> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kashfy.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Doctors

> Add and manage the doctors at your clinic so the AI can book patients with them accurately

Doctors are at the center of Kashfy's scheduling system. Every appointment is tied to a specific doctor, and the AI can only offer slots that fall within the doctor's defined working hours.

## Adding a doctor

Navigate to **Dashboard → Doctors** and click **Add Doctor**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter basic information">
    Fill in the doctor's name in Arabic and English, their specialty, and a short bio (optional). The AI uses the name and specialty when discussing the doctor with patients.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the consultation fee">
    Enter the standard consultation fee in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). The AI will share this when patients ask "how much does a session cost?"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set appointment duration">
    Define how long each appointment lasts in minutes (e.g., 15, 20, 30). This determines how many slots are available per day.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set working hours">
    Configure which days the doctor works and their start/end times for each day. See [Doctor Schedules](/doctors/schedules) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign to a branch (if applicable)">
    If your clinic has multiple branches, assign the doctor to their branch(es). Patients at each branch see only the doctors available there.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Doctor profile fields

| Field                | Required | Description                                         |
| -------------------- | -------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Name (Arabic)        | Yes      | Used by the AI in Arabic conversations              |
| Name (English)       | Yes      | Used in the dashboard and English conversations     |
| Specialty            | Yes      | Shown to patients asking about specific specialties |
| Consultation fee     | Yes      | Shared when patients ask about pricing              |
| Appointment duration | Yes      | Controls how many slots are available per day       |
| Bio                  | No       | Optional background info the AI can reference       |
| Photo                | No       | Displayed in the patient-facing clinic page         |

## Editing a doctor

Click on any doctor in the list to open their profile and make changes. Changes take effect immediately — the AI will reflect updated fees, hours, and availability right away.

## Deactivating a doctor

If a doctor is temporarily unavailable (on leave, for example), you can deactivate them rather than deleting their profile. Deactivated doctors:

* Will not appear in the AI's available doctor list
* Will not have their slots offered to patients
* Retain all their profile data and past appointments

To deactivate, open the doctor's profile and toggle the **Active** switch.

## Deleting a doctor

Deleting a doctor removes their profile permanently. Their past appointments remain in the system linked to the patient records but the doctor slot is gone.

<Warning>
  Deleting a doctor cannot be undone. If you want to preserve their data, deactivate them instead.
</Warning>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Doctor Schedules" icon="calendar" href="/doctors/schedules">
    Configure working hours for each doctor.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Availability Overrides" icon="calendar-off" href="/doctors/availability">
    Handle holidays, time off, and special exceptions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>