Dr Arvind Chopra - Pune

The worst doctor ever. He takes fees just to give an appointment closer to the date you ask. Whenever you call the reception she says the appointments are full and when you mention that you're ready to pay 2500 that's when they give you an appointment. Plus it's too much expensive for the medicines. The main doctor barely visits you and checks up on you. I would not suggest going here at all. Also he suggests so many unnecessary tests which I showed another doctor and he said it's totally unnecessary to do those for my disease. Please do not visit if you care for your hard earned money.

Very Pathetic... Trying to take an appointment since last 15 days.. During this tine i tried to call at least 100 times.. Only once the attender lady picked up the phone.. Taken details and contact number.. Said we will call back.. Still no replies... What is this attitude for??? Just because you are best doctor?? Or something else???

The doctors are good and experienced the treatment was good as it did show results. But, the main doctor has no proper timings be it morning or after lunch or evening he's always making his patients wait.. and if u have tests to run before the check up then ur entire day is gone. They do take appointments. The Major issue here is waiting only cuz the doctor is good n treatment is effective people bare it.

My mother is RA/arthitis patient since 30+yrs. She is taking treatment/medicines under Dr.Chopra supervision since 28+ years. We have closely seen his journey as a doctor, visited his clinic whereever it was shifted within pune and finally it's located to this Hermes doctor house. Paid/Paying consultation fee from 50 rs to current around 1200 rs. Pros : 1. Relief from pain 2. Case monitored by a expert and experienced doctor 3. Every 3 months followup 4. The increasing deformity in joints will be under control and you can do your daily chores independently Cons : 1. Expensive consultation and medicines 2. First time visitors feels looted (but it will benefit in long run) 3. Have to shell extra money for special appointments. 4. Long waiting hours in OPD if you come without appointment. 5. Not enough waiting or rest area for patients. Only limited chairs for seating only. 6. Side effects will be there after long run (intensity depends on your health and lifestyle) like hairloss, BP, asthma, loss of appetite Personal advice to new patients - RA is very cruel and very painful disease. Patient and his family suffers a lot if this is not diagnosed in time or in early stage. There is no reason why one gets affected by this disease and also there is no cure till date to remove it completely. Only option is that you can control it to current stage and make slight improvements without pain. Last stage option is surgery but it is again very expensive and painful too. Why to visit Dr Chopra - 1. We have seen people(in there 20's of age) visiting his clinic who were not able to walk a single step and at last came again to this doctor after trying all other doctors in different parts of Maharashtra (i am not saying other doctors are bad) but if you want results you can definitely count on this doctor and to his prescribed medicines. 2. Personal experience - My mother was 35 yr old when she got diagnosed with RA, she tried many doctors, ayurvedic medicines but no results instead arthritis went to next level at one stage she was not able to move even her wrist of her hand forget about standing up. Soon visited Dr Chopra for first time and continued medicines without any gap. Today she is 67+. She is fine doing all household and personal chores independently. Almost 30 years went well. Ofcourse as i said there are side effects like any other medicines. Now after 65+ years of her age she is facing asthma, BP, loss of tooths slowly but the side effects are under control as taking medicines from respective experts. Even Dr.Chopra knows about the side effects but that is the price you have to pay anyway to live. 3.You just sit in his clinic and try to talk with other patients you will get to know real experiences and new stories everytime (My mom always do this as you have to wait long for your turn). I think those will be real reviews of this doctor. Best luck !

No front end service for booking an appointments and other services. Ppl waiting in queue from early morning / one day before, no proper mgmnt for them.

Edit 1 If you are just going to consult assistant doctor, first ask end time for Dr. Chopra. Come after that time. They will tell you to come at 7 without appointment. Later they would take all Dr. Chopra's patient first. So even when you come 1st at 7:00 am, you will still be technically behind queue. Don't waste your time. I have noticed that number comes quicker when you come after Dr. Chopra's timings. He will sit only till noon. version 1 : First of all, let me clarify that the medical advice by Dr. Arvind Chopra does work. The medicines were given depending on ailment after weighing all options. Interaction with main and subordinate doctors were quite pleasant and they diagnose thoroughly. However, the appointment scheduling system, wait times and clinic is pathetic. I believe they want to create hype, just like making a commodity look scarce would result in more people lusting for it. No doubt that appointment system works for those who are willing to shell out more, just like green channels. I believe if all these are fixed, this would save a lot of patrons time and this clinic would be a lot better.

The number of patients are more so there is que n waiting. U may find the first time tests to be expensive but they are done to ascertain ur problem. My mother is getting Dr Arvind's treatment for more than 2 years. There is no permanent cure for this disease but it can only be controlled with medicines.

I had called for taking appointment for my mother. Receptionist mentioned the process for 1st time patient very well. It is as below. If you are visiting 1st time, the patient will have to come to the clinic in the morning and will have to undergo multiple tests. It will take whole day. Be prepared for it. It will costs you around 9-10k. Doctor's fees are 2k on weekedays and 3k on Saturday. I thanked her for sharing these details prior and cancelled my mother's appointment. Giving 3 stars for informing the process.