Best General Physicians in Delhi

General Physicians in Delhi at a glance

Quick facts about Delhi and its healthcare system. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

Delhi has an estimated 34.7 million (347 lakh) residents in 2025, based on the UN's 2024 World Population Prospects urban-area estimate. That makes it number 1 among the 100 largest cities in this directory, and falls in our Metro (5M+) size band. At the assumed growth of 2.5% a year, it would reach about 39.3 million by 2030, so demand for general physicians and every other speciality is likely to keep rising.

Scaling Delhi's 2.08 beds per 1,000 people (the India-wide figure is about 1.39) to the city's population gives roughly 72,000 hospital beds in Delhi, including about 3,600 ICU beds, spread across an estimated 320 hospitals (about 200 public and 120 private). That is about 481 residents for every bed and around 220 beds per hospital on average. Measured against the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3 beds per 1,000 people, the city would need roughly 32,000 more beds, which is one reason private clinics and hospitals carry so much of the load.

The same national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people suggests about 43,000 practising doctors across all systems of medicine in Delhi, supported by around 77,000 nurses and midwives. A general physician is usually the first doctor people see, which makes the overall doctor count the most relevant benchmark for this speciality. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many general physicians practise in Delhi.

On health outcomes, Delhi's infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), well below the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years against roughly 72 for India; these are state-wide measures, not city measurements. About 38% of hospital beds in Delhi are private, so most people weigh private general physicians against government outpatient departments. This page lists 1 general physician for Delhi.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice. Listings marked "Online Verified" come from public online sources: please confirm details with the provider.

What general physicians in Delhi treat

A general physician (family doctor) in Delhi typically helps with the following problems. Not every clinic offers every service, so ask before you go.

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When to see a general physician in Delhi

• A fever lasting more than three days
• Persistent tiredness, weight change or loss of appetite
• Blood pressure or sugar readings that are repeatedly high
• An annual or pre-employment health check
• Long-term medicines that need review

How to choose a general physician in Delhi

1. Check the qualification: MBBS, with MD (General Medicine) or DNB for consultant physicians.
2. Verify registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) / your State Medical Council register and note the registration number.
3. Ask how long the clinic has treated the condition you have, not just how long the doctor has practised.
4. Read recent patient feedback on more than one platform, and be wary of identical glowing reviews.
5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.

Healthcare in Delhi: the bigger picture

Using state-level data scaled to its population, Delhi is estimated to have about 72,000 hospital beds across roughly 320 hospitals, including around 3,600 ICU beds. Delhi state averages about 2.1 hospital beds per 1,000 people, above the India-wide figure of roughly 1.4. About 38% of beds in Delhi are in the private sector, so many patients choose between private clinics and government hospitals depending on cost and the kind of care needed.

Major hospitals and teaching institutions often associated with Delhi include AIIMS Delhi, Safdarjung, RML, LHMC and Maulana Azad MC. Availability of Doctor / General Physician services varies by department and by day, so check outpatient timings directly before visiting. (This list is general knowledge, not a complete or verified directory, and includes both public and private institutions.)

For context on health outcomes in Delhi: the state infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), lower than the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years, above the national estimate of 72. These are state-wide figures, not city measurements.

At the national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people, Delhi would have around 43,000 practising doctors across all systems of medicine. That is a national-average estimate, not a register count; the General Physician is usually the doctor who coordinates the rest.

Data note: UN figure is the NCR agglomeration but the state ratios use Delhi-state population, so city estimates run high.

Before you visit: what to carry

• Carry earlier prescriptions and reports
• Note when symptoms began and what makes them better or worse
• List every medicine and supplement you take