How to check a dermatologist's registration in India

Registration check: step by step

• Ask for the doctor's full name, registration number and State Medical Council.
• Open the official Indian Medical Register and search by registration number first.
• If needed, search by name and council, then check the relevant State Medical Council website.
• Compare the register entry with the clinic's profile, prescription or displayed credentials.
• For specialist care, check whether the dermatology qualification shown by the clinic also appears in official records where available.
• If details do not match, pause and request clarification from the doctor, council or hospital.

What a registration result does—and does not—tell you

A matching registration entry helps confirm that a person is listed as a registered medical practitioner. It does not guarantee a treatment result, prove experience with your particular condition or replace a conversation about risks, alternatives and follow-up care.

The NMC notes that registry data is being updated. If you cannot find a record, do not immediately assume misconduct; recheck spellings and numbers, then contact the relevant council for confirmation.

Red flags worth checking before you book

• The clinic will not provide a registration number or gives changing details.
• The name on the register, prescription and clinic profile does not match.
• A provider guarantees a cure or pressures you into a procedure before assessment.
• The stated specialist qualification cannot be explained or independently confirmed.