Medically reviewed by KNMC Hospital Last updated: October 2026
Choosing a neurosurgeon is an important decision, especially when symptoms involve the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. Patients seeking the best neurosurgeon in Kathmandu often seek more than just a name. They want to know about a doctor's education, experience, areas of expertise, surgical training, and where they can get specialist care.
Dr. Suresh Sapkota, MBBS, MS (Neurosurgery), NMC No. 8223 is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with more than 13 years of clinical experience in Kathmandu. His professional interests include brain and spine surgery, spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, spinal disorders and nerve-compression conditions.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Suresh Sapkota for Neurosurgical Care
Dr. Suresh Sapkota has built his career on specialist neurosurgical practice, academic work, research and further training in advanced spine surgery. His previous professional work includes Upendra Devkota Memorial Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences (UDMINAS), Bansbari, where he was a consultant neurosurgeon and involved in published neurosurgical research. He has also been a consultant at B&B Hospital.
He is presently working as Senior Consultant Neuro Surgeon at Kathmandu National Medical College & Teaching Hospital. He is a neurosurgeon with over 13 years of experience and is registered in KNMC under registration (NMC) number 8223.
His professional interests include general neurosurgery and spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery. He has also had additional training in biportal endoscopic and minimally invasive spine techniques.
Dr. Suresh Sapkota’s Qualifications and Medical Training
MBBS
Dr. Suresh Sapkota completed his MBBS from Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu University, Nepal.
This provided his foundational medical education before he undertook specialist postgraduate training in neurosurgery.
MS in Neurosurgery
He completed MS in Neurosurgery from King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
This specialist qualification forms the foundation of his work as a neurosurgeon, including the assessment and surgical management of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
During his subsequent professional career, he developed particular interests in spine surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
Nepal Medical Council Registration
Dr. Suresh Sapkota is registered with the Nepal Medical Council under NMC No. 8223.
For patients researching a neurosurgery specialist in Kathmandu, checking specialist qualifications and professional registration is one of the first practical steps when evaluating a doctor.
Dr. Suresh Sapkota’s Professional Experience
Dr. Sapkota's professional experience extends across specialist neurosurgical practice, academic medicine, research and advanced spine-surgery training.
Upendra Devkota Memorial Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences
A significant part of Dr. Sapkota's neurosurgical career was spent at the Upendra Devkota Memorial Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences in Bansbari, Kathmandu.
During this period, he worked as a consultant neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery. His research publications from this period document his involvement in clinical studies involving hydrocephalus and neurosurgical treatment.
In one 2018 publication, he was identified as an MS Neurosurgery Consultant Neurosurgeon at the institute while contributing to research on shunt-dependent hydrocephalus following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
He was also a co-author of research examining endoscopic third ventriculostomy for obstructive hydrocephalus associated with posterior fossa lesions, based on patients treated at the same institute.
This period of his career therefore combined hands-on neurosurgical practice with academic and research work.
B&B Hospital
Dr. Sapkota has also worked as a consultant neurosurgeon at B&B Hospital in Kathmandu.
His professional history has therefore included experience across more than one major clinical setting rather than being limited to a single institution. His previous consultant appointments, along with his current senior consultant position, provide useful context for patients comparing a neurosurgeon in Nepal.
Kathmandu National Medical College & Teaching Hospital
Dr. Suresh Sapkota currently serves as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at KNMC Hospital in Kathmandu.
His current clinical work focuses on brain and spine surgery, spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and endoscopic spine procedures.
With more than 13 years of clinical experience, his current role represents the continuation of a career that has included specialist neurological practice, academic research and focused training in advanced spine surgery.
Advanced Spine Surgery Training
Dr. Suresh Sapkota has continued to expand his expertise in modern spine surgery through focused advanced training in biportal endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.
He completed a two-month comprehensive fellowship in Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at CARE Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, India, under the mentorship of Dr. Atmaranjan Dash, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon.
During the fellowship, Dr. Sapkota gained hands-on exposure to a range of advanced endoscopic spine procedures, including foraminotomy, spinal decompression, and fusion surgery. His training also included observing and assisting with advanced cervical spine procedures such as cervical disc replacement, cervical fusion and complex C1–C2 surgery.
Dr. Suresh Sapkota Areas of Expertise
Dr. Suresh Sapkota's clinical focus includes:
- Brain & Spine Surgery: Evaluation and surgical management of selected conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and nerves.
- Spine Surgery: Surgical treatment of selected spinal conditions causing persistent pain, nerve compression, neurological symptoms or spinal instability.
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive spine procedures using an endoscope and specialised instruments through small access points.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Advanced surgical approaches designed to treat selected spinal conditions while limiting disruption to surrounding tissues.
- Spinal Disorders: Assessment and treatment planning for conditions affecting the discs, vertebrae, spinal canal, nerve roots and other spinal structures.
- Nerve Compression: Evaluation and treatment of conditions where pressure on spinal nerves can cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness.
- Cervical Spine Surgery: Specialist assessment and surgical management of selected conditions affecting the neck and cervical spine.
- Endoscopic Decompression & Foraminotomy: Minimally invasive techniques used in selected cases to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and other neural structures.
- Complex Spine Procedures: Advanced training and clinical experience involving selected decompression, fusion and complex cervical spine procedures.
- Neurosurgical Conditions: Specialist evaluation of selected disorders involving the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Sapkota's professional background also includes published neurosurgical research.
Shunt-Dependent Hydrocephalus Research
In a 2018 Nepal Journal of Neuroscience publication, Dr. Suresh Sapkota contributed to research on shunt-dependent hydrocephalus following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The research examined clinical and radiological factors associated with the later need for permanent cerebrospinal-fluid diversion. Dr. Sapkota was identified as a consultant neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy Research
Dr. Sapkota was also a co-author of a study published in Eastern Green Neurosurgery examining endoscopic third ventriculostomy for obstructive hydrocephalus associated with posterior fossa lesions.
The research involved 23 patients treated at the Upendra Devkota Memorial Institute between September 2015 and May 2017.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Research
His academic work has also included research comparing surgical outcomes for chronic subdural hematoma treated with and without external drainage.
The study involved the Department of Neurosurgery at the Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences and was published in Eastern Green Neurosurgery.
Together, these publications show that his professional background includes both clinical neurosurgery and academic research.
1.https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NJN/article/download/23272/19751
2. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/egn/article/download/27453/22712
When Should You See a Neurosurgeon?
- Persistent or severe back pain that does not improve with initial treatment
- Neck pain with numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or hands
- Back pain with pain, numbness, or weakness extending into the legs
- Symptoms caused by spinal nerve compression
- Difficulty walking, balance problems, or coordination changes
- Weakness in an arm or leg
- Suspected slipped or herniated disc requiring specialist evaluation
- Spinal stenosis with worsening neurological symptoms
- Persistent symptoms after conservative treatment or physiotherapy
- Suspected spinal cord compression
- Head or brain conditions requiring neurosurgical assessment
- Symptoms following significant head or spinal injury
- Sudden or progressive neurological changes requiring urgent medical assessment
How to Consult Dr. Suresh Sapkota
Patients considering a consultation with Dr. Suresh Sapkota in Kathmandu can arrange an appointment through KNMC Hospital.
Bringing previous medical information can make the consultation more useful, particularly for patients who have already undergone investigations or treatment.
Consider bringing:
- MRI or CT scans
- X-ray reports
- Previous medical records
- Current medication information
- Previous treatment details
- Relevant laboratory reports
Patients considering surgery should ask about the diagnosis, alternative treatments, expected benefits, potential risks, hospital stay and recovery.
The purpose of a specialist consultation is to understand the condition clearly and make an informed treatment decision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Suresh Sapkota
Who is Dr. Suresh Sapkota?
Dr. Suresh Sapkota is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Kathmandu with more than 13 years of clinical experience. He holds an MS in Neurosurgery and is registered with the Nepal Medical Council under NMC No. 8223.
Is Dr. Suresh Sapkota a neurosurgeon in Kathmandu?
Yes. He currently practices as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Kathmandu National Medical College & Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu.
What are Dr. Suresh Sapkota’s areas of expertise?
His professional focus includes brain and spine surgery, spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, spinal disorders and nerve-compression conditions.
Does Dr. Suresh Sapkota have training in endoscopic spine surgery?
Yes. His advanced spine training includes biportal endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic decompression and foraminotomy, along with training exposure in advanced cervical spine techniques.
Where does Dr. Suresh Sapkota practice?
Dr. Suresh Sapkota currently practices at Kathmandu National Medical College & Teaching Hospital (KNMC Hospital), Ghattekulo, Kathmandu.
Conclusion
Dr. Suresh Sapkota has developed his neurosurgical career through specialist training, clinical work at established neurological and hospital institutions, published research and advanced training in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.
His previous work at Upendra Devkota Memorial Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences and B&B Hospital, combined with his current role as Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at KNMC Hospital, gives patients a broader view of his professional experience. His published research and specialist spine training further add to that background.
A specialist consultation can help clarify the diagnosis, whether surgery is necessary, which treatment options are available and which approach may be appropriate for the individual patient.
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