| There’s no magical way to finding the right doctors in Delhi, or anywhere else in the world. If you feel that you need specialist care, you can save time and money by going straight to the specialist with your particular medical problem. In the past, most patients would ask their primary care physician for any referrals. While this is still done, more and more patients are now going directly to a specialist for their every medical need. Tips for finding the right doctor• Find out the history of diseases or medical symptoms that run in your family, or the ones that you and your family members have currently experienced.• Once the problem is identified, let’s say a history of asthma, you will need a primary care provider who is certified by the Medical Council of India (MCI) in “pulmonary disease” and “internal medicine”.• Depending on how far you are willing to travel within Delhi and what type of doctor you are looking for, search for three hospitals near your home. Then use the internet and search their names. Most hospitals have websites that feature a physician directory.• Make sure that your doctor is Medical Council of India (MCI) certified and that his/her respective field of specialisation is listed.• Another easy way to find a good doctor in Delhi is to consult your friends and relatives who have experienced a similar medical problem. What helps making a good doctor?• The number of years since the doctor received his/her MD or DO.• Whether the doctor is Medical Council of India (MCI) certified in his/her respective specialty field.• The doctors who have one or no malpractice lawsuits, with no disciplinary action taken against them.• In case of a surgeon, a high degree of surgical procedures that he/she has completed.• The doctors who are affiliated to at least one medical society related to their field of specialty. There are no guarantees when it comes to receiving the highest quality health care. There are good doctors, shady doctors and then there are those who are renowned for their proficiency, who rank amongst the highest in their field of expertise. It’s up to you to do your bit of homework. |
