Physiotherapists Are Not Doctors, Cannot Use ‘Dr’ Title, Rules Health Authority In India

Physiotherapists Are Not Doctors, Cannot Use ‘Dr’ Title, Rules Health Authority In India

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Updated Sep 11, 2025 | 04:53 PM IST

SummaryWhen it comes to medical practitioners, there are rules regarding who can and cannot use the prefix ‘Dr’ that identifies a ‘doctor’ or a medical practitioners. However, new directive has detailed that physiotherapists can no longer use the prefix ‘Dr’. Here is what you need to know about the directive.

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