Bishalgarh: Doctor Under Investigation for Using Fake MD Degree

Details of the Raid

A doctor has come under scrutiny for allegedly practicing medicine with a fraudulent MD degree after a raid by the Bishalgarh subdivision administration at a private medical chamber located in Durganagar market on Wednesday. Reports indicate that the doctor, who resides in Gajaria within the Bishalgarh subdivision, claimed to have earned an MBBS degree from Russia and presented various certificates to support his qualifications. However, inconsistencies were discovered in the qualifications listed on his prescriptions.

Verification Findings

According to Tripura Info reports, during the verification process, officials found that the doctor had been issuing prescriptions under the title MD (General Medicine), a designation he is not legally permitted to use. The registration number on the prescriptions, TSMC 003693, was checked against the Tripura State Medical Council (TSMC) records. This verification confirmed that the registration belonged to the doctor, who only holds an MBBS degree and lacks any recognized MD qualification.

False Claims and Misleading Information

Further investigations revealed that the doctor’s prescription pads falsely indicated an association with GBP Hospital. The administration clarified that this assertion was entirely untrue and misleading. To address the situation, a joint team consisting of the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Medical Officer and officials from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office, including the DCM, conducted an administrative raid at the chamber around 4 PM. The inspection uncovered that the clinic had been operating without the necessary permissions for an extended period.

Legal Implications

In discussions with Tripura Info, administrative officials emphasized that although the doctor may have completed his MBBS in Russia, using an MD degree on prescriptions and presenting himself as a specialist without valid recognition from the Tripura Medical Council is illegal and subject to penalties under medical practice regulations.

Consequences and Next Steps

Following the raid, the doctor has been instructed to halt all medical practice immediately until he can provide valid licenses and authorization documents. Further legal and administrative actions have been initiated, and the case is expected to be escalated to higher medical regulatory authorities for necessary proceedings.