present)
• Department: Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management
• Key Experience Highlights:
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), serving as Anesthesiologist and Intensivist at Nepal Police Hospital, Kathmandu (2017 – 2020).
  • Registrar and Intensivist/Anesthesiologist at Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu (2016 – 2017).
  • Lecturer in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at ManMohan Memorial Hospital (MMTH), Kathmandu (2015 – 2016).
  • Junior Resident in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan (2012 – 2015).
  • Served as a Medical Officer (8th level government officer) at Bagauda Primary Health Care Centre, Chitwan (2 years).

 Fellowships and Education

Dr. Lamichhane is a merit scholar with specialized training in critical care and pain management.

• Academic Qualifications:
  • MD Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
  • MBBS (Merit-based full scholarship from the Ministry of Education)
• National/International Fellowship:
  • Fellowship in Pain Management (ongoing)

 Expertise & Clinical Focus

Dr. Lamichhane's clinical excellence is centered on advanced anesthetic techniques and non-opioid pain relief strategies.

Areas of Special Interest/Clinical Expertise

• Chronic Pain Management: Utilizing advanced techniques to treat long-term pain conditions.
• Regional Anesthesia: Specialized use of nerve blocks (e.g., combined Interscalene and Superficial Cervical Plexus block, Erector Spinae Block) for opioid-sparing surgery and enhanced post-operative recovery.
• Critical Care Medicine: Expertise gained through extensive experience in ICU/Intensivist roles.
• Airway Management: Certified as an Instructor in "Airway Management: Beyond Basic."

Awards & Recognitions

• Merit-based full scholarships for both MBBS and MD programs.
• Merit-based First Rank in the Lok Sewa exam for the post of DySP (technical) at Nepal Police Hospital.
• Fellow of JNMA (Journal of Nepal Medical Association) for successful completion of a 20-week course on clinical research and scientific writing.

 Research and Affiliations

Dr. Lamichhane is an active researcher and an influential member of the Nepalese anesthesiology community.

Key Research and Publications (Main & Co-Author)

His publications focus on improving patient safety and outcomes, particularly in obstetrics and pain relief:

• Obstetric Anesthesia: Incidence and management of hypotension following spinal anesthesia in cesarean sections; Case reports on rare complications (e.g., Subarachnoid Hemorrhage following Spinal Anesthesia).
• Pain Management & Regional Anesthesia: Comparative study on Ultrasonography guided erector spinae block for enhanced recovery in spinal surgery, demonstrating reduced pain scores and analgesic consumption.
• Case Reports: Documenting rare complications and unusual anesthetic outcomes, such as Stuttering after Intravenous Anesthesia.

Memberships/Affiliations

• SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGIST OF NEPAL (SAN) (Elected Executive Member, 2023-2025)
• NEPAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PAIN (NASP)
• NEPALESE SOCIETY OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE (NSCCM)
• Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
• Nepal Medical Association (NMA)