🏥 Overview & History
Doctors Hospital & Medical Center (DHMC) was founded in the year 2000 by a group of overseas Pakistani doctors with the aim of elevating healthcare standards in Punjab. Located in the heart of Johar Town, Lahore, this six-story hospital houses over 250 beds and provides tertiary-level healthcare. It is also affiliated as a teaching hospital with Lahore Medical and Dental College.
🏨 Infrastructure & Facilities
- Emergency Department: 24/7 availability with advanced trauma and critical care units.
- Operating Theatres: 12 fully equipped theatres including robotic and interventional surgery suites.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Digital MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine, mammography, X-ray, ultrasound.
- Dialysis Unit: 16 modern dialysis machines for renal patients.
- Laboratories: In-house labs for biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, nuclear medicine diagnostics.
🩺 Departments & Specialties
DHMC offers services in more than 36 specialties, such as:
- Surgical: Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Liver/Kidney Transplant, Orthopedic, Plastic, Maxillofacial, Urology, Vascular
- Medical: Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Psychiatry
- Women’s & Children: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics
- Support Services: Speech Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Physical Therapy
- General: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency & Trauma Care
👨⚕️ Doctors & Staff
Doctors Hospital has over 100 consultants, many trained in the US and UK, with a support team of 650+ employees. Notable names include:
- Dr. Iftikhar Ali Shah (Plastic Surgery)
- Dr. Farooq Tajammal Khan (Dermatology/Plastic)
- Dr. Hameed Tajammal Khan (Nephrology)
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FAQs about Doctors Hospital & Medical Center (DHMC), Lahore
What is DHMC?
Doctors Hospital & Medical Center is a private, for-profit 250‑bed multi-specialty and teaching hospital affiliated with Lahore Medical & Dental College, established around 2000 AD
Where is it located?
It’s located at 152‑G/1 Canal Bank, Johar Town, Lahore 54590, Pakistan, with a large on-site parking and 24/7 valet service
How can I make an appointment?
Call the main line at 042‑111‑223‑377 (or 042‑35302701) during OPD hours. Walk-ins are accepted, and an online booking system is being introduced soon
What should I bring to the hospital?
Bring your ID card (e.g., CNIC), any medical records, current medications list. Avoid bringing outside medication, food, or flowers into patient rooms
What are the visiting policies?
Only one attendant and up to two visitors per patient at a time. ICU/CCU have specific visiting times: 11 am–11:15 am, 6 pm–6:15 pm, and 11 pm–11:15 pm
Is emergency service available?
Yes, DHMC operates a 24/7 Emergency Department with trained staff and advanced technology
What services and specialties does DHMC offer?
DHMC provides a wide range of specialties including cardiac surgery, oncology, neurology, nephrology (with 16 dialysis machines), gastroenterology (including liver transplants), orthopedic/spine surgery, nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI), robotic surgery, nephrology, pediatrics, ICU, and more across 36+ departments
What are the consultation fees?
Resting typically between PKR 1,500–4,000 (or up to PKR 3,500 depending on source) per visit, with some specialists charging more
What is the billing policy?
DHMC uses a uniform pricing and integrated billing system. Patients are informed of estimated hospital and consultant charges, and a printed tariff list can be provided on request
What about facilities like parking, cafeteria, and pharmacy?
DHMC offers a spacious parking lot with optional valet service (~PKR 20 fee), a 24/7 cafeteria, and a pharmacy located near the Emergency Ward, also open 24/7
What are the qualifications of DHMC doctors?
Many consultants are certified from UK/US boards. There are over 100 consultants across 118 specialties, including critical-care surgeons and international-trained staff
Are there any known concerns about DHMC?
Some patients report long wait times even with appointments, and occasional complaints about rushed attention or prioritization of affluent clients
Meanwhile, certain high-profile surgeons have mixed reputations—e.g., Reddit discussion on spinal surgeon Dr Atiq Durrani: “Yes he is the best spine surgeon … but got his US licence revoked… you need multiple opinions
How can I contact DHMC?
Phone: 042‑111‑223‑377 or 042‑35302701; Email: info@dhmc.com.pk; Address: 152-G/1 Canal Bank, Johar Town, Lahore 54590
What are the visiting hours?
The hospital is open 24/7. Doctors’ OPD hours vary by specialty—call to confirm specific timing