Nirmala D Dhungana, FNP

Gynecology Oncology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Female

4.9
Based on 155 ratings
Nirmala D Dhungana, FNP

About Nirmala D Dhungana, FNP

Nirmala D. Dhungana, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health, specifically post-operative gynecological cancer care.  

Nirmala earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. She worked at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Medical Intensive Care Unit for 5 years. She completed a family nurse practitioner Master of Science program at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.  

Highlighted by her firsthand experiences with gynecological cancer, Nirmala knows the importance of improved care access, increased awareness and better support for women. She’s motivated to make a difference and understands she’s not just treating a condition; she’s caring for a person with a full life and story. Nirmala sees it as her duty to nurture each patient and honor their journey.  

Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, Nirmala is fluent in English, Nepali and Hindi. Nirmala enjoys Virginia’s stunning waterfront vistas, vibrant cultural scene and beautiful weather. Outside work, she likes running, singing karaoke and taking staycations with her husband and three children.    

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Family Nurse Practitioner

Locations

Riverside Partners in Women's Health Oncology

12100 Warwick Boulevard, 202, Newport News, VA 23601

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Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Satisfaction
4.9
Based on 155 ratings
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September 12, 2026
Very good even as procedure uncomfortable she would move along explaining what was next.
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September 10, 2026
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September 07, 2026
Makes you feel like family
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August 28, 2026
I had a great visit. Both nurse & doctor were nice & I was very comfortable with them.
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August 27, 2026
Dr. Nirmala is so patient and kind with me. I am always such a nervous wreck at these appointments and she never makes me feel rushed or that my feeling are not appropriate. She is simply the best!
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August 25, 2026
She was very kind and made me feel comfortable.
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June 30, 2026
Todo ha sido bueno [Everything has been good.]
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June 25, 2026
NP Nirmala, is a very caring and thorough. She addresses all of my concerns and questions. I feel she actually listens to me.
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June 04, 2026
Very impressive--professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and an expert at what she does
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May 26, 2026
She is very positive and shows concern, listens to what I am saying and expresses her opinion.
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May 11, 2026
Demonstrated patience, understanding, and was knowledgeable about my issue
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May 08, 2026
Good experience
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April 10, 2026
Exceptional experience with a positive, caring professional
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March 28, 2026
She is amazing
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March 22, 2026
She was great. Good listener, very informative. Performed procedures very well.
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March 19, 2026
I had a very good experience.
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March 13, 2026
P.A. Dhungana is excellent! She listens to and is very professional!
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March 10, 2026
Both the care provider and the nurse were outstanding. Both were very pleasant, kind and informative!
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March 09, 2026
She has been very pleasant. Exam very uncomfortable and she does everything to help decrease it. Just a good feeling with her personality
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March 04, 2026
Very good
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