History of DISHARC
The first skin hospital in Nepal
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DI Skin Hospital and Referral Center Pvt. Ltd (DISHARC) was established at Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, as the first skin hospital in Nepal.
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After operating successfully at its old premises, DISHARC moved to its new infrastructure.
DISHARC was established under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Jha, founding executive chairman and the first professor of dermatology in the country, as well as a prominent international personality in the field of dermatology.
Founding members of DISHARC
- Prof. Dr. Anil Kumar Jha Founding Executive Chairman, first professor of dermatology in Nepal
- Mr. Ram Prasad Pokhrel Lawyer, Banker
- Mr. Rishee Prasad Sapkota Hospital Management
- Mr. Shyam Prasad Shrestha Businessman
DISHARC is devoted to serving the deprived and unreached grassroots-level community. For this purpose, a non-governmental organization, Community Health Education Services by Telehealth (C.H.E.S.T Nepal), was also registered during the establishment of DISHARC.
About DISHARC
Super specialty skin hospital in Nepal
DI Skin Hospital and Referral Center (DISHARC) is a super specialty skin hospital in Nepal providing all kinds of treatment and care for skin, nail, and hair. We offer state-of-the-art medical services and advanced treatment facilities for everybody, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our hospital has the best and most experienced team of dermatologists in the country, offering the best treatment and care for patients. Our team of doctors and specialists work closely together to provide the best skin healthcare.
Since its inception, DISHARC has been continuously improving the quality of care in terms of consultation, infrastructure, and technology in order to satisfy patients and meet international standards.
DISHARC incorporates a well-known and proficient team of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, and a physician, as well as a dexterous management team. The hospital has an outpatient department (OPD) capacity of 250 to 350 patients per day, served by a team of 15 doctors and 30 management staff. DISHARC has already served more than five hundred thousand patients to date and has performed more than fifty thousand minor and major dermatosurgeries.
- 500,000+ Patients served
- 50,000+ Minor and major dermatosurgeries
- 250–350 OPD capacity, patients per day
- 15 Doctors
Events and Social Responsibility
International events
DISHARC organizes many international events, such as the International Conference on eHealth and Tele-Health (ICEHAT).
C.H.E.S.T Nepal
Community Health Education Services by Telecommunication (C.H.E.S.T) Nepal is a non-profit organization working under the same roof as DISHARC. It has been providing computer training and telehealth services to different stations in Nepal.
Free health camps
DISHARC fulfills its social responsibilities through various free health camps at different places across Nepal.
Academic activities
DISHARC conducts different kinds of academic activities where its experienced doctors teach and train upcoming doctors.
Services at DISHARC
- Clinical Dermatology
- Aesthetic Dermatology
- Hair Transplantation
- Paediatric Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatopathology
- Online Dermatology Consultation
Elements of Patient Care at DISHARC
- Core medical knowledge
- Patient problem identification
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical decision-making
- Application of appropriate therapies
- Procedural skill proficiency
- Humane care
- Application of ethical principles for patient care
- Functioning as a consultant
- Knowing limits of expertise
- Maintenance of competence
- Principles of patient safety and avoiding adverse events