Dr. Nepolian Timilsina
Consultant Psychiatrist & Sexologist
Our Doctors & Specialist Network
NMC-Registered, Verified Credentials
Thamel Clinic's core travel-medicine team handles most visits. For specialist needs, our patients get direct access to a verified network of NMC-registered consultants — including two specialists who consult at Thamel Clinic itself. Every doctor below has a verifiable Nepal Medical Council registration.
Physicians at Thamel Clinic
Specialist Referral Network
When your condition needs a specialist, we refer directly to these verified consultants at our sister clinics — and we share your records so you don't repeat tests.
Dr. Gorakh Nath Mishra
General & Genital Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Rashmi Bastakoti
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Thakur
Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Thyroid Specialist
Dr. Ram Narayan Shah
Pulmonology, Allergy & Immunology, Sleep Medicine
Dr. Ruby Thakur
Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Asthma & Allergy Specialist
Dr. S.P. Singh
Consultant Physician, Chest Diseases & Tuberculosis
Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Neurology, Headache Medicine & Sleep Medicine
Dr. Shree Narayan Yadav
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology & Joint/Autoimmune Disease, Neuro-Medicine
Dr. Ruja Shrestha
Consultant Psychiatrist & CBT Therapist
Dr. Bodh Raj Gautam
Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry & Foot Nail Specialist — Pain Management
Travel Medicine Specialists
The doctors at Thamel Clinic are not generalists who happen to see tourists — they are physicians whose practice centers on travel medicine. The altitude illness that confuses a generalist is routine here; the travel infection that requires specific differential diagnosis is the daily case. The specialization is the qualification that matters for the traveler's needs.
What the physicians handle
- Altitude illness — AMS, HACE, HAPE diagnosis and management
- Travel infections — GI illness, respiratory, tropical diseases
- Trekking injuries — the sprains, wounds, altitude-specific issues
- Vaccinations and travel health — pre-travel assessment and immunization
- Insurance-ready documentation — the paperwork that makes claims work
The Consultation Approach
The consultation is in English, with time for the history that matters — where you have been, what you have done, the altitude profile of your trek. The treatment plan includes the documentation your insurance needs and the follow-up the condition requires. The physician who treats travelers daily understands the traveler's constraints — the itinerary that cannot wait, the insurance that needs the paperwork.
The Training
Physician training — the Nepali or the international that varies (the MBBS, the MD, the specialization that is held). For the physician, the credential that is transparent.
The Language
Physician language — the English that is fluent (the international patient that is served). For the communication, the language that is matched.
The Consultation Fee
Doctor consultation fee — the general (the standard visit) vs the specialist (the higher that may apply). For the appointment, the fee that is transparent.
The Value
Consultation value — the English- speaking, the experienced, the international-standard care that is provided. For the traveler, the quality that is worth the cost.
Who are the doctors at Thamel Clinic?
Licensed physicians trained in travel and emergency medicine — experienced with the specific conditions that affect travelers in Nepal. English-speaking, internationally experienced, and specialized in the health issues visitors face: altitude illness, travel infections, GI illness, trekking injuries.
What qualifications do the doctors have?
Nepal Medical Council registration, training in travel medicine and emergency care, and specific experience treating international travelers. The doctors know both the medicine and the traveler context — the altitude history that matters, the insurance documentation required, the timeline that is compressed.
Do the doctors speak English?
Yes — English-first consultations are standard. For complex or nuanced communication, interpretation support is available. The clear communication is part of the service — the diagnosis explained in a language you understand, not the consultation that requires translation.
Can I choose which doctor I see?
For scheduled appointments — yes, request a specific doctor if you have a preference or have seen them before. For walk-ins, you see the available physician. The team approach means continuity is possible; the urgent need prioritizes whoever is immediately available.
What about specialist consultations?
The clinic physicians handle general and travel medicine; for conditions requiring specialists (orthopedics, cardiology, dermatology), we refer with documentation to appropriate Kathmandu specialists. The referral is coordinated — the specialist receives your case summary, not a cold presentation.
Not Sure Who You Need?
Start with a Thamel Clinic consultation — we'll assess you and arrange the right specialist referral if needed.