Starting an rTMS Clinic in India: Step-by-Step Guide
More psychiatrists in India are adding rTMS to their practice. A well-planned launch helps the service succeed from the start.
1. Define your service
- Main indications: depression, OCD, or research.
- Expected patients per month.
- Whether you will offer Theta Burst for shorter sessions.
2. Choose equipment
- MS-50 for depression-focused clinics.
- MS-100 for OCD, deep coils and research.
- A treatment recliner chair, coil stand and UPS.
See the rTMS price guide.
3. Prepare the room
- A small dedicated, quiet room.
- A properly earthed power supply rated for the console.
- Hand hygiene facilities and emergency equipment (oxygen, suction, seizure protocol).
4. Staffing and training
- A psychiatrist for assessment, prescribing and oversight.
- A trained rTMS technician or nurse.
- Training covering motor threshold, coil positioning, protocols, safety and documentation. RS Enterprises provides onsite clinical training at installation.
5. Protocols and documentation
- A screening questionnaire. See rTMS safety screening.
- Informed consent forms.
- Session logs (intensity, pulses, side effects).
- Outcome scales at baseline, mid-course and the end of treatment.
6. Referrals and awareness
- Inform general physicians, neurologists and psychologists.
- Provide patient education leaflets.
- Share outcome data, anonymised, with referrers.
7. Pricing and scheduling
Set course-based packages, plan daily slots and decide how you will handle missed sessions. Theta Burst increases throughput a lot. See rTMS ROI.
8. Service and maintenance
Choose a supplier with local service and genuine coils. RS Enterprises is the official Medicaid rTMS installation and repair partner in Eastern India.
MS-50 rTMS Machine
Indigenous rTMS with Theta Burst, 0.5–50 pps and dual coil support. ₹19 lakh – ₹24 lakh
Frequently Asked Questions
How big should an rTMS room be?
Enough for the treatment chair, console, coil arm and staff movement — typically a small dedicated room.
Do I need a separate technician?
Many clinics train a dedicated technician supervised by the psychiatrist.
How long does installation take?
Delivery typically takes 3–4 weeks, followed by onsite installation and training.
This article is for general information for healthcare buyers and professionals and is not medical advice. Clinical decisions should be made by qualified practitioners.
