The one who introduced liver transplants in Nepal

Dr Ramesh Singh Bhandari’s successful career is characterised by a commitment to medical excellence, all the while striving to make life-saving liver transplants more accessible.

The path from childhood dreams to adult career choices can be a winding one. Dr Ramesh Singh Bhandari, like many of us, was once a child with dreams of flying planes or becoming a famous actor. Born in Baitadi, he came to Kathmandu at the age of five. Growing up in the capital, he developed a fondness for two different art forms—music and sports. For a long time, he couldn’t envision a life outside these two pursuits. However, guided by his faith, he eventually took a different path—one that led him away from his childhood aspirations and towards a career as a surgeon.