| Sachey Kumar Pahari | |
| Nationality: | Nepalese |
| Known For: | Development of medical science and education in Nepal |
| Birth Date: | 15 August 1934 |
| Occupation: | Physician |
| Alma Mater: | Prince of Wales Medical College (Patna Medical College and Hospital) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine |
Sachey Kumar Pahari MBBS DTM & H MRCP FRCP (August 15, 1934 – April 15, 2015) was a Nepali physician and medical administrator.[1] [2]
Pahari received his early education in Nepal and India before proceeding to the United Kingdom for further qualification including MRCP and FRCS.[1] [3]
He was appointed FRCS Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom in 1975.[1]
Pahari started his career at Bir Hospital as a senior physician following his return from the United Kingdom.[2] [1] He was also the physician to King Mahendra[4] and King Birendra[5] and later became the first Nepali to be honoured with the title of "royal physician" by King Birendra, a rank that had only been previously held by overseas doctors.[6] [7]
Pahari established Nepal Medical College and teaching hospital in Jorpati, Kathmandu in 1997 as its founding executive chairman.[8] [9] He was also the founding chairman of Norvic International Hospital, a cardiac specialist centre in Thapathali, Kathmandu.[10]
Pahari held several other positions, including president of the Nepal Health Research Council (2003–2006)[11] [12] and Chairman of the Nepal Medical Association.[6]
Pahari enjoyed composing poetry, and was interested in Nepali art, literature and music.[13] He was a published lyricist and had released several albums including Deu Chuli Ra Barchuli along with his wife, which featured the voices of prominent national singers including Nati Kaji and Tara Devi.[14]
He died in 2015 at the age of 80.[15]