Hack of the day: Not sure if a doctor is genuine? Verify registration online

What it solves

• Confirms whether a doctor is legally registered to practise allopathic medicine in India.
• Protects patients from unqualified or fraudulent practitioners.
• Provides transparency about a doctor’s qualifications and registration status.

Steps to verify a doctor’s registration

1. Visit the NMC Indian Medical Register
• Go to: National Medical Commission Indian Medical Register
2. Search for the Doctor
• Enter the doctor’s name, registration number, or state medical council details.
3. Check the Details
• Verify the doctor’s qualification, registration status, and council affiliation.
4. Other Medical Systems
• For dentists, check the Dental Council of India.
• For AYUSH practitioners (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy), check the Central Council of Indian Medicine or Central Council of Homeopathy.
• For nurses, check the Indian Nursing Council.