Trust score 8/100
Dr Keshav Bhattarai
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Australia
👤 2 years of experience
11,413+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Keshav Bhattarai is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with extensive international experience across Nepal and Australia, specialising in cardiac and thoracic surgical care, surgical training, and service development.
He completed his medical degree at Tribhuvan University, where he received several academic distinctions. He then undertook General Surgery fellowship training through the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before progressing to specialist cardiothoracic surgical training in Sydney, Australia, including placements at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, and Liverpool Hospital Sydney under the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons pathway.
He obtained his cardiothoracic surgical fellowship in 2011 and went on to work as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at The Canberra Hospital, where he contributed to advanced cardiac surgical services. He also played a key role in developing cardiothoracic surgery services in Nepal, including work at Chitwan Medical College and Grande International Hospital.
Since 2015, Dr Bhattarai has been based in Tasmania, where he is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Royal Hobart Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Cardiothoracic Surgeon at both Hobart Private Hospital and Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital.
In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in surgical education and training, supporting cardiothoracic surgical trainees in Tasmania and participating in selection and training processes through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons.
He completed his medical degree at Tribhuvan University, where he received several academic distinctions. He then undertook General Surgery fellowship training through the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before progressing to specialist cardiothoracic surgical training in Sydney, Australia, including placements at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, and Liverpool Hospital Sydney under the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons pathway.
He obtained his cardiothoracic surgical fellowship in 2011 and went on to work as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at The Canberra Hospital, where he contributed to advanced cardiac surgical services. He also played a key role in developing cardiothoracic surgery services in Nepal, including work at Chitwan Medical College and Grande International Hospital.
Since 2015, Dr Bhattarai has been based in Tasmania, where he is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Royal Hobart Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Cardiothoracic Surgeon at both Hobart Private Hospital and Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital.
In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in surgical education and training, supporting cardiothoracic surgical trainees in Tasmania and participating in selection and training processes through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Keshav Bhattarai
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 449 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,959 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,775 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,200 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1148/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31513486 · cited by 73
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6086/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36565967 · cited by 3
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2830/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36163280 · cited by 165
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4038/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34304165 · cited by 167
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · keshav.bhattarai.1@euroclinics.example
Patient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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