Anyone can put “Dr.” before their name. In a few minutes, you can check whether a doctor is on the official medical register — for free.
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Go to the National Medical Commission’s Indian Medical Register — the government’s official record of registered doctors. It’s free.
Search using the doctor’s registration number (most reliable) or full name, and filter by the State Medical Council where they practise.
Check that the name, registration date, qualification, and council match the doctor you’re seeing. Names and spellings can vary — look at the whole record.
The doctor appears in the register with matching details. This confirms registration — it is not a comment on the quality of their care.
You couldn’t find a clear match. This does NOT mean the doctor is unqualified. Records for doctors registered before digitisation can be missing, names vary, and AYUSH practitioners are on separate councils. Try the State Medical Council directly.
The register shows a suspension or disciplinary note. Note the details and raise a grievance with the relevant council.
Older registrations and some specialities sit with the State Medical Council where the doctor practises. AYUSH doctors (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani) are registered with separate councils. Check the relevant council’s own website before drawing any conclusion.
Don’t confront or accuse publicly. Report suspected quackery to the Civil Surgeon’s anti-quackery cell and the police. We can help you prepare the complaint.
Prepare a complaint →Message us the doctor’s name and city and we’ll point you to the right register.