Lagos is emerging as a powerhouse in advanced medical care, with at least ten top hospitals delivering sophisticated surgical procedures that are reducing the need for Nigerians to travel abroad for treatment. From groundbreaking cardiac operations to precision laser interventions and robotics, these facilities are reshaping the healthcare narrative in Nigeria.
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja has escalated its profile by conducting complex open‑heart surgeries in-house—performing six in just one month—and remains fully equipped with cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, orthopedic and neonatal centres. The hospital also performed Nigeria’s first kidney transplant in November 2015 and is nearing completion of a new 120‑bed SDG block to expand its critical care capabilities
At Reddington Hospital, Victoria Island and Ikeja GRA, the cardiac centre paved the way for Nigeria’s inaugural complex open‑heart surgery in 2015, including a seven‑hour procedure repairing a mitral valve and bypassing three blocked vessels—underscoring its leadership in cardiothoracic care
Kelina Hospital, with locations in Lagos and Abuja, specialises in HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)—a procedure it pioneered in West Africa in 2018. It has performed well over 100 operations, treating prostate enlargement with day‐case interventions that rival foreign facilities in both cost and outcomes
Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals opened a 27‑bed, high‑tech multispecialty centre in Victoria Island, featuring an MRI suite, advanced catheterisation laboratory and modern operating theatres. Recognised as a cardiology centre of excellence and among the first in Sub‑Saharan Africa to hold JCI Gold Seal accreditation, it’s built to stop the outflow of patients abroad
Lagoon Hospitals’ Ikeja and Victoria Island branches stand out for their urology, neurosurgery and dialysis units. The facility was the first private hospital in Sub‑Saharan Africa to earn JCI accreditation and re‑opened its Ikeja branch with upgraded theatres catering to laparoscopy, gastroscopy, orthopaedics and more—all in a bid to curb medical tourism
St. Nicholas Hospital on Lagos Island is a veteran transplant centre, known for performing Nigeria’s first kidney transplant and the first paediatric kidney transplant in West Africa. Its nephrology and general surgery departments continue to serve as a magnet for high‑risk patients
Eko Hospital, with branches in Ikeja, Surulere and Ikoyi, offers a wide range of surgical services—orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery—backed by CT, angiography, dialysis, ICU, and fertility units. As the first private hospital listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Eko is well‑poised to combine capital growth with medical impact
First Consultant Hospital in Obalende, despite its fame in the Ebola crisis, continues to deliver advanced care and emergency surgical responses, underscoring its sustained clinical relevance
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi (NOHIL), West Africa’s largest orthopaedic facility, provides limb‑deformity correction, plastic surgery, intensive care, radiology, and prosthetics. Since opening a molecular diagnostics lab, it remains central to trauma and orthopaedic innovation in Lagos
StarCare International Hospital in Ikeja combines minimally invasive spine and cosmetic gynaecology surgeries, bariatric procedures, arthroscopy, laser proctology and endoscopic spine operations—services rarely available in Nigeria, drawing patients who might otherwise travel to India, Dubai or the UK
Collectively, these hospitals demonstrate that Lagos is now fully equipped to deliver world‑class surgical care—from robotic‐assisted procedures to complex transplants—bridging the gap with global standards at home. This transformation not only retains significant healthcare spending within Nigeria but also promotes confidence in locally provided care among Nigerians.
