Dr. Sudhir Karmacharya is a dedicated Consultant Rheumatologist with an MD in Rheumatology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh, and has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. His approach emphasizes early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, patient education, and long-term disease control, enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life. Dr. Karmacharya is actively involved in research, academic teaching, and international collaborations, ensuring that his patients benefit from the latest advances in rheumatology.
Clinical Specializations & Areas of Expertise
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Axial Spondyloarthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Vasculitis
Myositis & Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
Crystal Arthropathies (Gout & CPPD)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Connective Tissue Diseases
Early Arthritis Diagnosis and Management
Biologic & Targeted DMARD Therapy
Ultrasound-guided and Conventional Joint Injections
IgG4-related Disease (IgG4-RD)
Academic Qualifications & Board Certifications
MBBS– Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College & Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh (2012)
MD (Rheumatology)– Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022)
Nepal Medical Council Registration No.:13247
Current Clinical Roles & Institutional Leadership
Consultant Rheumatologist, National Centre for Rheumatic Diseases (Since April 2022)
Course Instructor, NEXTSTEP Academia (2025–Present)
Former Medical Officer, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (2013–2014)
Professional Memberships
Joint Secretary, Nepal Rheumatology Association (NRA)
Member, Bangladesh Rheumatology Society (BRS)
Member, APLAR Young Rheumatologists (AYR)
Life Member, Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON)
Research, Publications & Academic Contributions
Publications
Temporomandibular Joint Monoarthritis in Rheumatoid Arthritis – A Rare Case Report(Bangladesh Medical Journal, 2019)
Aseptic Pyomyositis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Corticosteroids and DMARDs(Oxford Medical Case Reports, 2024)
Prevalence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Flare: Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh(International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases)
Academic Contributions
Poster Presenter, IRACON 2024, Bengaluru, India
Speaker and Poster Presenter, Society of Internal Medicine of Nepal (SIMON) Conference, 2022
Presenter at multiple national and international rheumatology conferences
Conducted Workshop on Joint Injection Technique (RheumaVision, 2025)
