Professor Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal is a distinguished medical educator at the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, contributing significantly to Nepal’s medical education and research.
In every generation, there are individuals who quietly but powerfully shape the future, not with noise, but with knowledge, service, and leadership. Professor Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal is one of them. Born in the serene landscapes of Dolpa, he has risen to become one of Nepal’s most respected medical professionals, educators, and researchers.
Rooted in Dolpa, Respected Nationwide
Dr. Hamal’s story begins in the remote yet spiritually rich region of Dolpa, a place known for its resilience and cultural depth. From these highlands, he charted an extraordinary path into the heart of Nepal’s medical and academic community, proving that greatness can emerge even from the most remote corners.
A Lifelong Commitment to Medicine
As a senior consultant in general and urological surgery, Dr. Hamal has dedicated himself to serving countless patients with skill and compassion. His medical knowledge isn’t just clinical it’s human. There is purpose in every diagnosis, every surgery, and every life he touches.
A Mentor and Visionary Educator
Beyond the operation theater, Dr. Hamal has been a pillar in Nepal’s medical education system. As a Professor of Surgery at Shree Birendra Hospital and Deputy Executive Director at the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS), he has guided hundreds of young doctors. His mentorship continues to shape the next generation of Nepali medical professionals.
A Contributor to Medical Research
Dr. Hamal’s academic impact extends to the field of research. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital, he not only writes but encourages research that matters. His publications including studies on kidney cancer and gastrointestinal infections, reflect his commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge for the betterment of public health. An Inspiration to Dolpa and Beyond
Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal represents what is possible when talent, education, and humility come together. He is not just a doctor or a professor he is a symbol of pride for Dolpa, a role model for rural youth, and a respected name across Nepal’s medical community.
डोल्पाको गौरव: प्रा. डा. भैरव कुमार हमाल
हरेक पुस्तामा केही व्यक्तिहरू यस्ता हुन्छन्, जसले शब्दले होइन, सेवाले पहिचान बनाउँछन्। प्राध्यापक डा. भैरव कुमार हमाल त्यही नाम हो — डोल्पाको शान्त भूपरिवेशबाट निस्किएर नेपालकै सबैभन्दा सम्मानित चिकित्सक र शिक्षक बन्न सफल एक प्रेरणादायी व्यक्तित्व।
डोल्पाबाट राष्ट्रिय गौरवसम्मको यात्रा
नेपालकै दुर्गम तर सांस्कृतिक रूपमा समृद्ध जिल्ला डोल्पामा जन्मिएका डा. हमालले हिमाली भेगको चुनौतीहरूलाई जित्दै चिकित्सा र शिक्षा क्षेत्रको उचाइ हासिल गर्नुभयो। उहाँको जीवनयात्रा आजको पुस्ताका लागि सन्देश हो — जहाँ इच्छाशक्ति र परिश्रम छ, त्यहाँ कुनै सपना टाढा छैन।
चिकित्सा सेवामा समर्पित जीवन
सामान्य तथा मूत्र शल्य चिकित्सा (General & Urological Surgery) मा वरिष्ठ परामर्शदाता (Senior Consultant) को रूपमा डा. हमालले सयौं बिरामीहरूलाई सेवा गर्नुभएको छ। उहाँको सेवा न केवल दक्षतामा आधारित छ, तर मानवीय संवेदनामा पनि आधारित छ — जसले उहाँलाई केवल एक चिकित्सक नभई एक अभिभावक बनाएको छ।
बरिष्ठ प्राध्यापक
उहाँ श्री वीरेन्द्र अस्पतालको शल्य विभागका प्राध्यापक र नेपाल सेनाको स्वास्थ्य विज्ञान संस्थान (NAIHS) का उप–कार्यकारी निर्देशक हुनुहुन्छ। सयौं विद्यार्थीहरू उहाँबाट निर्देशित भएका छन्, र आज देशभर चिकित्सकको रूपमा कार्यरत छन्।
अनुसन्धानमा अग्रणी
डा. हमाल श्री वीरेन्द्र अस्पताल मेडिकल जर्नल का प्रधान सम्पादक हुनुहुन्छ। उहाँको अनुसन्धान पेटको क्यान्सर, मृगौलाको ट्युमर जस्ता विषयमा केन्द्रित छन्। उहाँले आफू मात्र होइन, अरूलाई पनि अनुसन्धानमा प्रेरित गर्नुभएको छ।
डोल्पाको शिर उच्च बनाउने व्यक्तित्व
डा. हमाल डोल्पाको प्रेरणा मात्र होइन, सम्पूर्ण नेपालको स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रका लागि एक आदर्श व्यक्तित्व हुनुहुन्छ। उहाँले प्रमाणित गर्नुभएको छ — सपना हेर्न स्थान होइन, दृष्टिकोण चाहिन्छ। डोल्पाका हिमालहरूले उहाँलाई रोकेनन्, त्यो बाटो बनाउने शक्ति बने।
Bladder Cancer Awareness by Prof. Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal
For those interested in learning directly from Dr. Hamal, watch his insightful talk on bladder cancer awareness:
Prof. Dr. Bhairab Kumar Hamal | Senior Urosurgeon | Bladder Cancer Awareness