Choosing a Homeopathic Doctor in Udaipur: Qualifications, Questions to Ask and What a Good Consultation Looks Like
Dr. Meenakshi Shriwas, BHMS MD PhD 2026-05-10Updated 1 Nov 2026⏱ 8 min read
Udaipur has many clinics offering homoeopathy. This guide explains how to check registration and qualifications, what a thorough first consultation should cover, the questions worth asking before you book and the warning signs to avoid — whichever clinic you choose.
Check registration first
Every homoeopathic doctor in India must hold a recognised degree (BHMS or equivalent) and be registered with their State Board or Council of Homoeopathy. In Rajasthan, ask for the registration number. Under the NCH Code of Ethics it should be displayed in the clinic and on prescriptions. A practitioner who cannot show a registration number, or who has only a short-course certificate, is not a registered homoeopathic doctor — see homoeopathy vs electro-homoeopathy.
Qualifications explained
Qualification
What it means
BHMS
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery — 5½ years including a 1-year internship. The basic qualification needed to practise.
MD (Homoeopathy)
A 3-year postgraduate degree in a chosen subject, with a research dissertation.
PhD (Homoeopathy)
A research doctorate, usually several years of supervised original research.
Teaching post
Associate Professor or Professor in a recognised homoeopathic medical college.
Qualifications tell you about training. They do not by themselves predict how you will respond to treatment — no doctor can promise that. See how to choose a qualified homoeopath.
What a thorough first consultation covers
Your main complaint — when it began, what makes it better or worse, and what has been tried.
Your full medical history, family history, and all current medicines and supplements.
Sleep, appetite, digestion, energy, periods for women, stress and mood.
Your reports. If an important test is missing, a careful doctor asks for it before drawing conclusions.
An honest discussion of whether homoeopathic care is suitable, what it can and cannot be expected to do, and when another specialist is needed.
A clear plan for follow-up.
Questions to ask before you book
What is your qualification and registration number?
How long is the first consultation, and what does it include?
Will I get labelled medicines with written instructions?
What are the fees for the consultation, medicines and follow-ups? (Ask before you pay.)
Should I continue my current medicines? (The answer should be yes, unless your prescribing doctor changes them.)
Can I consult online if I live outside Udaipur?
Red flags
Promises of a "cure", a "permanent" result, a fixed number of days, or a guarantee.
Unlabelled powders, pills or "secret formulas", or refusal to tell you what you are taking.
Advice to stop insulin, thyroid, blood pressure, epilepsy or psychiatric medicines on your own.
Creams or tablets that quickly suppress symptoms but have no name on the label — some contain steroids.
Pressure to pay large amounts before anyone has reviewed your case or explained the fees.
Medicines and labelling
Each medicine should carry a clear label with your name, the dose, how and when to take it and the date, along with the clinic's name, so that any other doctor can see what you are taking. Buy medicines from a licensed pharmacy and keep the labels — see buying genuine homoeopathic medicines in Udaipur.
In person in Udaipur, or online
An in-person visit is useful when the doctor needs to examine the skin, scalp, joints or abdomen, or when an older person finds video calls difficult. For many long-standing complaints, a video consultation with reports shared in advance works well. Medicines are couriered after an online consultation.
About this clinic
Dr. Meenakshi Shriwas (BHMS · MD · PhD in Homoeopathy; Reg. No. 6616) has been in clinical practice since 2013 and is an Associate Professor and PhD Guide at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur. Her MD research was on chronic sinusitis and her PhD research on post-menopausal hormonal mood disorders. The Udaipur clinic, founded in 2019, is at 5/148, H.B. Colony, Sector-14, Hiran Magri, and has its own homoeopathic pharmacy. Clinic hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM by appointment and 6 – 9 PM walk-in; Sunday by arrangement; online consultations 7 days a week. More: homeopathy in Udaipur — clinic page · about Dr. Meenakshi.
Book a Consultation in Udaipur or Online
Bring your reports and a list of your current medicines. In-person at Hiran Magri, Udaipur, or by video call.
What should I ask a homeopathic doctor before booking?
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Ask for their qualification and registration number, how long the first consultation is, whether medicines are labelled, what the fees are, and whether you should continue your current medicines — the answer should be yes unless your prescribing doctor changes them.
How do I check a homeopathic doctor's registration in Rajasthan?
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Ask for the registration number, which should be displayed in the clinic and on prescriptions. You can confirm it with the State Board or Council of Homoeopathy.
How long should a first homoeopathic consultation take?
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It varies with the complaint. For a long-standing problem, expect a detailed consultation that covers your history, reports, medicines, sleep, digestion, stress and mood — not a few minutes.
Can I consult a Udaipur homoeopath online?
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Yes. Many long-standing complaints can be assessed by video call with reports shared in advance, and medicines are couriered. Some conditions need an in-person examination.
What are the clinic timings in Udaipur?
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Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM by appointment and 6 – 9 PM walk-in. Sunday by arrangement. Online consultations are available 7 days a week.
Is there a homoeopathic pharmacy at the clinic?
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Yes. The clinic has its own homoeopathic pharmacy, open during clinic hours, which dispenses prescriptions with clear labels.
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Dr. Meenakshi Shriwas
BHMS · MD (Homoeopathy) · PhD (Homoeopathy) Associate Professor & PhD Guide — Rajasthan Vidyapeeth HMC&H · In practice since 2013
