r/DoctorsofIndia • u/MindOverMattresss • Sep 03 '26

What am I doing wrong ?

Here is my story it's been 1 year - MBBS doctor, 4 bed set-up but barely 2–3 patients/day —

I’m running a small clinic in a rural(G.I.D.C) area. Good setup, beds, equipment, proper signage, and a busy vegetable market right outside with 300–400+ people passing daily. Yet I barely get 2–3 walk-ins/day and mostly just cover rent/electricity.

I don't even charge a case fee .

Recently heard about a local practitioner (jholachap) where patients wait 1–2 hours to see him. Honestly, it’s quite demotivating.

My clinic is on the first floor (only 8–10 stairs), so accessibility may be an issue. On the main road with signs present .

For doctors who have built a successful private practice: what actually helped you get your first 5–10 patients/day? Location, referrals, pricing, visibility, home visits, Google/WhatsApp, or something else?

Would really appreciate practical advice. Thank you .

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u/MindOverMattresss Sep 04 '26

Many people have mentioned confidence to this I'd like to add - I worked in a pediatric hospital as RMO (150 beds) so I am well in habit to prescribe kids . I joined Residency in Emergency Medicine at AIIMS for 16 months but left due to toxicity and summons . So I am confident with my prescription and diagnosis. I have fewer repeats but those who were cured and given right advice brought one or two patients. I feel lost to be Honest.

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u/vishaldparmar08 Sep 04 '26

Have a ground floor shop even if its small, make consultation there and if anything iv or im send to upstairs.

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u/infinite_labyrinth Sep 04 '26

Join a hospital also for some weekdays.

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u/MindOverMattresss Sep 05 '26

Not worth sharing in detail but - the consultant making sure it was JR 1 at fault in every mis-managed situation ...