Frequently Asked Questions

You can book an appointment through our online booking form on this website, by calling us at the clinic number, or by emailing us. We confirm appointments within 24 hours via phone or email.

OPD is available Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Teleconsultation slots may also be available — please call to confirm. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Yes, Dr. Meher offers teleconsultation via video or phone call for follow-up visits and non-emergency consultations. Please mention your preference when booking.

Please bring all previous medical reports, prescription history, recent blood test results, ID proof (Aadhar/PAN), and a list of all current medications. This helps Dr. Meher understand your complete health history.

A new patient consultation typically takes 20–30 minutes. Follow-up visits are usually 10–15 minutes. Complex cases may take longer.

Dr. Meher manages all types of diabetes including Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, and secondary diabetes (due to medications or other conditions).

Lifestyle modification is key — including a balanced low-glycemic diet, regular moderate exercise (150 min/week), adequate sleep, stress management, and maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Meher will provide a personalized plan based on your HbA1c and specific situation.

HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) reflects your average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months. For most adults with diabetes, the target is below 7%. For elderly patients or those with multiple conditions, targets may be individualized — Dr. Meher will guide you based on your profile.

Diabetic neuropathy symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning sensation, pain in the feet and legs, and in advanced cases, cardiac symptoms like abnormal heart rate changes. Dr. Meher has published research specifically on cardiac autonomic neuropathy in diabetes.

A blood pressure reading of 180/120 mmHg or higher is a hypertensive crisis requiring immediate medical attention. BP consistently above 140/90 mmHg needs medical evaluation and management. Normal BP is below 120/80 mmHg.

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension) is usually a chronic condition requiring long-term management. However, with lifestyle changes and medications, it can be very well controlled. Some patients with early-stage mild hypertension can manage with lifestyle alone.

Key changes include: reducing salt intake (less than 5g/day), DASH diet, regular aerobic exercise, maintaining healthy weight, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, stress reduction, and adequate sleep. These can reduce BP by 5–10 mmHg.

For healthy adults under 40 with no known risk factors: once every 2–3 years. For those over 40, with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of heart disease: annually. Dr. Meher can advise the right frequency based on your personal risk profile.

Basic annual tests include: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) + HbA1c, Lipid Profile, Liver Function Tests (LFT), Kidney Function Tests (KFT/RFT), Thyroid (TSH), Urine Routine, ECG, and blood pressure measurement. Additional tests may be recommended based on symptoms.

Polypharmacy (multiple medications) requires careful review by a physician. Drug interactions can reduce effectiveness or cause side effects. Dr. Meher regularly reviews all medications for his patients to optimize the regimen and reduce unnecessary drugs.

Go to Emergency immediately for: chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms (sudden weakness, facial droop, speech difficulty), uncontrolled bleeding, severe allergic reactions, or altered consciousness. For routine consultations, non-emergency symptoms, and follow-ups — the OPD is appropriate.