When you search for the best Dermatologist in Lahore or the best skin specialist in Lahore, you won't have to look far or search for longer. At Cosmetique Alhamdolillah, we have the most qualified, most experienced Dermatologists in Pakistan or, shall we say, in the world Alhamdolillah. Prioritize your health over cost, and you'll realize getting treated by the best Dermatologist in Lahore, Pakistan will cost you less in the long run than finding a less qualified and cheaper doctor. Not only the Institute Cosmetique takes the lead in having the best equipment manufactured in the US only, but Cosmetique also does not compromise on the quality of either doctor or its equipment, hence no low-class Chinese machines at Cosmetique. Not only do you get the best skin specialist in Lahore at Cosmetique but also for those who are less fortunate and Zakat eligible, Cosmetique offers 100% free skin, nail, and hair treatment and discounts to those who cannot afford full fee Alhamdolillah. Just send such patients our way to make us eligible to enter Jannat (paradise), as we find it extremely important to keep ourselves available to those in a financial crunch.
Talking about the best skin specialist or the top dermatologist in Lahore, or for that matter, the best dermatologist in Pakistan, first we'll have to know what is a skin specialist or a dermatologist to begin with. And the second most important thing is to understand how to evaluate the qualifications & experience in the dermatology field and know how many years it takes to become a dermatologist in Pakistan at least. So here are the answers to some of these critical questions. Generally, after 5 to 6 years of primary MBBS education in medical college, a doctor performs one year of house job and then enters into 2-3 years of basic training in medicine followed by 3 years of training in the field of dermatology specifically. So in total 10 to 12 years of studies. In simple words, we call someone a dermatologist who specializes in Skin, Hair & nail diseases (to be specific, almost 3000 known dermatologic diseases exist ).
Unfortunately, in Pakistan, any MBBS doctor & even a non-MBBS would start calling themselves a dermatologist or skin specialist, and there is no strict monitoring authority to stop the malpractice. Therefore, we need to educate ourselves to choose the right, or should we say the best skin specialist in Lahore, Pakistan, and the suitable healthcare facility or institute. With the availability of search engines, it is not hard nowadays. For this reason, you can use a search engine for searching skin specialists in Lahore near me, skin doctors near me, best dermatologist Lahore, best dermatologist in Lahore near me, skin doctor near me, or best dermatologist near me. But, what we need to know is how to evaluate or search for in Google precisely, i.e., what are the qualifications that are necessary for a skin specialist in Lahore, who is the most qualified, who has the most experience, who has the most satisfied patients, is it just a private practice of a systematic institute or a medical centre? To find answers to these questions, please read on.
Dr. Azim Jahangir Khan is one of the most qualified & top skin specialists/ dermatologists & trusted cosmetic surgeons in Pakistan & possibly the only doctor in the world with all these degrees & fellowships combined. Please have a look at his credentials carefully. Along with his team of extraordinary doctors, including Dr. Asma Sana, Dr. Amnah Raj, Dr. Saima Malik, Dr. Saima Hashim, Dr. Sadia Adnan, and Dr. Azka Asad, he will always go to any length to ensure extraordinary care of his patients at all costs - because dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, as well as cosmetic surgery are his passions more than his profession.
It's not difficult to search for a Top dermatologist in Lahore. But to find the 'best' dermatologist or the best skin specialist in Lahore or Pakistan, you must have the proper knowledge to differentiate extraordinary dermatologists from ordinary ones. We need to know what exactly we're searching for.
Generally, we look for a doctor with the most educational degrees. We generally prefer a doctor with an international reputation who earned his degrees from prestigious institutes, especially from the US or Europe. Another critical thing is the number of years of experience a doctor has in their field (dermatology or cosmetic surgery, in this case). Finally, word of mouth is another thing that matters a lot.
Searching for a dermatologist in Lahore, people tend to follow word of mouth or the most famous doctors. Would you prefer any dermatologist or The Best Dermatologist in Lahore, Pakistan? Talking about the best dermatologists in Lahore or any part of Pakistan, one should always consider one thing: "it's about health and life, not just your physical appearance only". Because even though a skin specialist may sound like a "beautician", in fact, he is an MBBS doctor with specific and highly competitive training in the diagnosis of the diseases and treatment of skin, hair, and nail diseases. Remember, your skin is your body's largest organ and indicative of your internal health.
For example, if someone has jaundice (yellowness of skin), it indicates something wrong with the liver usually. So if a quack or a less qualified doctor does not know this relationship, they may miss out on diagnosing underlying liver disease in such a patient, causing grave consequences in terms of the patient's health. So you cannot compromise on the quality & expertise of the doctor or the treatment. Thus, one would always choose the best dermatologist out of all. Here are some of the key points that you should keep in mind when searching for the best dermatologist in Lahore:
Your primary healthcare doctor should be the first choice to ask for a referral to a dermatologist. Medical specialists have names of the best doctors in any field at their fingertips. Then comes referrals from family & friends who have experience with that dermatologist. Lastly, many social media platforms can recommend the best dermatologists, but beware of fake recommendations; always ask them what they got treated for. There are many caveats with this approach, though, especially with primary care doctors, if they are not familiar with a particular specialist or disease in which your skin specialist may be a super-specialist.
For example, primary care doctors may not be aware of 'vitiligo or pho-behri' and its latest treatment options and who might be the best dermatologist in Pakistan or in the sub-continent who performs a very sophisticated surgery called a 'melanocyte transplant' in which color-producing tiny cells are transplanted from the normal skin to the diseased skin with excellent results. But primary care or family physician may not be aware of it. This is where you will turn to the internet to ask 'google' - "who is the best skin specialist in Lahore?" for example. Google, of course, is an excellent resource - but again, with one caveat - the marketing spin of 'google ads' that you see as 'sponsored' is in the top search result.
Commonly termed as 'sponsored', Google puts the paid advertisement of anyone (doctors are no exception) on the top of developments as google gets paid every time you click on any of these ads. The way to find out if it is a 'PAID Ad' or Google thinks that the doctor or the institute it will present to you is, in fact, 'the best dermatologist in Lahore' based on qualifications, experience, and patient care. Just by paying a few dollars for an ad on google, anyone may claim fame. So ignore the Ads and start looking below the "sponsored' or "paid" ads.
Confusion About Skin Specialists Websites
Then comes the confusion that many marketing companies like "Marham.com" have created, by luring doctors to use their services while they advertise and market the doctor who signs up with 'Marham.com' or 'oladoc.com'. What these companies do, is start marketing the doctors who agree to pay a share of the patient's fee to these companies in exchange for the patient that they refer to these doctors, so basically, a kickback that is highly unethical in the field of medicine. They charge doctors an exorbitant fee for this 'referral service' in the range of 20%-40% of the patient's fee. If a doctor agrees to please these companies by paying more and taking less share of the patient's fee, they will gladly raise the 'ratings' of that doctor spuriously to make him/her look like a 5-star doctor in reviews to send patients to that doctor.
The doc who pleases the company by letting go of part more of his/her share in the fee taken from the patient will rank better. We find these practices unethical, unlawful, and straight away misleading, and decretory to the ethics of the noble profession of medicine and thus do not sign up with such companies. They often quoted the names of our doctors on their doctors' database without our knowledge and tell patients that ''doctors at cosmetique' are overbooked and will offer appointments with the doctors who are on board with them.
Again, this a misleading and fraudulent practice, to which we are seeking legal recourse, in near future Inshaallah. So in short, these marketing companies can make any, even less than an ordinary doctor, look like a 'genius' with fake reviews and ratings, without mentioning what makes him/her a 'genius'. No word of actual achievements of a doctor based on merits like international qualifications, experience, research, articles published, or any international accolade received by the respective doctor is ever mentioned or considered before rating the doctors. The result - recommendation based on pure business greed, not based on merit and the competence of the doctor. That's exactly why we have to educate the patients about 'how to find the best doctors in Lahore or Pakistan" by themselves without falling prey to these 'referral services' scams'.
Board certification by the American Board of Dermatology is internationally recognized as the best degree in dermatology one can obtain and is one of the key factors to consider when you are searching for a dermatologist. It tells you that the doctor has all the necessary training, skills, and experience to provide you with the best healthcare in skin, hair, and nail diseases. You can simply ask this question about American Board Certifications' credibility from any doctor abroad who is unbiased and can find out about the most competitive degrees and qualifications in the world.
Then comes the degrees in Dermatology awarded by British and European countries or Australia and New Zealand. The UK requires a doctor to do MRCP in general medicine, followed by dermatology training for 3-5 years as a specialist registrar, also called SPR training followed by a test. Another pathway is the University pathway, in which a doctor has to do a Dip. Derm or Diploma in Dermatology for one year then an M.Sc., in Dermatology for another year, and a Ph.D. in Dermatology in the next 1-2 years.
This is called a university track and is often misunderstood by many in Pakistan, as a Dip. Derm from the UK without training vs a Dip. Derm from the UK with good training can not be equal. We thus recommend young doctors who want to pursue this path be attached to a good training centre in Pakistan to be qualified to enter into this track and then get hands-on training throughout the duration of Dip. Der, M.Sc, and Ph.D. to hone his/her skills that match the theoretical knowledge these degrees would impart, if pursued without sold practical training.
If pursued correctly, this could be a great path to train dermatologists, or primary care of family physicians with a special interest in dermatology, as is the case in the UK. Last but not the least, Pakistan produces some darn good dermatologists locally, who are trained in general medicine for 2 years, followed by an exam called as 'intermediate module' and then continuing training in dermatology for the next 3 years. So a total of 5 years of training is required after a house job and MBBS degree. At the end of this 5-year training, one has to pass an exam called as FCPS in Dermatology, where FCPS stands for Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.
If one wants to put in relatively less time, another program called MCPS (Member of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan), which requires only 2 years of training and does not require 2-year general medicine training can be pursued. The 3rd option to become a dermatologist locally in Pakistan is a University based degree called an "MD" (Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology, which is a 5-year program after MBBS and a house job. Although felt less competitive than FCPS, some of the finest doctors in Lahore are holders of these MD or MS degrees from local Universities like UHS or KEMU and can be trusted safely, as their training is very rigorous. Also, make sure of any genuine and legal history against the doctor of malpractice claims or disciplinary actions. It's not uncommon in Pakistan.
Experience matters a lot when you're facing issues with your general appearance or simply the health of your skin, hair, or nails, which are the first things anyone notices when they meet you. The more experience a dermatologist has, the more exposure to almost all kinds of dermatologic diseases that he/she has treated or come across it means, and hence, the better your chances have with the success of your treatment in the hand of these doctors. Fellowship training, how many fellowships they have in which particular field of dermatology or cosmetic surgery etc., may be an additional icing on the cake and a feather in the cap of your doctor. Nowadays search engine has made lives easier, and you can easily research any fellowship program with a single click.
By the way, Institute Cosmetique is the ONLY Institute in the India-Pak region and one of the 4 in the entire world accredited outside of the US to train dermatologist who has completed their training in dermatology and wish to specialize in the field of Dermatologic Surgery' or in the field of 'cosmetic dermatology. These fellowships are one year each, for those who have acquired the basic know-how of skin diseases as well as basic know-how of lasers, botox, fillers, and PRP to name a few. All of above, if you have any skin issue, you can search for skin specialist in Pakistan, skin doctors near me, best dermatologist Lahore, or best dermatologist in Lahore near me for any skin treatment. Furthermore, you may contact us for acne treatment or eczema treatment in Pakistan at best price.
Irrespective of how modernized we become in Pakistan, there always will be a level of shyness between men & women in most of the patients & this is not just cultural, it's also seen in many western countries too. Generally, no doctor shies away from patients of either gender, but what's important for you is to feel comfortable with your dermatologist's gender too because you will need to openly discuss personal information and show problematic body parts that might also include intimate areas.
Dermatologists are becoming more skilled in caring for women and men differently, or at least they're trying. Prefer a hospital setting or a clinical setting with options of both male & female experienced doctors available, so it's easier for you to be catered with the best comfortable environment. At Institute Cosmetique, we have some of the finest female as well as male dermatologists in the country with impeccable qualifications and patients' compassionate care with literally thousands of extremely satisfied patients, Alhamdulillah.
Always choose a dermatologist with whom you are comfortable and can easily talk, even about unrelated matters; the one who listens and who understands your information needs. When you first meet the dermatologist, ask any question and notice how they respond, do you feel welcomed? Was your question answered and answered in a way that you could understand? Meaning in layman's terms or was professional jargon used that you don't really understand? During the visit did you feel rushed or engaged?
Find a dermatologist who shows an interest in getting to know you, who will consider your treatment preferences, and who will respect your decision-making process and not force you into undergoing a procedure that you're not mentally prepared for, or simply can not afford.
Remember, there is always an affordable way to deal with diseases or un-sightly looks, especially when you are on a budget. Good doctors understand it and ensure that a treatment plan should always consider the affordability of the patient, while still maintaining the best standards of care accepted internationally.
To get another insight from a patient's perspective of a doctor's practice, as well as how their medical practice is operated. Patient reviews generally reflect people's experience with appointments, scheduling, waiting time, clinic environment, the treatment itself, clinic staff's friendliness and doctors' expertise, etc. It tells whether patients trust the doctor, how much time doctors spend with their patients, and how well they answer questions.
Google is a good source for such reviews as google tries to keep impartial in this review process, and ensures that the reviewer (patient) leaves the review honestly from his/her own email log-in and from a home computer or his/her mobile, as the fear was that the doctor's clinic taking reviews at the premises of the clinic may bias the opinion of the patient. Although still not allowed by Google, many patients take the pain to leave such reviews.
Reviews As Top Skin Care Specialist
Alhamdulillah Institute Cosmetique is the highest rating by its clientele (click here to see our google reviews). But there is a catch. The reviewer may be upset with something that went wrong with the assistant who got the patient's car parked less graciously or the front desk failed to welcome the patient with an exuberant smile to make them feel welcomed because they had an issue at home, or the appointment got delayed as the surgery the doctor was performing took little longer than usual, or the patient flew in from Dubai to have a quick check and rush back to the airport.
If there was a problem with any of these non-patient treatment-related areas. But many would choose to leave a review on google rather than simply bring it to our attention during the visit because they were upset because of the exact same problem they wanted to be fixed.
So why not tell the manager on duty about the petty issue that bothered you, so we can fix that, for the convenience of the next patient?
Like it is amazing when someone spills water on the bathroom floor without our knowledge, and the next patient going into the bathroom felt it was not mopped afterward and decides to leave a review rather than letting us fix the problem there and then for the convenience of the next bathroom user. But we get a 1-star rating as a whole, even though the rest of the staff and doctors bent over backward to treat the patient with the highest degree of accuracy, scientifically and with passion, and in matching compassion. So read the review in detail about the doctor you chose to pursue your dermatologic or other care with. You may be amused by how doctors are judged on social media.
If you are looking for a skin specialist doctor near me. And if you are worried about finding the best doctor then don't worry at all. We are available for you. We have clinics around you everywhere in Lahore including, Johar Town, Gulberg, and DHA. Just call our ☎️ 03-111-077-111 to make an appointment at any of our 3 locations for an in-person consultation, or if you are unable to visit, our doctors can meet with you in consultation on WhatsApp.
You will not believe until you experience it, that WhatsApp consultation is almost as good as in-person consultation in skin diseases, most of the information can be gathered by looking at the skin via camera or by asking the patients to send us pictures from their camera. We send them the prescription via WhatsApp or even send the medicines from our in-house pharmacy to our patients' houses. Our on-site laboratory can get the blood samples from your house without any hassle for you if our doctors need to get some tests run on your blood. So, in short, all these services from doctor's consultation, to blood tests to medication delivery, can all be done with one phone call at our UAN ☎️ 03-111-077-111.
And if you want to get an appointment with one of our best skin specialists and dermatologists near your location, search us as 'cosmetique skin specialist near me' or Cosmetique dermatologists near me, we are also available online.
Don't go to the 'quack' doctors around you. Call us because we are here for you!
Searching for the best dermatologists and best skin specialists in Pakistan is not that easy before. As a matter of fact, with media and search engines we can easily get in touch with a nearby skin doctor in Lahore for skin treatment in Lahore. Although, Cosmetique is the best skin clinic in Lahore with a team of the best skin doctors in Lahore Pakistan. Furthermore, if you need famous doctors of Pakistan for skin treatment in your town, you can count on Cosmetique for online treatments. We do offer online treatments in Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, and other cities. So, feel free to ping us via Whatsapp