To make your search for the best health care faster, we have researched extensively for the top 10 best private hospitals in Lagos. But first, this interesting conversation between two friends should lead you to an easy choice.
Oh, hello! My, oh my, you don’t look so good. Can you tell me what is wrong with you? How you’re feeling!! Are you feeling chilly with a headache? You’ve got a cough and cannot breathe well? You’re also tired and… damn! You’re burning up… wait a second. This had better not be what I think it is! Where is my sanitizer???!
What do you mean I should relax? Don’t you know what all of those symptoms point to? Ah, God! I thought they said coronavirus is no longer in town! When I was busy masking up like an assassin in training, I didn’t meet anybody with corona.
But two years later, you decide to come and… Kai! My village people finally caught up with me… stop telling me to relax! Oh, you can smell my mess? Oh!
You still do not look so good, coronavirus or not, so you need to get to a hospital, stat. Should I help you get a ride to the nearest government hospital, or… don’t you want that one? Would you prefer a private hospital? Wow!
Sorry, are you, Jesus, in disguise? Or maybe some Olympian god? Because you know that private hospital bills are almost enough to cause another sickness in the body, right? Yes, government hospitals do not have stellar reputations, what with their time-wasting and other poor services. Still…
Well, it is your money, so let me give you a list of some of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
Now, these hospitals are not chosen based on any ranking or in any particular order, just the opinions of citizens who love to ask questions. That being said, certain criteria are used to rank them, which include:
- Easily accessible location
- Cost
- Ambiance
- Competence of their workers
- Quality of facilities
- Complimentary testimonials
Best Private Hospitals in Lagos
St. Nicholas Hospital
Making a list of the best private hospitals in Lagos without mentioning this particular one would probably get us flogged; by the patient’s friends and relatives, if not the patients themselves. A large hospital that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary medical services, St. Nicholas Hospital looks like one of those straight out of a Hollywood movie.
The hospital has been at the forefront of medical care since its establishment over 6 decades ago in March 1968. It has continued to grow and expand its services by adopting the best standards and providing advanced, world-class healthcare.
St. Nicholas’ claim to being one of the best private hospitals in Lagos and Nigeria comes from its successful performance of some groundbreaking surgeries in the country.
The hospital was initially built to handle obstetrical, pediatric, and gynecological cases. However, as it grew in experience, medical facilities, and structure, so did its scope of work.
It now provides a wide range of services, including family medicine, dermatology, digital x-ray services, a dialysis unit (a 10-station unit), advanced laparoscopic surgery, nephrology, and much more.
St. Nicholas Hospital is located on Lagos Mainland and the Island; however, the flagship building is at 57 Campbell Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.
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The Eko Hospital
Established in 1982, the Eko Hospital (no, it is not a subsidiary of Eko Hotels. Also, weren’t you fainting just now?) is a private hospital in Ikeja. However, it is annexed at Ikoyi, Central Lagos, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Eko hospital was built to provide excellent primary, secondary, and tertiary medical care. It provides a wide range of health services, which includes secondary services for its local population and regional as well as national health services.
Some of these services include:
- Prostate screening
- Physiotherapy unit
- Audiometry unit that conducts hearing tests
- Dialysis unit for kidney treatments
- Medical laboratory for diagnosing various diseases and infections
- A blood bank
- Radiotherapy equipment
- Pathology laboratory
- CT scan
- Psychiatric testing
- Tomography
- Angiography
- Intensive care unit
This hospital was established to succeed Mercy Specialist Clinic, which operated in the late 1970s to provide health care services in Lagos. It is the first private hospital quoted in the Nigerian Stock Exchange under the name ‘EKOCORP PLC’.
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Parklande Hospital
Located in Surulere, Parklande is a multi-specialist hospital focusing on women’s and children’s health. With a functional and well-equipped labor ward and an operating theatre capable of most major surgeries, the hospital makes it a point of duty to create an atmosphere of home away from home.
Parklande’s objective is to provide patients with quality medical services and specialist medical care. It is staffed with seasoned, experienced, and client-friendly professionals. The Hospital operates 24 hours, 7 days a week emergency services, with a medical doctor on call at all times and in-house specialist consultants in various specialties.
Their facilities include:
- Laparoscopy
- Diathermy machine
- Anaesthetic machine
- Hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy
If what you are looking for is a place where quality will not be compromised, then, Parklande is a good choice.
Reddington Hospital
This hospital is one that is after people’s hearts, literally speaking, because that is their area of specialization. Its journey as a healthcare provider began on January 23, 2001, at the Cardiac Centre, Victoria Island, in association with the renowned Cromwell Hospital in London.
The philosophy of providing the best in specialized cardiac care eventually evolved into the Reddington Multi-specialist Hospital, which provides comprehensive services to all healthcare problems. Its services include but are not limited to:
- Hysteroscopy
- Urogynecology
- Family planning services
- Emergency gynecology
- Reproductive medicine
- Fibroid Clinic
- Breast exams
- Renal dialysis
- Surgery (Endoscopy and Day-case surgery)
- Ophthalmology
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
- Radiology
These are all supported by the latest technology, provided by giants in the various fields – the MRI is from GE, the CT scanner from Toshiba, the endoscopes from Olympus and Storz, and there is much more from Huntleigh, Datex, Bronelon, Penlon, Newport, Air-Shield and so on.
Reddington Hospital has a culture of delivering a comprehensive first-world medical service to its patients, and the facilities speak highly of the hospital. This makes it one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
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R. Jolad Hospital
Fondly known as Jolad Hospital by Lagosians, this is one of the city’s foremost hospitals, renowned for its expertise in handling most tropical cases.
Over the years, R. Jolad has helped to instill confidence in the average Nigerian citizen by providing affordable and quality services. Its maternity services are also top-class, and the culture of excellence has remained steady over the years.
In its three decades of operation, it has remained committed to delivering high-quality and personalized healthcare to people of all ages. It is also committed to creating and maintaining a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people.
All of these, and more, make R. Jolad one of the best private hospitals in Nigeria.
Lagoon Hospital
Lagoon Hospital was first established in 1986 with Lagoon Hospital Apapa. This is now the flagship hospital, followed by Lagoon Hospital in Ikeja and another branch on Victoria Island. It has also since added 2 new locations: Lagoon Clinics in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, and Lagoon Specialist Suites in Victoria Island.
Lagoon Hospital pioneers advanced medical care in Nigeria, armed with a focused and dedicated team of specialists. These specialties include:
- Orthopedics & Trauma
- General Surgery
- Critical Care
- Medical & Surgical Oncology
- Urology
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Pediatrics
With a wealth of experience in their fields of expertise, they are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and service. Their dedication and diligence in pursuing their mission, and prioritizing their patients’ well-being, make them one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
Lagoon Hospitals are part of the Hygeia group, Nigeria’s foremost private integrated healthcare services provider. It also has access to Hygeia Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), Hygeia Community Health Care, and Hygeia Foundation within the group.
The hospitals are equipped to perform all surgical procedures and continue to invest in high-quality specialty services.
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St. Ives Hospital
St. Ives started in a 3-bedroom apartment in Ikeja in 1996 and has grown into a highly revered multi-specialist healthcare provider over the years. Now, they operate out of four branches in Ikeja and Ikoyi in Lagos and Ibarra, Abeokuta in Ogun State.
Although newer in Lagos than the others, this has not stopped the hospital from breaking new ground. Their mission is to provide an advanced competitive IVF and Fertility Service of an international standard with a high pregnancy rate at an affordable cost to couples.
The hospital offers dedicated specialist services in women, children, and family health, and the fertility department specializing in IVF ranks top. This makes St. Ives one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
Each operational arm is situated at separate locations, well-equipped with modern facilities, and well-staffed with qualified specialists and professionals. They are abreast of all modern trends, global best practices, and developments in their various specialties.
St. Ives also provides referrals to affiliate medical experts abroad on occasion when required.
AWARDS – Hospital of Choice, NHEA 2016 and IVF Service Provider of the Year
Gold Cross Hospital
You were definitely expecting this, and I imagine that, even with your weakened state, you’d have found a way to beat me if I didn’t include Gold Cross as one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
Strategically located on both the mainland and the island, the hospital is structured to accommodate various departments like:
- Internal medicine
- Family medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
The hospital’s wing also has hi-tech image facilities for:
- Digital C Arm Fluoroscopy
- 4D Ultrasonography with capacity for pediatric application
- Digital X-ray
- Advanced cardiac studies
- CT scan
- Digital Mammography
- MRI
Other facilities include:
- Delivery suites with fetal monitors
- 24-hour Holter monitors
- Stress test ECG
- Endoscopy
- Spirometry
- Physiotherapy unit
- Well-equipped emergency rooms with monitors and defibrillators
- Hemodialysis unit
- Neonatal and Adult ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
- 3 modern theatres with the capacity for Laparoscopic surgery
Blue Cross Hospital
Established in 1977 and located in the commercial nerve center of Ogba, Ikeja, Blue Cross is one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.
It is a reputable and client-oriented healthcare provider that offers efficient and quality services with vast years of experience, backed by corporate and Health Management Organizations (HMOs).
The hospital has an uninterrupted power supply along with different ambulances service to cater to emergency services. They accommodate all classes in their services, including laboratory, maternity, ambulance, pediatric and dentistry services.
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First Consultant Hospital
While First Consultant hospital is one of the best private hospitals in Lagos, it is not as popular as others on this list, which means not many are aware of this fact. However, its first taste of glory came when it curbed and managed the first Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria.
Yeah, that’s right! Remember Ebola? HIV’s successor, but minus all the stress needed to pass through to acquire it? As bad as the scare was then, it would have been much worse without the professionalism and heroism of Dr. Stella Adadevoh.
With the management of First Consultant Hospital, this doctor played a vital role in curbing the virus until she got infected and eventually died of it.
Not all heroes wear capes, they say.
First Consultant Hospital has since grown from strength to strength and expanded its scope of services, with glowing recommendations and reviews from patients. Maybe you can carry your not-coronavirus to them for treatment.
Conclusion
No matter how expensive one may think private hospitals are, compared to public/government hospitals, the best decision is good health. This is why this article on ‘the 10 best private hospitals in Nigeria’ has been developed.
In case you only considered the cheapest while reading the article, please go back for the one with the best services and choose wisely (health-wise).
