{"id":166,"date":"2025-07-20T08:19:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=166"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:32:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:32:40","slug":"doctors-hospital-medical-center-dhmc-lahore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/doctors-hospital-medical-center-dhmc-lahore\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctors Hospital &#038; Medical Center (DHMC), Lahore"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview &amp; History<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors Hospital &amp; Medical Center (DHMC) was founded in 2000 by a group of overseas Pakistani doctors to elevate 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 affiliated as a teaching hospital with Lahore Medical and Dental College. DHMC sits among Lahore\u2019s private hospital network, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/national-hospital-medical-centre-lahore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hospital &amp; Medical Centre in Lahore<\/a>, offering complementary services for patients researching local options. It is also linked with the Government Mian Munshi DHQ Teaching Hospital, Lahore, as part of the broader regional healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n<h2>Infrastructure &amp; Facilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergency Department:<\/strong> 24\/7 availability with advanced trauma and critical care units.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating Theatres:<\/strong> 12 fully equipped theatres including robotic and interventional surgery suites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diagnostic Imaging:<\/strong> Digital MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine, mammography, X-ray, ultrasound.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dialysis Unit:<\/strong> 16 modern dialysis machines for renal patients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laboratories:<\/strong> In-house labs for biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, nuclear medicine diagnostics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DHMC is part of Lahore&#8217;s growing private hospital network, with nearby facilities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/hameed-latif-hospital-lahore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hameed Latif Hospital<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/national-hospital-medical-centre-lahore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hospital &amp; Medical Centre<\/a> offering additional options for patients seeking care in the city.<\/p>\n<h2>Departments &amp; Specialties<\/h2>\n<p>DHMC offers services in more than 36 specialties, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgical:<\/strong> Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Liver\/Kidney Transplant, Orthopedic, Plastic, Maxillofacial, Urology, Vascular<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical:<\/strong> Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Psychiatry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s &amp; Children:<\/strong> Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Pediatrics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support Services:<\/strong> Speech Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Physical Therapy<\/li>\n<li><strong>General:<\/strong> Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency &amp; Trauma Care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Doctors &amp; Staff<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors Hospital has over 100 consultants, many trained in the US and UK, with a support team of 650+ employees. Notable names include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Iftikhar Ali Shah (Plastic Surgery)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Farooq Tajammal Khan (Dermatology\/Plastic)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Hameed Tajammal Khan (Nephrology)<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Amina Nazir (Orthopedics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQs about Doctors Hospital &amp; Medical Center (DHMC), Lahore<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>What is DHMC?<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors Hospital &amp; Medical Center is a private, for-profit 250-bed multi-specialty and teaching hospital affiliated with Lahore Medical &amp; Dental College, founded in 2000.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Where is it located?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s located at 152-G\/1 Canal Bank, Johar Town, Lahore 54590, Pakistan, with a large on-site parking and 24\/7 valet service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How can I make an appointment?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What should I bring to the hospital?<\/h3>\n<p>Bring your ID card (e.g., CNIC), any medical records, current medications list. Avoid bringing outside medication, food, or flowers into patient rooms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What are the visiting policies?<\/h3>\n<p>Only one attendant and up to two visitors per patient at a time. ICU\/CCU have specific visiting times: 11:00\u201311:15, 18:00\u201318:15, and 23:00\u201323:15.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Is emergency service available?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, DHMC operates a 24\/7 Emergency Department with trained staff and advanced technology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What services and specialties does DHMC offer?<\/h3>\n<p>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, pediatrics, ICU, and more across 36+ departments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What are the consultation fees?<\/h3>\n<p>Typically resting between PKR 1,500\u20134,000 per visit, with some specialists charging more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What is the billing policy?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What about facilities like parking, cafeteria, and pharmacy?<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What are the qualifications of DHMC doctors?<\/h3>\n<p>Many consultants are certified from UK\/US boards. There are over 100 consultants across 118+ specialties, including critical-care surgeons and internationally trained staff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Are there any known concerns about DHMC?<\/h3>\n<p>Some patients report long wait times even with appointments and occasional concerns about rushed attention or prioritization. Overall, the hospital maintains a range of services and trained staff.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>How can I contact DHMC?<\/h3>\n<p>Phone: 042-111-223-377 or 042-35302701; Email: info@dhmc.com.pk; Address: 152-G\/1 Canal Bank, Johar Town, Lahore 54590.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>What are the visiting hours?<\/h3>\n<p>The hospital is open 24\/7. Doctors\u2019 OPD hours vary by specialty\u2014call to confirm specific timing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview &amp; History Doctors Hospital &amp; Medical Center (DHMC) was founded in 2000 by a group of overseas Pakistani doctors [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lahore","category-pakistan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14921,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166\/revisions\/14921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}