Telangana Medical Council detects unethical practices at Banjara Hills skin clinic

The Telangana Medical Council detected alleged unethical practices at a skin care clinic in Banjara Hills, where skin treatments were reportedly performed by dental and homeopathy doctors. A case has been filed, and authorities have been urged to take legal action

Hyderabad: During a surprise inspection, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) detected that a skin care facility at Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, was indulging in unethical practices.

The Council, in a press release issued on Monday, said it inspected the premises of V Care Clinic, Banjara Hills, and found that skin-related treatments were being performed by three dental doctors and two homeopathy doctors. It added that a case had been filed under NMC Sections 34 and 54.

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Registered Medical Practitioners found promoting such unethical practices will be subjected to further investigation. Such doctors could potentially face suspension of their medical licences for violating medical ethics regulations, it said.

The Medical Council has also recommended to the Hyderabad District Collector and the District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) that the clinic be immediately seized and legal action initiated against the management for engaging in such activities, the press release said.

The inspecting team of the TGMC consisted of Dr Vishnu Kadali (TGMC member), Dr Kiran Kumar Thotawar (Vice Chairman, TGMC), and Dr Jalagam Vijay (HRDA member).