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Unhurried first visits, with family involved where appropriate.
Psychiatrist
About Dr. Maham Iqbal
Psychiatrist in Lahore
Dr. Maham Iqbal is a consultant psychiatrist in Lahore who specialises in the mental health of both adults and young people. With more than six years of clinical experience and specialised training in child and adolescent psychiatry, she helps patients and families understand what they are going through and find a clear, practical path towards recovery.
Background
Qualifications and Experience
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2018
MBBS Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
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2025
MD Psychiatry (RC) University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
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2026
CAMH-C — Child and Adolescent Mental Health Baqai Medical University, Karachi
Dr. Maham Iqbal earned her MBBS from Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, in 2018, and completed her MD in Psychiatry (RC) at the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, in 2025. She went on to complete specialised training in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH-C) at Baqai Medical University, Karachi, in 2026. This combination of general and specialist psychiatric training allows her to care for patients at every stage of life, from early childhood to adulthood.
She is currently associated with Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, and sees patients by appointment at Gynemed Hospital, Lahore. Her hospital-based practice has given her broad clinical experience across the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, from first episodes of anxiety and depression to complex and long-standing mental illness.
Dr. Iqbal is committed to continuous professional development. In 2024, she completed the Child Abuse and Neglect Management Workshop conducted by PAHCHAAN in collaboration with UNICEF, receiving training in the early detection, medical management, reporting and referral of child abuse and neglect. This training strengthens her work with children and families, ensuring that young patients receive care that is both clinically sound and protective of their safety and wellbeing.
She has also completed formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Positively Happy Organization, Lahore. CBT is one of the most effective, evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety, depression and related conditions, and it allows Dr. Iqbal to combine psychotherapy with medical treatment, offering patients more than medication alone.
A Message from Dr. Maham Iqbal
Most people who come to see a psychiatrist have been struggling quietly for a long time. My first priority is to make them feel heard, without judgement and without rushing. When patients understand what is happening to them, and know that their family understands it too, recovery becomes far more possible.
Care
Dr. Maham Iqbal Treatment Towards Her Patients
Every first consultation with Dr. Maham is thorough and unhurried. Patients are given time to explain their concerns fully, and families are welcome to take part where appropriate. Diagnoses and treatment options are explained in clear, simple language, so that patients can make informed decisions together with their doctor.
Treatment is tailored to each individual and often combines psychotherapy, practical coping strategies and lifestyle guidance. Medication is prescribed only when it offers real benefit, starting at the lowest effective dose and reviewed regularly for both progress and side effects. Follow-up appointments ensure that treatment stays on track and is adjusted as the patient improves.
Confidentiality is central to her practice. Everything shared during a consultation remains private and is not disclosed without the patient's consent, except in rare situations where someone's safety is at serious risk or the law requires it.
Tailored treatment
Therapy, coping skills and medicine only when it helps.
Private follow-up
Regular review, with confidentiality at the centre.
Who she helps
Adults, children, teenagers and families
Care for Children and Teenagers
Dr. Iqbal's training in child and adolescent mental health is a key part of her practice. Young people often show distress through changes in behaviour, sleep, appetite or school performance rather than in words, and these signs are easily misunderstood at home and at school.
She assesses and supports children and teenagers with concerns such as anxiety, low mood, attention and behavioural difficulties, developmental conditions and exam-related stress. Parents are closely involved at every stage and receive practical guidance on supporting their child at home.
Conditions Treated
Alongside child and adolescent care, Dr. Iqbal treats adults with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Personality disorders
- Sleep problems
- Addiction
Supporting Families
Mental health conditions affect the whole household. Dr. Iqbal makes a point of guiding families on how to understand the condition, respond calmly to difficult moments and support their loved one's recovery, an approach that is especially valuable in addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and childhood conditions.
Consultation Details
Appointments in Lahore and online
Dr. Maham Iqbal sees patients by appointment at Gynemed Hospital, Lahore, and through secure online consultations.
- Gynemed Hospital, Lahore Thursday to Sunday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Online consultations Monday to Sunday, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online consultations are ideal for patients living outside Lahore, overseas Pakistanis and anyone who prefers to speak from the comfort of home, with the same standard of care and confidentiality as an in-person visit.
Book a Consultation
Reaching out is often the hardest step. Whether you are concerned about yourself, your child or someone you love, Dr. Maham Iqbal is here to listen and help you move forward.
To book a confidential appointment, call or WhatsApp, or email using the details below.
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