India has over 1.2 million registered allopathic doctors — but not all practitioners listed online are genuine. Fake or unqualified practitioners pose a serious risk to patient safety.
How to Verify a Doctor's Credentials in India
- Check the MCI (Medical Council of India) or NMC register at nmc.org.in
- Verify their state medical council registration
- Confirm their degree and institution
- Look for hospital affiliation with a reputed institution
How Doctorato Verifies Every Doctor
- MCI/NMC registration number check
- Degree certificate verification
- Hospital affiliation confirmation
- Identity verification
- Manual review by our medical advisory team
Red Flags to Watch Out For
- No registration number displayed
- Degree from an unrecognised institution
- Unusually low fees with guaranteed cure claims
- No physical clinic address
- Pressure to pay cash upfront
Every doctor on Doctorato has passed our multi-step verification. You can see their MCI number, qualifications, and hospital affiliation directly on their profile.
