Dr Manipuri Ram Singh Malathi

Dr Manipuri Ram Singh Malathi is the name on the board outside. This clinic is tucked away in Hyderabad City, right in the 500001 zip code area. It’s a small operation, really. I spend most of my day here seeing people from the neighborhood. Some come for regular checkups, others because they caught a bug. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but the medicine is what matters. I’ve lived in Hyderabad my whole life, so I know the people here well. There’s no big receptionist desk or a fleet of nurses. It’s just me and a helper who handles the door and the cleaning. We see all kinds of cases, from minor scrapes to longer illnesses that need watching. The chairs in the waiting room are a bit mismatched, but they are comfortable enough for a short stay. I try to keep things straightforward. No complicated forms if we can help it. If the power goes out, which happens sometimes during the summer, we just use the battery lights and keep going. It's a humble place, honestly. People know they can just walk in and talk to me. I don't like to rush anyone out because health isn't something you can hurry. The street outside is always noisy with scooters and vendors. That’s just how this part of the city is. We keep the doors open for anyone who needs us. It's a plain life but I like it. Most days we close up once the last person leaves.