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Dr. Madhura Pophalkar provides professional obstetrics, gynecology, high-risk pregnancy management, and advanced laparoscopic surgical care. All clinical evaluations, prescriptions, and surgical plans require an in-person, face-to-face clinical examination and diagnostic review at Optima Polyclinic.

When you submit an appointment request through our website or contact links, please note the following:

• Provisional Requests: Booking requests submitted online are provisional until reviewed and directly confirmed by our clinic reception team via telephone or WhatsApp.
• Emergency Surgery Priority: As an Obstetrician and Laparoscopic Surgeon, emergency deliveries and urgent surgical procedures take precedence. In rare instances, appointment slots may be rescheduled with prior notice to accommodate emergency obstetrical care.
• Punctuality: Patients are kindly requested to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to their scheduled consultation slot to complete necessary registration and vitals recording.
• Rescheduling & Cancellations: If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify our reception at least 3-4 hours in advance so another patient may be assisted.

To ensure safe, accurate, and optimal medical outcomes, patients and their caregivers agree to:

• Provide accurate, up-to-date, and complete medical background, past surgical history, known drug allergies, and current medications.
• Maintain safe custody of all physical medical reports, ultrasound scans, and clinical prescriptions provided during visits.
• Provide valid, reachable telephone numbers and communication details for appointment updates and emergency medical correspondence.

All communication between our clinic and patients is conducted strictly through direct, personal channels:

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Reproduction, republication, modification, or commercial exploitation of any material without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.

Our website may feature external links, such as embedded Google Maps for clinic navigation or medical educational references. We do not exercise control over external platforms and bear no responsibility for the availability, accuracy, or privacy policies of third-party websites.

While we strive to ensure website content is accurate, up-to-date, and uninterrupted:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, bug-free, or server downtime-free operation of the website.
• Under no circumstances shall the clinic or doctor be held liable for self-treatment, diagnosis, or health decisions made by visitors based solely on general website articles without in-person clinical consultation.
• Patients are responsible for verifying clinic availability and bringing physical medical documentation for evaluation.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute, claim, or legal proceeding arising out of or related to the use of this website or clinical services shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms and Conditions at our sole discretion. Any changes will become immediately effective upon being posted on this page. Your continued use of the website or appointment facilities signifies your formal acceptance of any updated provisions.