The solo doctor workflow philosophy
The key insight for solo practice: you can't do everything yourself, but you can automate 80% of the non-clinical tasks. That leaves your time for what only you can do — see patients.
The minimum staff
- ✓ Reception (optional) — 1 person, 8 hours/day, ₹15,000-20,000/month. Or automated (WhatsApp + PWA).
- ✓ Nurse (recommended) — Full-time or part-time. Handles vitals, injections, procedures.
- ✓ Cleaner — Part-time, 2-3 hours/day.
- ✓ Optional: Junior doctor — Only if patient volume justifies (30+ daily)
The software that makes solo practice viable
- ✓ Booking system (WhatsApp + PWA-based)
- ✓ Smart queue management
- ✓ Photo Rx for prescriptions
- ✓ Patient records system
- ✓ End-of-day finance closing
- ✓ Basic analytics
DhiDoc handles all of these in one system at ₹999/month.
First 6 months revenue expectations
Numbers assume ₹500 consultation fee and typical Indian small-town/small-city context. Metro clinics can charge higher but face more competition. Ranges are wide because location, marketing, and clinical reputation vary significantly.
The 3 things that determine solo practice success
- ✓ Clinical excellence — Nothing replaces this. Every other factor matters less.
- ✓ Location and accessibility — Ground floor, parking, near residential density
- ✓ Operational reliability — Software, staff, systems that work without you