Dr. Bibhusal Thapa

Dr. Bibhusal Thapa is a highly qualified and dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Thoracic Surgeon based in Melbourne, Australia. He specialises in the assessment and surgical management of both malignant and non-malignant conditions affecting the chest. With a patient-focused approach to care, Dr. Thapa is particularly passionate about thoracic oncology, focusing on the treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma, and mediastinal tumours. He is committed to delivering reassuring, high-quality surgical care tailored to the individual needs of his patients.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Thapa utilises advanced surgical techniques to achieve optimal patient outcomes. His operative expertise lies in minimal access chest surgery, including minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lobectomy and segmentectomy. He also performs thoracoscopic mediastinal tumour excision, thymectomy, and surgical interventions for pleural diseases, recurrent pneumothorax, and chest wall deformities. Additionally, Dr. Thapa has extensive experience in interventional bronchoscopy, airway stenting, and airway surgery, ensuring comprehensive care for complex thoracic conditions.

Dr. Thapa completed his undergraduate medical degree (MBBS) in 2002 at Kathmandu University, followed by a Master of General Surgery from Tribhuvan University in 2007. He went on to complete specialist training, earning a fellowship from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 2015. Deepening his academic expertise, he obtained a PhD in Thoracic Oncology from the University of Melbourne in 2017, focusing his research on mesothelioma. Dr. Thapa was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2022. He is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the International Society for the Study of Lung Cancer, the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australia, and the Australia New Zealand Cardio-Thoracic Society.