Colombo South Teaching Hospital

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Colombo South Teaching Hospital is a government hospital located in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka. It is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country, affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was established in 1984 with the aim of providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of Colombo and its surrounding areas. It also serves as a training center for medical students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Colombo South Teaching Hospital is equipped with modern medical facilities and technologies. It has several specialized departments including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Surgery. The hospital also has an Emergency Department that operates 24/7.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital provides a wide range of services such as Outpatient care, Inpatient care, Surgical services, Diagnostic services, and Rehabilitation services. It also offers Telemedicine services to patients who are unable to visit the hospital.

Research and Education[edit | edit source]

As a teaching hospital, Colombo South Teaching Hospital plays a vital role in medical education and research. It provides clinical training to medical students and conducts research in various fields of medicine.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD