Telangana Medical Council cracks whip on fake doctor in Rangareddy

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad DMHO said, “We would not be able to cover all the facilities in the city even if we visited them once a year." Similarly, Rangareddy DMHO said, “There are about 3,000 facilities in RR alone, so regular physical checks are not feasible. Moreover, the district registering authority boasts of just two or three persons."

Meanwhile, the accused has denied any wrongdoing. He claimed to have never operated such a clinic and served in that particular area. He said, "I have never worked in that area. I am currently an assistant professor in a government hospital. I previously practised in a few private hospitals but never owned a private clinic.”

There is no denying that quackery in Telangana is rising at an alarming rate, with the council intensifying its crackdown on unqualified practitioners and illegal medical facilities to protect patients from potential harm. However, the issue remains a significant concern but Medical Dialogues has been reporting about such instances consistently over the years. 

A week ago, Medical Dialogues reported that the Telangana State Medical Council has registered cases against another 10 individuals based in Hyderabad, Vikarabad, who were found to practice allopathic medicine despite not being registered with the Council. The TGMC provided the list of fake doctors against whom the Council registered cases and clarified that more inspections would be conducted in Hyderabad, Warangal, and other major cities in the future.

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