Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Akshata reviews the diagnosis, symptom pattern, medical history, current medicines, reports, sleep, diet, stress and patient priorities before selecting a remedy and setting follow-up measures.

The review covers the confirmed diagnosis, current prescriptions, recent reports, symptom timeline, triggers, sleep, diet, stress, daily-life impact and warning signs.

Dr. Akshata uses an individual consultation rather than a generic condition formula. She records symptoms, medical history, current medicines, reports, sleep, diet and stress, then agrees on practical follow-up measures.

Many homeopathic products are highly diluted, but some may contain active ingredients, alcohol or contaminants and can cause side effects or interactions. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding patients and people taking prescription medicines need an individual safety review. Worsening symptoms should be assessed rather than treated as proof that a remedy is working.

Yes, homeopathic medicines can generally be taken alongside most allopathic (conventional) medications without any known pharmacological interactions, since they act on an energetic rather than biochemical level. This makes homeopathy an excellent complementary therapy for patients managing chronic conditions who are already on long-term prescriptions such as thyroid medication, blood pressure drugs, or insulin. Dr. Akshata always asks about current medications during the consultation to ensure a safe, integrated treatment plan. As the patient improves under homeopathic care, conventional medication doses are often gradually reduced — but always under the supervision of the prescribing allopathic doctor.

There is no reliable formula or guaranteed timeline. The review interval depends on the diagnosis, severity, current treatment and agreed outcome measures. Dr. Akshata checks whether symptoms, daily function or relevant reports are changing and refers or revises the plan if the condition worsens.

Dr. Akshata records the diagnosis, current medicines, symptom frequency and intensity, daily-life impact and the result the patient wants to track. Follow-up compares the same measures and coordinates referral when needed.

Evidence does not support naming a group of diseases that homeopathy treats best. Patients may choose an individualised consultation for symptom support, but cancer, autoimmune, endocrine, respiratory, psychiatric and paediatric conditions require appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Akshata Bhangire is a BHMS-qualified homeopathic physician practising in Lohegaon, Pune. She also holds PGDEMS, DDHN and PGDCC qualifications. PGDCC refers to Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology.

The clinic is located at Shop No. 2, Om Shanti Heights, Wagholi Road, Sant Nagar, Lohegaon, Pune – 411047, Maharashtra, India. It is conveniently accessible from Viman Nagar, Dhanori, Wagholi, Kharadi, and other parts of east Pune. You can find turn-by-turn directions by searching "Dr. Akshata's Homeopathy Lohegaon" on Google Maps. Ample parking is available near the clinic.

The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and again from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. On Sundays, the clinic is open for the morning session from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM only. We recommend booking an appointment in advance to avoid waiting, especially during peak hours. For urgent queries outside clinic hours, you can reach Dr. Akshata via WhatsApp at +91 73852 10104.

You can book an appointment through any of the following methods: (1) Book online via the appointment form at drakshatashomeopathy.com/book-appointment; (2) Call or WhatsApp us at +91 73852 10104 to confirm a slot directly; (3) Walk into the clinic during working hours, though advance booking is recommended to minimize wait times. For online consultations from outside Pune, the same booking channels apply and we will confirm your video call slot via WhatsApp or email.

Consultation fees vary depending on the type of visit (first consultation vs. follow-up) and whether the consultation is in-clinic or online. Please call or WhatsApp us at +91 73852 10104 for the current fee schedule. We strive to keep homeopathic care affordable and accessible for all families.

Yes, Dr. Akshata offers online video consultations for patients across India and abroad who cannot visit the clinic in person. Online consultations are conducted via WhatsApp Video, Google Meet, or Zoom and follow the same thorough case-taking process as in-clinic visits. Medicines are couriered directly to the patient's address anywhere in India within 2–4 business days. Online consultations have proven especially popular with patients in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, and the Indian diaspora in the UAE, USA, and UK.

The first consultation is a detailed, unhurried session lasting approximately 60 to 90 minutes. This extended time is necessary to explore your complete health history, mental-emotional state, lifestyle factors, and all current complaints in the depth required for accurate individualized prescribing. Subsequent follow-up consultations are typically 20–30 minutes and focus on evaluating your response to the prescribed remedy and refining the treatment plan. Dr. Akshata believes that listening carefully is the most important diagnostic tool, and no patient is ever rushed.

The first consultation begins with a thorough case-taking session where Dr. Akshata asks about your chief complaints, the timeline and triggers of your illness, past medical and surgical history, family medical history, and any current medications. She then explores your complete picture through questions about your temperament, thermal sensitivity (whether you feel hot or cold), sleep patterns, food cravings and aversions, stress responses, and significant life events. Relevant clinical examinations and a review of any existing reports, lab tests, or imaging are also conducted. Based on this comprehensive picture, Dr. Akshata selects your individualized homeopathic remedy and provides clear guidance on diet, lifestyle, and follow-up schedule.

For most chronic conditions, follow-up appointments are scheduled every 4 to 6 weeks, giving the prescribed remedy sufficient time to act before evaluation. Acute conditions such as infections or injuries may require follow-up within a few days to a week. As your condition improves and stabilizes, follow-up intervals are extended to every 8–12 weeks, and eventually treatment is tapered off when sustained well-being is achieved. Dr. Akshata provides WhatsApp access between appointments so patients can report any significant changes or concerns without waiting for the next scheduled visit.

Yes, and this is one of the most important parts of a homeopathic consultation. In homeopathy, the mental and emotional state of a patient carries significant weight in selecting the correct remedy, because the mind and body are understood as inseparable. Dr. Akshata may ask about your fears, grief, anger patterns, response to criticism, relationship dynamics, or past traumas — not to judge you, but to understand the totality of your being. All information shared during the consultation is completely confidential. Patients consistently describe Dr. Akshata's consultation as one of the most thorough and compassionate medical experiences they have had.

Never stop or reduce prescribed medication without the doctor who prescribed it. Share every medicine, supplement and homeopathic product with Dr. Akshata and the prescribing clinician so they can check safety and coordinate care.

Do not assume worsening symptoms are a positive sign or proof that a remedy is working. Stop self-treatment and contact a qualified clinician if symptoms worsen, new symptoms appear or you are worried. Seek urgent care for red flags.

Yes. Dr. Akshata holds a DDHN qualification and can discuss food timing, protein, fibre, hydration and condition-specific dietary needs. Nutrition advice complements medical care and does not guarantee faster treatment results.

The clinic reports serving more than 3,523 patients. This number is a clinic count, not a treatment success rate or Google review count. Individual outcomes vary and should be assessed with condition-specific measures.

The consultation reviews cycle dates, acne and hair signs, metabolic reports, sleep, nutrition, fertility goals, mental health and current medicines. Gynaecology or endocrinology follow-up is coordinated when required.

Dr. Akshata reviews the confirmed diagnosis, skin extent, scalp and nail changes, itch or pain, joint symptoms, current treatment and dated flare photographs when available.

Dr. Akshata reviews the child’s diagnosis, age, growth, current medicines, sleep, appetite, digestion, allergies, school routine and warning signs. Paediatric and developmental follow-up continues as advised.

Dr. Akshata reviews the symptom pattern, triggers, sleep, physical sensations, current medicines, counselling history, daily-life impact and warning signs before setting follow-up goals.

Dr. Akshata reviews the shedding pattern, scalp findings, illness or childbirth timeline, thyroid and PCOS history, nutrition, current medicines and reports such as CBC, ferritin, B12 or vitamin D when indicated.

Bring recent TSH and free T4 reports, previous results, the exact medicine name and dose, pregnancy plans and notes on fatigue, hair, bowel pattern, sleep and periods. Medicine changes remain with the prescriber.

Pregnant and breastfeeding patients should share gestational age, current medicines and supplements, reports, allergies and obstetric advice. Pain, bleeding, swelling or reduced fetal movement needs prompt obstetric care.

An online consultation with Dr. Akshata follows the same comprehensive case-taking process as an in-clinic visit, conducted via video call on WhatsApp, Google Meet, or Zoom. First, you book a slot through the website or by WhatsApp/call at +91 73852 10104. Before the appointment, you may be asked to fill a pre-consultation health form and share any existing reports or prescriptions. During the 60–90 minute first consultation, Dr. Akshata conducts a thorough case analysis covering your physical, mental, and emotional health. Your prescription is then sent via WhatsApp, and medicines are dispatched by courier to your address. Follow-up consultations are shorter (20–30 minutes) and are equally convenient online.

Dr. Akshata provides online consultations to patients across all states and union territories of India. She regularly consults patients from major cities including Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur, and Nashik, in addition to her primary in-clinic base in Pune. She also accepts international online consultations from patients in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries where the Indian diaspora is present. Medicines can be shipped internationally on request.

You simply need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a working camera, microphone, and a stable internet connection. WhatsApp Video call is the most commonly used platform and requires only the WhatsApp application installed on your device. If you prefer a computer-based call, Google Meet or Zoom links can be shared in advance. No special software or prior technical expertise is needed. For patients less comfortable with video technology, Dr. Akshata's team will guide you through the setup step by step before the appointment.

Yes, Dr. Akshata can prescribe homeopathic medicines following an online consultation. After the video consultation, your prescription is sent via WhatsApp message detailing the remedy name, potency, dosage, and frequency. Homeopathic medicines are classified as safe over-the-counter preparations in India and most countries, and do not require a printed prescription for procurement. Your prescription can be used to purchase medicines from any local homeopathic pharmacy, or Dr. Akshata's clinic can dispatch the medicines to you by courier.

Medicines are dispatched from Dr. Akshata's clinic via reliable courier services (such as India Post Speed Post, Delhivery, or BlueDart) and typically reach most Indian addresses within 2–4 business days. Remote areas may take 5–7 days. Medicines are carefully packed to prevent contamination and are accompanied by clear dosage instructions. International shipping to the UAE, USA, UK, and other countries is available on request, with delivery timelines of 7–14 days depending on destination. Patients are notified with a tracking number once the parcel is dispatched.

Online consultation can cover detailed history, reports, medicine review and visual observations by video. Dr. Akshata recommends an in-person examination or urgent medical visit when hands-on assessment, procedures or emergency evaluation are needed.