For people in the United States — including the Indian-American community — who want an unhurried consultation with an Indian homoeopath. Time zones, payment, medicines and what this consultation is and is not.
Patients in New Jersey, Texas, California and elsewhere in the United States consult Dr. Meenakshi Shriwas online — many from the Indian-American community, who grew up with homoeopathy and want a doctor who understands Indian food, family life and language. This page explains how it works and its limits.
It is a consultation with a homoeopath registered in India (BHMS, MD and PhD in Homoeopathy), conducted from our clinic in Udaipur. It is not a substitute for your US primary care doctor, and it is not for urgent problems. Please keep your US doctor informed and continue any prescribed treatment.
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and India does not change its clocks. Typical overlaps:
| US zone | India 6–9 PM (evening clinic) | India 10 AM–1 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (EST, winter) | 7:30–10:30 AM same day | 11:30 PM–2:30 AM (previous night) |
| Eastern (EDT, summer) | 8:30–11:30 AM | 12:30–3:30 AM |
| Central (CST) | 6:30–9:30 AM | 10:30 PM–1:30 AM |
| Pacific (PST) | 4:30–7:30 AM | 8:30–11:30 PM (previous evening) |
The international patients page shows clinic hours converted to your own local time. If none suit you, message the clinic and a time will be arranged.
Medicines are dispensed at the clinic's pharmacy in Udaipur. For the US there are three practical routes, and the clinic will advise which suits you:
Follow-ups are online at intervals suited to the condition. Plan reorders early so shipping time does not leave a gap.
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Consult Dr. Meenakshi. In Udaipur: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 1 PM by appointment, and 6 PM – 9 PM walk-in with no appointment needed. Online consultations are available by video call or WhatsApp, with medicines couriered from the clinic.
Yes. Dr. Meenakshi Shriwas (BHMS, MD, PhD in Homoeopathy, registered in India) consults online by video call. It complements, and does not replace, your US doctor.
The evening clinic in India (6–9 PM IST) falls in the US morning on the East Coast — about 7:30–10:30 AM EST. Other times can be arranged.
By international courier for personal use, by bringing them when travelling from India, or by sourcing locally with the prescription. The clinic advises which is practical.
In advance by card or PayPal in USD. Details are on the payment page.
This article is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homoeopathic treatment is individualised; responses vary from person to person and no specific outcome is promised or guaranteed. Continue any medication prescribed by your treating doctor, and seek urgent local medical care for any warning sign described above.
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