DocCare - Doctor Appointment Booking System

📌 Overview

DocCare is a MERN stack web application designed to streamline the process of booking doctor appointments. The platform offers an intuitive interface for patients, doctors, and administrators, ensuring a seamless experience. With integrated Razorpay and Stripe payment gateways, users can make secure transactions for their appointments. The system includes role-based access, allowing patients to book appointments, doctors to manage their schedules, and admins to oversee the platform’s functionality.

🏗️ Project Structure

The project is divided into three main components:

• Frontend (React.js): Handles the user interface and interactions.
• Backend (Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB): Manages API requests, authentication, and database operations.
• Admin Panel (React Admin): Provides tools for the admin to manage doctors and users efficiently.

🚀 Features

• User Authentication: Secure login/signup functionality using JWT authentication.
• Doctor Appointment Booking: Users can book appointments with doctors based on availability.
• Doctor Dashboard: Doctors have access to a dashboard to manage their appointments.
• Admin Panel: Allows administrators to manage doctors and users.
• Payment Integration: Secure payment processing via Razorpay and Stripe.
• Advanced Search and Filtering: Users can find doctors based on specialization, availability, and location.
• Mobile-Friendly UI: The interface is fully responsive, ensuring accessibility on all devices.
• Secure API: Built-in security features such as JWT authentication and data encryption.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT, bcrypt
• Payments: Razorpay, Stripe
• State Management: Redux Toolkit
• Admin Panel: React Admin

🔧 Installation Guide

Follow these steps to set up the project on your local machine.

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/abhishekgurjar-in/doccare.git
cd doccare

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

Frontend

cd frontend
npm install

Backend

cd backend
npm install

Admin Panel

cd admin
npm install

3️⃣ Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the backend folder and add the following:

MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=your_razorpay_key_id
RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=your_razorpay_key_secret
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key

4️⃣ Run the Application

Start Backend

cd backend
npm start

Start Frontend

cd frontend
npm start

Start Admin Panel

cd admin
npm start

📸 Screenshots

(Include UI screenshots showcasing the homepage, doctor listing, booking page, dashboard, and payment page.)

🔗 Live Demo

Live Demo

📌 Future Enhancements

• Teleconsultation: Video calling feature for virtual consultations.
• Prescription Management: Allow doctors to provide digital prescriptions.
• Automated Reminders: Email and SMS notifications for upcoming appointments.
• Multi-Language Support: Enhance accessibility with support for multiple languages.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📬 Contact

• GitHub: @abhishekboadgurjar