nephrology

Durdans Hospital, located in Colombo,, is a premier multi-specialty private hospital with a legacy dating back to 1945. Renowned for its cardiac care, it was the first hospital in the country to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to global healthcare standards.

The hospital offers 260 beds, including 60 in critical care, and features advanced facilities such as a modern theatre complex, catheterisation labs, and a dedicated Heart Centre. With a team of over 2,000 professionals, including 350 specialist consultants, Durdans provides a wide range of services—from general medicine and surgery to specialized care in nephrology, pediatrics, and women’s health.

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJGH), located in Thalapathpitiya, Nugegoda, is a government-owned, not-for-profit tertiary care hospital in Established in 1983 as a gift from Japan, it spans nearly 30 acres and offers over 1,300 beds, 37 specialties, and 12 operating theatres. Known for its eco-friendly design and affordable, high-quality care, SJGH provides a full range of services—from outpatient treatment to complex surgeries—and also serves as a teaching hospital for medical professionals.

The National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), located in Colombo, is the country’s largest and oldest government hospital, established in 1864. Spanning over 32 acres, it serves as the final referral center and largest teaching hospital in Sri Lanka, affiliated with the University of Colombo. With over 3,400 beds, 18 ICUs, and 21 operating theatres, NHSL handles millions of outpatient visits and thousands of surgeries annually. It’s a hub for specialized care in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, surgery, psychiatry, and more, and also houses training schools for nursing, radiography, physiotherapy, and pharmacy.