Quack under Telangana Medical Council's radar for promoting self-styled dietary plans

Hyderabad: Amid growing concerns over the increasing number of unqualified medical practitioners in Telangana, another quack has recently come under scrutiny. He is accused of treating patients at his clinic in Banjara Hills and is now being investigated by the Telangana Medical Council (TSMC).

Known as "Dr. VRK," this individual has allegedly been providing unverified treatments and questionable medical advice to people. He allegedly promotes a self-styled “VRK Diet" which includes dietary recommendations and extensive prescriptions, particularly for conditions like type 1 diabetes, cancer cure and reversal of chronic kidney disease.

Also read- Dentist, Wife with ANM degree booked for deceiving Patients with Fake Dental Treatments

Apart from these illegal practices, the individual has also prescribed modern medicines and vitamins to patients without a medical degree and registration certificate under the Telangana Medical Council or National Medical Commission. The fake name of this individual came to light through his prescription pad. 

Highlighting his fraudulent activities, the doctor's community has called for action against him. The Telangana Medical Council (TSMC) has initiated an investigation after receiving multiple complaints against him. 

Telangana Medical Council member Dr Naresh Kumar told TOI, "He is leveraging an honorary doctorate to claim medical authority, misleading patients into believing he is a qualified medical doctor."  

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the Telangana Medical Council (TSMC) uncovered an individual posing as a licensed medical practitioner in Ramantapur. This individual was reportedly administering injections of distilled water to patients, misrepresenting it as legitimate medical treatment.

The council discovered the fake doctor practising allopathy, prescribing medications, and administering injections under the guise of a registered doctor’s name. Shockingly, he deceived patients by injecting distilled water, leading them to believe they were receiving proper medical treatment. Additionally, he used unauthorised antibiotics and steroids, which were found in his clinic.

Also read- Fake doctor menace continues! TSMC uncovers quack injecting patients with distilled water