- The Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, located in Durban, is a state-of-the-art facility that is digitally integrated and was established by the Lenmed Group
- It is committed to healing communities by providing top-notch expertise and unwavering services for over thirty years.
- This hospital is the sole provider of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in the Kwa-Zulu Natal region.
- Additionally, it offers a range of medical and surgical services, including Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Emergency, Maternity, Obstetrics, and Paediatrics.
- For five consecutive years, the hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Hospitals in South Africa by Discovery Health, a patient-centered survey organization that evaluates the quality of medical and nursing care, pain management, the environment, and information related to medication and discharge upon patient release.
Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre Durban
No. of Beds: 373
Location: Durban, South Africa
Specialty: Multi Specialty
About Hospital
Team Info
- It features specialized facilities including the Cardiac Centre of Excellence for Adult & Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, the Stroke Centre of Excellence, and the Renal Centre of Excellence.
Infrastructure
- Best Cardiac Care Hospital – South African Healthcare Excellence Awards 2019
- Excellence in Cardiovascular Surgery and Patient Care – Durban Medical Awards 2020
- Top Rated Clinical Outcomes – South Africa Health Leadership Awards 2021
- Outstanding Heart Health Services – South African Medical Forum 2022
- Most Trusted Cardiac Care Provider – National Health Recognition Awards South Africa 2023
- Best Use of Advanced Cardiac Technologies – South Africa HealthTech Awards 2024
Awards
- The facility comprises 373 beds, including 42 designated for ICU.
- It features 4 Major Operating Theatres, along with a specialized Cardiac Theatre and a Neuro Operating Theatre.
- Available services include a 24 Hour Accident & Emergency Unit, Cardiac Catheterisation Labs, NICU, and a Pharmacy.
- Additionally, there is an in-house coffee shop, a Muslim Prayer facility, and an ATM Bank.
Hospital Address
11 Riverhorse Drive, Riverhorse Valley Business Estate Durban, 4001 South Africa
Airport: King Shaka International Airport
Distance: 28 Km
Time: 30 Minutes
Taxi: On Call
Hotels/ Guest Houses: Available
Facilities
- TV in room
- Private rooms
- Free Wifi
- Phone in Room
- Mobility accessible rooms
- Family accommodation
- Laundry
- Welcome
- Safe in the room
- Nursery / Nanny services
- Dry cleaning
- Personal assistance / Concierge
- Religious facilities
- Fitness
- Spa and wellness
- Café
- Business centre services
- Shop
- Dedicated smoking areas
- Beauty Salon
- Special offer for group stays
- Parking available
- Medical records transfer
- Online doctor consultation
- Rehabilitation
- Pharmacy
- Document legalisation
- Post operative followup
- Diet on Request
- Restaurant
- International Cuisine
- Airport pickup
- Local tourism options
- Local transportation booking
- Visa / Travel office
- Car Hire