Head of Pediatrics Department Associate Professor, Manipal College of Medical Sciences

Prof. Dr. Eva Gauchan

Pediatrics

Qualifications:

MBBS – Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Science & Technology, Chittagong, Bangladesh (2000)
MD – Pediatrics and Adolescence Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal (2006)

Professional Experience:

Dr. Eva Gauchan is a leading pediatrician with over two decades of experience in clinical pediatrics and medical education. After earning her MBBS in Bangladesh, she returned to Nepal and served in several key academic and clinical roles, eventually becoming the Head of the Pediatrics Department at Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara. She has contributed extensively to pediatric research with numerous peer-reviewed publications on neonatal care, infectious diseases, and pediatric respiratory health.

Areas of Expertise:

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Respiratory Disorders in Children
Pediatric Clinical Research
Adolescent Health and Development

Languages Spoken:

Nepali, English, Hindi

NMC Registration No.:

3129

Career Highlights & Services:

Head of Department, Pediatrics – Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara (March 2019 – Present)
Associate Professor, Pediatrics – Manipal College of Medical Sciences (July 2017 – Present)
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics – Manipal College of Medical Sciences (May 2012 – June 2017)
Lecturer, Pediatrics – Manipal College of Medical Sciences (Jan 2008 – April 2012)
Lecturer, Pediatrics – Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (Sep 2006 – Dec 2007)
Medical Officer, Internal Medicine – Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (May 2001 – Aug 2002)

Research & Publications:

Dr. Gauchan is a published author in several national and international journals, with notable articles including:

Clinical Profile and Outcome of Babies in NICU, Manipal Teaching Hospital
Variability in CT Findings in Pediatric Neurocysticercosis
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Outcomes
Predictors of Empirical Antibiotic Failure in Neonatal Sepsis
High RDW as a Biomarker in Critical Pediatric Illness
Growth Patterns in Breastfed vs. Non-Breastfed Infants
Spirometry in Recurrent Pediatric Respiratory Problems

Availability:

By Appointment
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