Marham.pk Doctors Scraper

Extract comprehensive doctor data from Marham.pk, Pakistan's leading healthcare platform. Collect verified doctor profiles including qualifications, experience, fees, reviews, hospital affiliations, and availability. Perfect for healthcare directories, market research, and medical analytics.

Features

• Complete Doctor Profiles — Extract names, specialties, qualifications, experience, and patient reviews
• Smart Filtering — Search by medical specialty and city across Pakistan
• Fee Information — Get consultation fees and pricing data
• Hospital Affiliations — Collect associated hospitals and clinics
• Verification Status — Include PMDC verification and video consultation availability
• Flexible Collection — Choose between fast listing extraction or detailed profile scraping
• Automatic Pagination — Seamlessly handle multiple pages to reach your desired result count
• Reliable Extraction — Built-in error handling and retry mechanisms ensure consistent data quality

Use Cases

Healthcare Directory Development

Build comprehensive doctor finder applications or medical directories with verified, up-to-date information. Provide patients with detailed doctor profiles including qualifications, fees, and availability.

Market Research and Analytics

Analyze healthcare service availability across Pakistani cities. Study pricing patterns, specialty distribution, and service gaps. Understand doctor-to-patient ratios and healthcare accessibility in different regions.

Competitive Intelligence

Healthcare providers can benchmark consultation fees, track patient satisfaction ratings, and analyze service offerings across specialties and locations to improve their competitive positioning.

Appointment and Booking Systems

Integrate verified doctor data into healthcare platforms, booking systems, or telemedicine applications. Access real-time information about doctor availability and services.

Medical Database Building

Create comprehensive datasets for business intelligence, trend analysis, and healthcare planning. Support decision-making with structured, reliable medical professional data.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
specialty	String	No	"dermatologist"	Medical specialty to search for (e.g., "cardiologist", "pediatrician", "gynecologist")
city	String	No	"lahore"	Filter by city (e.g., "karachi", "islamabad", "rawalpindi")
results_wanted	Integer	No	50	Maximum number of doctor profiles to collect (1-1000)
startUrls	Array	No	[]	Custom Marham.pk doctor URLs to scrape (bypasses specialty/city filters)
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Residential	Proxy settings for reliable scraping

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Output Data

Each doctor profile contains:

Field	Type	Description
name	String	Doctor's full name
specialty	String	Medical specialization
description	String	Doctor's description (only from profile pages)
qualifications	String	Academic degrees and certifications (only from profile pages)
experience	String	Years of medical practice
reviews_count	String	Number of patient reviews
satisfaction	String	Patient satisfaction percentage
fee	String	Consultation fee in Pakistani Rupees
city	String	Practice location city
address	String	Complete practice address
hospitals	Array	List of affiliated hospitals and clinics
services	Array	Medical services offered
about	String	Professional biography and expertise
image_url	String	Doctor's profile image URL
url	String	Marham.pk profile link
pmdc_verified	Boolean	Pakistan Medical & Dental Council verification status
video_consultation	Boolean	Online consultation availability

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Usage Examples

Basic Specialty Search

Extract dermatologists in Lahore:

{
    "specialty": "dermatologist",
    "city": "lahore",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Multi-Specialty Collection

Search for cardiologists across Pakistan:

{
    "specialty": "cardiologist",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Large-Scale Data Collection

Collect pediatricians from Karachi:

{
    "specialty": "pediatrician",
    "city": "karachi",
    "results_wanted": 200
}

Custom URL Scraping

Scrape specific doctor profiles:

{
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.marham.pk/doctors/lahore/dermatologist/dr-example-1",
        "https://www.marham.pk/doctors/karachi/cardiologist/dr-example-2"
    ],
    "results_wanted": 50
}

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Sample Output

{
    "name": "Dr. Sarah Ahmed",
    "specialty": "Dermatologist",
    "experience": "12 years",
    "reviews_count": "156",
    "satisfaction": "96%",
    "fee": "Rs. 2,500",
    "city": "Lahore",
    "address": "Johar Town, Lahore",
    "hospitals": ["Shaukat Khanum Hospital", "Doctors Hospital"],
    "services": ["Acne Treatment", "Laser Therapy", "Skin Consultation"],
    "about": "Experienced dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and medical dermatology...",
    "image_url": "https://staticconnect.marham.pk/assets/doctors/12345/dr-sarah-ahmed.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.marham.pk/doctors/lahore/dermatologist/dr-sarah-ahmed",
    "pmdc_verified": true,
    "video_consultation": true,
    "_source": "marham.pk"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose the Right Specialty

• Use exact specialty names as they appear on Marham.pk
• Common specialties: dermatologist, cardiologist, pediatrician, gynecologist, neurologist, orthopedic, ENT specialist
• Check Marham.pk's website if unsure about specialty naming

Optimize Collection Size

• Start with 20-50 results for testing and validation
• Increase to 100-200 for production data collection
• Balance between data quantity and runtime cost
• Consider running multiple smaller batches instead of one large collection

City Selection

• Major cities: lahore, karachi, islamabad, rawalpindi, faisalabad, multan
• Use lowercase city names for accurate matching
• Leave city empty to collect doctors across all locations
• Combine specialty + city filters for targeted results

Proxy Configuration

For reliable results, residential proxies are recommended:

{
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Integrations

Connect your doctor data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for analysis and sharing
• Airtable — Build searchable healthcare databases
• Make (Integromat) — Create automated healthcare workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions based on new doctor data
• Webhooks — Send data to custom endpoints and applications
• API — Access data programmatically via Apify API

Export Formats

Download data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis and Excel
• Excel — For business reporting and presentations
• XML — For system integrations and data exchange

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Frequently Asked Questions

What medical specialties can I search?

All specialties available on Marham.pk including dermatology, cardiology, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, ENT, urology, gastroenterology, dentistry, and many more specialized fields.

Which Pakistani cities are supported?

All cities available on Marham.pk including major metropolitan areas (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi) and smaller cities (Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hyderabad, and others).

How accurate is the extracted data?

Data is extracted directly from Marham.pk and reflects current information at the time of scraping. PMDC verification status indicates doctor authenticity. Some fields may be empty if not provided on the source profile.

Can I scrape multiple specialties at once?

Yes, use the startUrls parameter to provide multiple specialty listing pages, or run the actor multiple times with different specialty values and combine the results.

What is the difference between listing and profile extraction?

Listing extraction is faster and collects data from specialty pages (12-15 doctors per page). Profile extraction visits individual doctor pages for additional details but takes longer.

How long does it take to scrape 100 doctors?

Typically 2-5 minutes for listing extraction, 5-15 minutes for detailed profile scraping. Actual time depends on proxy speed and website response times.

What if I get blocked or rate limited?

The actor uses residential proxies and implements human-like delays to avoid blocking. If issues persist, reduce concurrency or increase delays between requests.

Can I schedule regular data updates?

Yes, use Apify's scheduler feature to run the actor daily, weekly, or at custom intervals to keep your doctor database up-to-date.

Is there a limit on results?

You can extract up to 1,000 doctors per run. For larger datasets, run the actor multiple times with different city or specialty filters.

How do I handle duplicate doctors?

The actor automatically deduplicates doctors within a single run. For multiple runs, use the url field as a unique identifier to filter duplicates in post-processing.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs
• Proxy Configuration

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Marham.pk's terms of service and applicable laws including data protection regulations. Use data responsibly, respect rate limits, and ensure your use case aligns with ethical data collection practices.