An optometry technician named D Satish was caught impersonating an eye doctor and treating patients at Lions Eye Hospital in Khalilwadi, Nizamabad, Telangana. The Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) conducted an inspection and found Satish practicing without valid medical qualifications. The incident has raised serious concerns about the oversight and accountability of medical institutions and highlights the importance of ensuring that all healthcare providers meet the qualifications required by law.
According to a press release issued by TSMC, D Satish was endangering patient lives by providing unauthorized medical services. The Council, led by Chairman Dr. Mahesh Kumar and Registrar Dr. Lalayya Kumar, lodged a complaint with the Nizamabad-I Town Police under various legal provisions. These include Sections 18 and 19 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Sections 34 and 54 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, and Section 22 of the Telangana State Medical Practitioners Registration (TSMPR) Act.
During the same inspection, another individual, RMP Mohammad Sandani, was found illegally operating a First Aid Centre on Bodhan Road. He was reportedly misleading the public by posing as a doctor and administering medicines such as steroids, painkillers, and antibiotics. A First Information Report (FIR No. 197/2025) was registered against him at the same police station.
TSMC Vice-Chairman Dr. G Srinivas stated that a complaint would also be submitted to the District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) and the District Collector. The Council plans to seek action against Lions Eye Hospital for misrepresenting an optometry technician as a qualified medical doctor.The Council emphasized its ongoing commitment to identifying and taking action against all individuals and institutions that violate medical laws in the state. It also called for stricter monitoring and verification procedures within private healthcare facilities to prevent such instances from recurring.
TSMC emphasized that optometry technicians are not authorized to examine or treat patients independently.
The incident has raised concerns about the need for stricter verification and oversight in private medical institutions. Authorities are expected to continue inspections and take legal action against similar violations to safeguard public health and ensure medical compliance across the state. The Council has reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against individuals and institutions violating medical regulations in the state.
(Input from various sources)
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