Healthcare quality varies widely in Hyderabad, from unethical practices to genuine care

Healthcare in Hyderabad operates across two extremes, according to a firsthand account. Some hospitals demand exorbitant charges, while others like Dr Emmanuel provide affordable care at ten rupees per consultation for over a decade.

The account details instances of medical malpractice: a doctor operating from a room under a staircase issuing fake medical certificates for students; hospital doctors prescribing unnecessary X-rays for profit; and a family physician recommending unnecessary hospital admissions for every minor ailment after investing in a nursing home converted from an OYO room.

These examples highlight systemic issues in Hyderabad's private healthcare sector, where profit motives sometimes override ethical medical practice, contrasting sharply with genuinely ethical practitioners.