13 General Physicians in Mumbai

Find a General Physician in Mumbai by Health Concern and Location

Looking for a general physician in Mumbai? This directory covers 13 doctors practising in Goregaon West, Borivali West, Malad West, Andheri West, Chembur, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Santacruz East and Powai.

The list includes family physicians, consultant physicians, diabetologists and internal medicine doctors. Their profiles cover common illnesses, diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, infections, breathing problems, digestive concerns, metabolic conditions and care for older adults.

Each profile provides the doctor’s qualifications, medical experience, treatment areas, clinic or hospital address, Google rating, patient reviews, OPD hours, phone number and directions.

The right doctor depends on your health concern, age and need for follow-up care. A family physician may be suitable for a fever, cough or common illness. A diabetologist may be a better match for regular blood sugar reviews. An internal medicine doctor may help an adult who has several health conditions or takes multiple medicines.

For a short illness, a nearby suitable clinic may be enough. For diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or another continuing condition, choose a doctor and location you can return to for tests, report reviews and medicine changes.

How to Use This List

Use these 4 steps to narrow the options before booking. Start with your health concern, check the doctor’s area of care, confirm the exact clinic branch, and call for current fees, OPD hours, appointment availability and required medical records beforehand.

  1. Start with your health concern Read each doctor’s treatment focus. Look for experience with your symptom, diagnosed condition or reason for the appointment.
  2. Check the type of care provided Choose between family medicine, general medicine, internal medicine or diabetes care according to your needs.
  3. Check the exact branch Make sure the address shown is the clinic or hospital where the doctor will see you.
  4. Call before you travel Ask about the current fee, doctor’s OPD time, appointment availability and records you should bring.

Compare 13 General Physicians in Mumbai

Open a profile to compare the doctor’s treatment focus, qualifications, locality, patient feedback and appointment details.

1. Dr Harish V. Dhuri

30 years of family medicine in Goregaon West

★ 4.9 on Google · 646 reviews Goregaon West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Harish V. Dhuri

Dr Harish V. Dhuri brings 30 years of family medicine experience. His training includes diabetes management and industrial health.

Appointments cover common illness, thyroid disorders, obesity and employment examinations. Indira Clinic offers morning and evening OPD periods in Goregaon West. Unnat Nagar families can reach the clinic without crossing Mumbai.

Treatment focus

Family physician visits from fever through metabolic treatment

  • General medical consultation
  • Diabetes treatment
  • Hypertension treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Obesity treatment
  • Employment medical examinations
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Made me feel very comfortable and treated me as soon as possible”

Address

Unnat Nagar 2, Unnat Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400104, India
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Opening hours
Monday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 11:30 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 2 PM

2. Dr Alka P. Gandhi

Diabetes physician near Kora Kendra in Borivali

★ 4.9 on Google · 647 reviews Borivali West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Alka P. Gandhi

Dr Alka P. Gandhi has treated diabetes in Borivali since 1994. Her MBBS and diabetology qualifications support focused blood sugar appointments. Consultations connect glucose reports with medicines, meals, activity and complication screening.

Aayushi Clinic sits near Kora Kendra and Chikuwadi.

Treatment focus

Blood sugar treatment with daily habit review

  • Type 2 diabetes treatment
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Diabetes medicine review
  • Nutrition and activity planning
  • Weight management
  • Diabetes complication screening
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Diabetes was controlled within a month from 225 to 150”

Address

mangal aarambh, RM Bhattad Rd, next to mc Donald's, opp. Kora Kendra Ground 2, Vivekanand Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India
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Opening hours
Monday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Friday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 1 PM, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

3. Dr Deepak Tiwari

Neighbourhood family physician beside Mith Chowki Metro

Portrait of Dr Deepak Tiwari

Dr Deepak Tiwari sees families at Anandam Clinic in Malad West. His profile records more than 20 years of neighbourhood practice. Visits cover fever, cough, stomach symptoms and chronic condition monitoring.

Mith Chowki Metro provides a nearby landmark for first appointments. Valnai and Kandivali West families have shorter western suburb journeys.

Treatment focus

First appointments for common adult health problems

  • Fever assessment
  • Cough and infection treatment
  • Digestive symptom assessment
  • Diabetes monitoring
  • Hypertension monitoring
  • Routine medical consultation
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Dr. Tiwari is a wonderful doctor. More than just a doctor, he speaks to me like a friend and a mentor, listens patiently and thoroughly to everything I have to say, and makes sure I feel heard and understood. His approach is warm, reassuring, and thoughtful, and the treatment he provided was excellent. I’m truly…”

Address

C-008-Ground floor, Galaxy Apartments, metro Station, Malad - Marve Rd, Malad, Mithchowki, Valnai, W, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India
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Opening hours
Monday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Friday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 12:30 PM, 6 to 9 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 12:30 PM

4. Dr B. A. Chaurasia

Internal medicine with critical medicine training

★ 4.7 on Google · 223 reviews Andheri West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr B. A. Chaurasia

Dr B. A. Chaurasia treats adults whose conditions affect several body systems. His MD Medicine and critical medicine fellowship support complex consultations.

Appointments span diabetes, infections, digestive symptoms, geriatric medicine and critical illness review. Kokilaben Hospital combines diagnostics and specialist departments near Andheri West.

Treatment focus

Complex adult illness across several body systems

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Infectious disease treatment
  • Digestive disorder assessment
  • Critical illness review
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Hi this is rajeshwari bhuta I was lucky enough to meet dr B.A.chaurasia He is one of the best physician i hv cm across his diagnosis is accurate As a person also he is wonderful I highly recommend him if someone needs a physician they should go to him”

Address

Rm Number 85, 1st Floor, General OPD,Kokilaben Hospital, Rao Saheb Achutrao Patwardhan Marg, Four Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India
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Opening hours
Monday
8 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM to 6 PM
Thursday
8 AM to 6 PM
Friday
8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 6 PM
Sunday
Closed

5. Dr Abhijit Prithviraj Chavan

DNB internal medicine at Medioria Clinic in Chembur

★ 5.0 on Google · 85 reviews Sindhi Society, Chembur, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Abhijit Prithviraj Chavan

Dr Abhijit Prithviraj Chavan holds MD and DNB Medicine qualifications. His Chembur consultations cover diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol and infectious disease.

Cardiac symptoms receive initial physician assessment before any specialist referral. Medioria Clinic opens during evening hours near Sindhi Society. Diamond Garden provides a familiar landmark for nearby households. Sion Trombay Road connects several surrounding Chembur neighbourhoods.

Treatment focus

Metabolic conditions linked with infection treatment

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Hypertension treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Cholesterol treatment
  • Fever and infection treatment
  • Cardiac symptom assessment
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Good doctor and effective treatment..”

Address

KK Pavilion, 503, opposite Café Irani Chai, above McDonalds, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071, India
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Opening hours
Monday
5:30 to 9 PM
Tuesday
5:30 to 9 PM
Wednesday
5:30 to 9 PM
Thursday
5:30 to 9 PM
Friday
5:30 to 9 PM
Saturday
5:30 to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

6. Dr Dhivay Bathija

Physician and diabetologist in Chembur Colony

★ 4.8 on Google · 84 reviews Chembur Colony, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Dhivay Bathija

Dr Dhivay Bathija works across general medicine and diabetology. His MD Medicine training includes additional study of diabetes complications. He also treats malaria, dengue, typhoid, anaemia and autoimmune disorders. Cardiometabolic appointments connect blood sugar with wider heart risks.

Vaani Clinic offers separate morning and evening appointments in Chembur Colony. Tilak Nagar and Govandi families have practical eastern access.

Treatment focus

Diabetes complications and seasonal infection treatment

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Diabetes complication assessment
  • Dengue and malaria treatment
  • Typhoid treatment
  • Anaemia assessment
  • Autoimmune disorder assessment
  • Cardiometabolic medicine
Patient experiences

What patients say

★

“My mother had a swollen small toe. He didn't check her and started writing medicines. When she told him to atleast once check, he checked and realised that there is some swelling and puss so he asked for an x-ray. There were no other patients and i told him to wait and we will come…”

Address

Shop No 10, Safal Ganga, Bathija's VAANI CLINIC, near UCO Bank, opposite Shagun Lawns, CHS, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400074, India
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Opening hours
Monday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 12:30 PM, 8 to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

7. Dr Anuj P. Mehta

Internal medicine at Phoenix Hospital in Borivali

★ 4.7 on Google · 68 reviews Borivali West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Anuj P. Mehta

Dr Anuj Mehta applies DNB Medicine training and 10 years of experience to complex illness.

Appointments address connected diagnoses alongside diabetes and thyroid disorders in older adults. Phoenix Hospital provides diagnostics and inpatient support in Borivali West. IC Colony, Eksar and Dahisar West surround the hospital area.

Treatment focus

Hospital physician support for complicated medical illness

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Complex medical illness
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Critical illness management
  • Post-hospital medical review
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Doctor Anuj P Mehta is very supportive and give proper care treatment to the patient. My father's age 90 years was critical, but under his supervision the treatment was very excellent and now my father is discharged from the hospital.”

Address

PHONIEX HOSPITAL, Chikoowadi, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India
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Opening hours
Monday
10 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 1:30 AM
Friday
10 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 1:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

8. Dr Satvik Patel

General medicine for metabolic and respiratory conditions

★ 5.0 on Google · 55 reviews Ghatkopar West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Satvik Patel

Dr Satvik Patel has more than 12 years in adult medicine. His MD training supports metabolic, respiratory, digestive and kidney consultations. Adult vaccination adds a preventive option during suitable appointments.

Sonagra Hospital sits near Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg. Ghatkopar households can compare access from Vikhroli and Powai. The hospital format supports investigations within the same location.

Treatment focus

Metabolic, breathing and digestive medical treatment

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Hypertension treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Asthma treatment
  • Liver and digestive disorders
  • Kidney disorder assessment
  • Adult vaccination
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“The best dr i ever met for my mom hes very kind nd good listener tooo please visit fr gd consultation thnk you dr satvik patel sir😇”

Address

Sonagra Hospital, off Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, opp. Telephone Exchange Road, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086, India
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Opening hours
Monday
11 AM to 2 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 2 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 2 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 2 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 2 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 2:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

9. Dr Priyanka Negandhi Bhanushali

Consultant physician and diabetologist in Ghatkopar East

★ 4.9 on Google · 53 reviews Ghatkopar East, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Priyanka Negandhi Bhanushali

Dr Priyanka Negandhi Bhanushali applies MD Medicine training to diabetes, thyroid disorders and infections.

Her Ghatkopar East clinic serves families across Pant Nagar, Garodia Nagar and nearby Vidyavihar.

Treatment focus

Physician treatment for families and chronic conditions

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Hypertension treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Fever and infection treatment
  • Family medicine
  • Preventive medical review
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★

“It was nice.. Dr. Priyanka was very patient and gave attention to all my details ..!! Her advices and suggestions were also accurate..!! It was a good experience for the first timers..!!”

Address

210, 2nd Floor, Mahavir Complex M.G road, Derasar Ln, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400077, India
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Opening hours
Monday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

10. Dr Priyanka Navelkar Nadkarni

Internal medicine and clinical nutrition at Fortis Mulund

★ 5.0 on Google · 22 reviews Mulund West, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Priyanka Navelkar Nadkarni

Dr Priyanka Navelkar Nadkarni combines internal medicine with clinical nutrition. Her 14 years cover infections, metabolic disorders and lifestyle-linked illness. Adolescents and older adults form distinct parts of her practice. Fortis Mulund supports laboratory tests and specialist referrals.

Nahur, Bhandup and Thane families can compare eastern suburb travel.

Treatment focus

Medical treatment linking nutrition and metabolic health

  • Infectious disease treatment
  • Metabolic disorder treatment
  • Adolescent medicine
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Lifestyle disorder treatment
  • Clinical nutrition review
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dr. Priyanka is exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, and caring. She patiently answers every question, explains concerns clearly, and gives a complete understanding of the condition and treatment. She pays great attention to detail, avoids unnecessary tests, and focuses on the right treatment, I am glad that such amazing Doctors are around who truly are…”

Address

Cabin, Fortis Hospital, 224, Mulund - Goregaon Link Rd, Nahur West, Industrial Area, Mulund West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400078, India
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Opening hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

11. Dr Suresh Sawardekar

Diabetes and metabolic medicine in Santacruz East

★ 4.8 on Google · 29 reviews Santacruz East, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Suresh Sawardekar

Dr Suresh Sawardekar uses MD Medicine and diabetes training for metabolic disorders.

Appointments cover obesity, thyroid disorders, hypertension and coronary risks. His scope suits patients managing several metabolic risk factors. The clinic serves Vakola, Kalina and Bandra East from Santacruz East. Its location reduces western suburb travel for repeat visits.

Treatment focus

Diabetes treatment across heart and metabolic risks

  • Diabetes treatment
  • Obesity treatment
  • Thyroid disorder treatment
  • Hypertension treatment
  • Coronary artery disease review
  • Metabolic disorder treatment
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“In an environment where patients often face challenges navigating complex healthcare systems, he stands out as an exception through his integrity, professionalism, and patient-centric approach. One can place complete trust in him for the care and well-being of their loved ones. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to ethical medical practice and for the invaluable…”

Address

9/69, Sahayog CHSL, Service Rd, old, Anand Nagar, Santacruz (E, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, India
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Opening hours
Monday
10 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 9 PM
Friday
10 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
1 to 4 PM
Sunday
Closed

12. Dr Ashwini Patki Doshi

Adult medicine for infections and abdominal illness

★ 5.0 on Google · 6 reviews Santacruz East, Mumbai
Portrait of Dr Ashwini Patki Doshi

Dr Ashwini Patki Doshi has more than 15 years of physician experience. Her MD background covers infections, abdominal illness and acute diarrhoea.

Her Santacruz East follow-ups monitor long-term conditions near Vakola, Kalina and Khar East.

Treatment focus

Infections, abdominal symptoms and adult medical assessment

  • Infectious disease treatment
  • Acute diarrhoea treatment
  • Abdominal illness assessment
  • Fever assessment
  • General medicine consultation
  • Chronic condition monitoring
Patient experiences

What patients say

★★★★★

“Best Doctor in mumbai”

Address

TDH, Florence, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, next to Axis Bank, Vakola, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, India
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Opening hours
Monday
10 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 5 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 5 PM
Friday
10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday
Closed

13. Dr Kirti Agrawal

30+ years of family medicine in Powai

Portrait of Dr Kirti Agrawal

Dr Kirti Agrawal brings 30 years and postgraduate child health study to family medicine.

Appointments cover routine illness, chronic monitoring and referral decisions near Powai. Her polyclinic serves Hiranandani Gardens, Chandivali and Vikhroli West.

Treatment focus

Long-running family medicine for Powai households

  • Family physician consultation
  • Common illness treatment
  • Fever and infection assessment
  • Chronic condition monitoring
  • Routine health checks
  • Medical referral assessment
Patient experiences

What patients say

★

“Rude....not ready to hear the query”

Address

No. 5, UGF, Lake Primrose, Commercial, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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Opening hours
Monday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 8:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 12 PM

How to Choose a General Physician in Mumbai

Choosing a doctor becomes easier when you know what needs attention, what type of experience may help and whether you can return to the same location if another visit is needed. A high rating or nearby address does not show whether the doctor’s work matches your health concern.

Choose by the Reason for Your Visit

For fever, cough, weakness, a minor infection or a digestive problem, start with a family physician or general medicine doctor who treats common adult illnesses.

For diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or high cholesterol, look for experience with regular care. These conditions may require blood tests, home readings and medicine reviews.

For unexplained symptoms, several health problems or multiple medicines, an internal medicine doctor may be suitable. If you have recently left hospital, check whether the doctor provides post-hospital reviews, older-adult care or management of complex conditions.

General Physician or Internal Medicine Doctor?

A general physician is often the starting point for a new adult health problem. The doctor can examine your symptoms, request tests when needed, begin treatment and refer you if specialist care is required.

An internal medicine doctor also treats adults but has focused training in adult diseases. This can help when a diagnosis is unclear or several conditions need to be managed together.

There is overlap between the 2 roles. The doctor’s qualifications and experience with your condition matter more than the title alone. The American College of Physicians provides additional information about internal medicine and adult care.

Clinic or Hospital: Which Should You Choose?

A neighbourhood clinic may work well for common illnesses, routine consultations and medicine reviews. It may also make repeat visits easier.

A hospital may be useful when you need laboratory tests, imaging, another medical department or care after an admission. A hospital address does not mean every test will be needed or available during the same visit.

Choose the setting that fits your health concern. Hospital affiliation alone does not show whether a doctor is right for you.

Check the Doctor’s Actual OPD Time

Hospital and doctor hours are not always the same. A hospital may be open all day while a consultant physician attends only during a set OPD period.

Before leaving home, ask whether the doctor is consulting at that branch, whether an appointment is required, what time to arrive, the current consultation fee, any follow-up charge, which reports to bring and whether planned tests require fasting.

Check Qualifications and Medical Registration

Read the qualifications shown in the doctor’s profile and consider whether they relate to your health problem. Internal medicine training may be useful for complex adult conditions, while diabetology experience may matter when blood sugar care is the main concern.

You can search for a doctor through the Maharashtra Medical Council or the National Medical Register. Use the full name or registration number when available.

Use Patient Reviews Carefully

Reviews may tell you about communication, waiting time, staff behaviour and clinic management. They cannot show whether the same treatment will work for someone else.

Consider how many people contributed to the rating, whether comments are recent, whether they discuss the doctor or the whole facility and whether they refer to the same clinic branch. Do not choose from the star rating alone.

What Can a General Physician Help With?

General physicians can assess many common adult health concerns. Depending on the problem, the doctor may provide treatment, request tests, monitor an existing condition or refer you to a specialist.

  • Fever and infections: Fever, cough, cold symptoms and other common signs of infection.
  • New or unclear symptoms: Weakness, tiredness, headache, appetite changes or symptoms without a known cause.
  • Digestive concerns: Vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort.
  • Diabetes: Blood sugar reports, medicines and regular monitoring.
  • High blood pressure: Home readings, medicines and treatment reviews.
  • Thyroid disorders: Symptoms, thyroid test results and current medicines.
  • High cholesterol: Test review and care for related health risks.
  • Asthma follow-up: Ongoing review when symptoms are not an emergency.
  • Metabolic and weight concerns: Medical assessment of connected health risks.
  • Medicine monitoring: Doses, side effects and possible medicine conflicts.
  • Care after hospital treatment: Discharge instructions, reports, medicines and recovery.
  • Health checks and referrals: Advice about suitable tests and when another specialist is needed.

Not every physician on this page provides every service. Read the treatment information in the doctor’s profile and call the clinic if you are unsure.

When Should You Visit a Specialist?

A specialist may be needed when a condition has already been diagnosed, symptoms are severe or a doctor recommends focused care. A diagnosed heart condition may require a cardiologist, a complex hormone problem may require an endocrinologist, serious lung disease may require a pulmonologist and a neurological condition may require a neurologist. A baby or child may need a paediatrician.

If your symptoms are unclear and the situation is not an emergency, a general physician can assess the problem and guide you to the appropriate specialist.

What to Take to Your Appointment

Bringing organised information helps the doctor understand your health history, check your medicines and decide whether you need tests or another visit.

Symptoms and Health History

  • Symptom notes: Write down when the problem started, how often it occurs, what makes it better or worse and whether it has changed.
  • A simple timeline: If several symptoms or treatments are involved, list them by date.
  • Previous diagnoses: Include important conditions, operations, serious illnesses and recent hospital treatment.
  • Family medical history: Note important conditions affecting close family members when they may relate to your concern.
  • Allergy information: List allergies to medicines, foods or other substances and describe the reaction.
  • Vaccination records: Bring available records when the visit concerns preventive care, travel or an infection.

Medicines and Medical Records

  • Current medicines: Bring medicine strips or clear photographs of the labels, including the dose and time taken.
  • Vitamins and supplements: Include vitamins, herbal products, protein powders and other supplements.
  • Previous prescriptions: Carry prescriptions from other doctors, especially when changing physicians or asking for another opinion.
  • Recent test results: Bring relevant blood tests, urine tests, ECG reports, scans and X-rays.
  • Hospital records: Take discharge summaries, operation notes or emergency-room papers after hospital treatment.
  • Home readings: Bring dated blood-pressure, blood-glucose, temperature or oxygen readings when relevant.

Practical Appointment Details

  • Questions for the doctor: Write down what you want to know about the cause, tests, treatment, side effects and next appointment.
  • Insurance or payment information: Check accepted insurance and payment methods and bring any required identification.
  • A trusted person when needed: An older adult, a person with memory problems or someone who feels very unwell may benefit from support.

Do not stop prescribed medicine or change its dose before the appointment unless a qualified doctor has told you to do so. If a test is planned, call the clinic and ask whether fasting or another preparation is required.

Do Not Wait for a Routine Appointment in an Emergency

Call 112 or go to an emergency department for severe chest pain, serious breathing difficulty, unconsciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, sudden collapse or another life-threatening problem.

Sudden facial weakness, arm weakness or difficulty speaking can be signs of a stroke. These symptoms require immediate emergency care. Review the recognised stroke warning signs.

India’s official 112 Emergency Response Support System provides access to emergency help, including medical services. Do not wait for a physician’s regular OPD when someone may need urgent treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About General Physicians in Mumbai

How can I find a general physician near me in Mumbai?

Start with doctors practising near your home or workplace. Then check their treatment areas, qualifications, OPD hours and patient feedback. This directory includes physicians in Goregaon, Borivali, Malad, Andheri, Chembur, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Santacruz East and Powai. The nearest doctor may not always have the right experience for your condition.

Do the listed physicians treat children?

Some physicians focus only on adults. Even when a profile mentions family medicine, call the clinic and provide the child’s age before booking. A paediatrician may be more suitable for a baby or child.

What are physician consultation fees in Mumbai?

The fee depends on the doctor, clinic, hospital and appointment type. Prices can change, so call the exact branch for the current amount. Ask whether tests, procedures or follow-up visits have separate charges.

Should I choose the nearest physician?

Distance matters when you need regular visits, but the nearest doctor may not have experience with your condition. Balance location with qualifications, treatment focus, OPD timing and how easily you can return.

Can a physician manage several long-term conditions?

An internal medicine doctor or general physician may help manage several adult conditions together, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. The right choice depends on the doctor’s training and the complexity of the conditions.

Can I visit a physician after leaving hospital?

Yes. A physician may review the discharge summary, medicines, test results and recovery symptoms. Bring all hospital papers and confirm that the doctor provides post-hospital care.

Do I need an appointment before visiting?

Appointment rules differ between clinics and hospitals. Some accept walk-ins, while others use fixed slots. Call before travelling to confirm availability and expected waiting time.

How can I verify a doctor’s registration?

Search the doctor’s full name or registration number through the Maharashtra Medical Council or National Medical Register. When names are similar, compare the qualification and registration details.

Helpful Health Links

Check a doctor’s registration or get emergency help from an official source.