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American Board-Certified Physician · Lahore
Expert diabetes, endocrinology and obesity care in Lahore.
Dr. Fowad Shahzad provides physician-led care for obesity and medical weight loss, diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS/PMOS and connected metabolic concerns—with a plan built around your diagnosis, health risks and goals.
International clinical experience
Obesity-focused practice
Medical, not fad-based
Practice focus
Weight · hormones · diabetes · metabolic health
American Board-CertifiedObesity Medicine · Internal Medicine · Nephrology
Evidence-informedCurrent medical assessment and treatment options
IndividualizedNo one-size-fits-all weight or hormone plan
Whole-health viewSymptoms, medicines, risks and lifestyle considered together
Care pathways
Start with the health question that matters to you.
Each pathway begins with a careful medical assessment. Treatment recommendations depend on diagnosis, safety, preferences and the services clinically appropriate for you.
Flagship service
Medical Weight Loss
Physician-led obesity care that considers appetite, metabolic health, medicines, sleep, lifestyle and weight-related conditions.
Explore weight management → Food-first health guidanceSmart Diet & Nutrition
Evidence-informed guidance on food, nutrients, protein and supplement safety for metabolic health and healthy living.
Explore smart nutrition → Independent technology reviewsAesthetic Technology Insights
Evidence, realistic outcomes and safety for diode laser, cryolipolysis, HIFEM, radiofrequency and skin-tone claims.
Explore aesthetic technology → Endocrine careHormones & Thyroid
Assessment of thyroid symptoms, abnormal thyroid tests, goitre and selected hormone-related concerns.
Explore hormone care → Metabolic careDiabetes
Personalized management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, glucose patterns, complications and cardiovascular risk.
Explore diabetes care → Women’s metabolic healthPCOS
Assessment of irregular cycles, excess hair growth, acne, weight concerns, insulin resistance and long-term health risks.
Explore PCOS care → Risk reductionMetabolic Health
Integrated care for fatty liver risk, high cholesterol, hypertension, raised uric acid and metabolic syndrome.
Explore metabolic health → Liver & metabolic riskFatty Liver (MASLD)
Assessment of liver-test patterns, metabolic drivers and fibrosis risk, with referral to hepatology when hospital-level liver care is needed.
Explore fatty-liver care → Cardiovascular preventionCholesterol & Triglycerides
Risk-based interpretation of LDL, triglycerides and related markers alongside diabetes, blood pressure, weight and fatty liver.
Explore lipid care → Uric acid & gout riskHigh Uric Acid
Assessment that distinguishes an isolated result from gout, kidney stones and situations that may justify urate-lowering treatment.
Explore uric-acid care → Children & adolescentsGrowth & Height Concerns
Structured evaluation of growth patterns and possible medical or hormonal factors, with referral when needed.
Explore growth assessment → Possible medical causesHair Fall Assessment
Review of thyroid, iron, nutrition, medicines and selected hormonal factors that may contribute to hair loss.
See the medical approach → Sleep & iron-related careRestless Legs Syndrome
Evaluation of the symptom pattern, medicines, sleep, iron status and medical conditions that can contribute.
Explore RLS assessment → Blood pressure & riskHypertension Care
Accurate measurement, medicine review and assessment of difficult blood pressure with diabetes, kidney and metabolic risk.
Explore blood-pressure care → Bone & calcium healthOsteoporosis Care
DXA and fracture-risk review, assessment of secondary causes, and individualized treatment including denosumab when appropriate.
Explore osteoporosis care → Focused kidney-risk reviewProtein in Urine
Confirmation and assessment of proteinuria, with clear referral to hospital nephrology when procedures or dialysis services are needed.
Explore proteinuria assessment →Medical weight management
Weight care should be medical, respectful and sustainable.
Obesity is a complex chronic condition—not a failure of willpower. A useful plan considers medical drivers, complications, preferences and the realities of daily life.
- Medical and weight history, medicines and previous approaches
- Screening for diabetes, thyroid disease, fatty liver and related risks
- Nutrition, activity, sleep and behavioural contributors
- Discussion of appropriate treatment options, benefits and limitations
- Follow-up based on health response—not promises or before-and-after claims
What to expect
A clear clinical pathway from first visit to follow-up.
The website should make it easy to understand what happens next—without exaggerated promises.
Complete assessment
Bring recent reports and a medicines list. Your symptoms, history, goals and relevant risks are reviewed.
Receive a practical plan
You leave with an explanation, recommended investigations or treatment, and a clear follow-up plan.
Aesthetic and hair services
Modern technology, conservative claims and medical screening.
Hair and aesthetic concerns are distinct from obesity treatment. Laser and body-contouring services are currently in development and will not be advertised or bookable until the devices, protocols and safety pathway are finalized.
Planned service · Diode laser
Laser Hair Reduction
Skin-type assessment, treatment-area review, realistic session planning and clear aftercare.
Explore laser hair reduction → Planned service · Localized contouringNon-Invasive Body Contouring
Cryolipolysis and muscle-stimulation consultations for selected cosmetic goals—not obesity treatment.
Explore body contouring → Patient evidence guideGlutathione & IV Consultation
A medically honest review of proposed benefits, evidence limitations, product quality and IV risks.
Read before considering treatment → Medical assessment · DHA LahoreHair Fall & Hormonal Assessment
Evaluation of thyroid, iron, nutrition, medicines, PCOS and other possible medical contributors.
Explore hair-fall assessment →Clinic locations
Consultations in Lahore and Gujranwala.
Appointments are scheduled through the clinic contact numbers. Please confirm current clinic hours when booking.
MD Health Center
CP-109, Fairways CommercialDefence Raya Golf Resort
DHA Phase 6, Lahore View DHA clinic details →
Hameed Latif Hospital
Abu Bakar BlockNew Garden Town
Lahore View Garden Town details →
Medline Medical Center
Zia-ul-Haq RoadCivil Lines
Gujranwala Call 0333 8288400 → WhatsApp Gujranwala →
Serving patients across Lahore: DHA, Bahria Town, Valencia Town, Gulberg, Garden Town, Faisal Town and surrounding communities.
Dr. Fowad explains
Clear answers to the health questions patients search most.
These original physician-reviewed guides explain what may be connected, what requires testing and what should not be assumed from symptoms alone.
Aesthetic technology · Reviewed July 2026
Diode Laser Hair Reduction
Wavelengths, Pakistani skin tones, PCOS facial hair, realistic session planning and the risks responsible consent should include.
Read Dr. Fowad’s technology review →Body contouring · Reviewed July 2026
Cryolipolysis, HIFEM & RF Compared
What CoolSculpting, Emsculpt and Emsculpt NEO can target—and why none is a replacement for weight loss or liposuction.
Compare the technologies →Smart nutrition · Reviewed July 2026
Magnesium: Food, Benefits & Supplement Safety
Daily needs, Pakistani food choices, deficiency clues, supplement forms, sleep and blood-pressure evidence, interactions and kidney safety.
Read Dr. Fowad’s magnesium review →Metabolic health · Reviewed July 2026
Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome
Why abdominal weight, glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver and PCOS/PMOS can cluster.
Read Dr. Fowad’s guide →Women’s health · Reviewed July 2026
PCOS Is Now PMOS
What the new name means and why weight gain, hair fall, insulin resistance and metabolic risk overlap.
Understand PCOS/PMOS →Common symptom · Reviewed July 2026
Always Tired? Possible Causes of Fatigue
Iron, vitamin D, magnesium, thyroid, diabetes, sleep and other causes explained without guesswork.
Read the fatigue guide →Hair & nutrition · Reviewed July 2026
Hair Fall, Vitamins & Supplements
Which nutrients matter, when testing helps, and why unnecessary biotin or megadoses can be a mistake.
Read the hair-strength guide →Weight medicine · Reviewed July 2026
Why Women and Men Gain Weight
Common biological, medical, medicine, sleep and life-stage contributors—plus warning signs that need assessment.
Explore possible causes →Parent guide · Reviewed July 2026
Short Height in Boys and Girls
Growth charts, growth velocity, family pattern, puberty and medical causes parents should understand.
Read the child-growth guide →Bone medicine · Reviewed July 2026
Denosumab for Osteoporosis
The real fracture benefit, kidney and dental precautions, six-month dosing and why unplanned stopping can be dangerous.
Read Dr. Fowad’s review →Obesity medicine · Reviewed July 2026
Tirzepatide Weight-Loss Care
Individualized screening, genuine-product safeguards, monitoring and long-term planning.
Read the tirzepatide guide →Obesity medicine · Reviewed July 2026
Semaglutide Weight-Loss Care
Clear distinction between products and indications, with safety and authentic-supply guidance.
Read the semaglutide guide →Investigational medicine · July 2026
Retatrutide: Dr. Fowad’s Analysis
What phase 2 and TRIUMPH-1 results show—and why this is not yet a treatment to buy.
Read the honest analysis →New medicine review · July 2026
Orforglipron: Dr. Fowad’s Honest Analysis
What the trials and 2026 U.S. approval show—and why Pakistani regulatory status and authentic supply still matter.
Read the evidence review →Professional record
Obesity, diabetes and metabolic-health education
Original patient education with primary sources, visible medical-review dates and honest discussion of uncertainty.
Visit medical insights →Credentials
Board certification, FACP fellowship and peer review
American Board-Certified Physician, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and active peer reviewer for Annals of Internal Medicine.
View credentials →Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you book.
How should I choose the best endocrinologist in Lahore for my needs?
“Best” is not a single verifiable title. Look for qualifications you can verify, experience relevant to your condition, a clear explanation of options and limitations, transparent follow-up, and a clinic location that works for you. The right choice depends on the clinical question and your individual needs.
Can I book for weight loss without having diabetes?
Yes. Medical weight management may be appropriate whether or not diabetes is present. Treatment is based on a medical assessment, weight-related health risks, prior efforts, medicines, preferences and safety considerations.
Do you treat PCOS, thyroid problems and diabetes?
These are core consultation pathways. Some symptoms overlap, so the assessment may include a review of menstrual history, weight patterns, glucose results, thyroid tests, medicines and other relevant factors.
Can hair fall be caused by hormones?
Hair loss can have many causes. Selected thyroid, iron, nutritional, medication and hormonal factors may be evaluated. A dermatology assessment may also be recommended when the pattern or diagnosis requires it.
Are results from weight or aesthetic treatments guaranteed?
No. Response and risk vary between people. Recommendations follow an individual assessment, and benefits, limitations, alternatives and possible side effects should be discussed before treatment.
Ready for a clearer plan for weight, hormones or diabetes?
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