neurology

Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, government hospital, teaching hospital, established 1960, upgraded 1995, 1,110 beds, 35 wards, emergency services 24/7, outpatient department, six operating theaters, eight-story OPD building, psychiatry unit, radiology unit, forensic medicine, dental OPD, endocrinology, rheumatology, neurology, neonatology, medical training, affiliated with University of Sri Jayewardenepura, tertiary care, public healthcare, Ministry of Health Sri Lanka

Lanka Hospitals, located on Elvitigala Mawatha in Colombo, is one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent private healthcare institutions. Originally established in 2002 as Apollo Hospitals Colombo, it was rebranded in 2009 after ending its affiliation with Apollo Hospitals India.

This 350-bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital is internationally accredited, including recognition from the Joint Commission International (JCI), making it a benchmark for quality healthcare in the region

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.