By Onyeche Igwe
- UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT (UPTH)
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital was established in April 1980 and was officially commissioned by the federal government in 1985. It is a major tertiary-care teaching and research facility in Rivers State. Some departments in UPTH include: Accident and Emergency, Anaethesiology, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dialysis, Ear, Nose and Throat, General Out Patient Department, Intensive Care Unit, Internal Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Bank, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Anatomical Pathology, Neuropsychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatric Services, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Surgical Department, etc.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 750
Address: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, East-West Road, opposite Alakahia Junction, Rivers State, PMB 6173.
Tel: 07010207377, 08182692056.
Email: info@upthng.com
Principal Officers: 08033132427
08038920255
- RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) formerly Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH) is a government-owned hospital, named after Eldred Curwen Braithwaite, a British doctor. It is located in Old GRA, Rivers State and was transformed into a state-of-the-art Teaching Hospital by the state Governor His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON for the training of medical students and other health professionals from the Rivers State University in the year 2018.
BMH, was established in March 1925 as a Nursing Home and originally served as a medical facility for the Colonial Masters and senior civil servants. It later became a General Hospital and has since gained status as a “Specialist Health Institution” before it was upgraded to serve as University Teaching Hospital for the College of Medical Services of the Rivers State University.
The hospital is ranked among the largest hospitals in the Niger Delta. The facility has 375 beds capacity. Its departments include Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratories, Radiology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Surgery, Chemical Pathology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, Ophthalmology, Accident and Emergency. Some other departments are Pharmacy, Finance, Maintenance, and General Administration. It has accreditation in most of the Clinical department for the training of resident doctors.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 520
Address: 31A Forces Ave, Old GRA 500101, Port Harcourt.
Contact Phone Number: 0815 149 1574
Website: info@rsuth.ng
The Chief Medical Director: Prof. Alikor Chizindu – 08160257962
- MILITARY HOSPITAL
Military Hospital is a government owned healthcare facility with modern facilities and specialist in different fields that offer maternity services, surgery, emergency, pediatrics, laboratory services and so on.
The Military Hospital is a Public hospital located at Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was established on 10/10/2000, and operates on 24hrs basis. The Military Hospital is licensed by the Nigeria Ministry of Health, with facility code 32/22/1/2/1/0001 and registered as Secondary Health Care Centre.
The Military Hospital offers the following medical services: Medical Services Cardiology, Psychiatry/Behavioral Medicine, Surgical Services General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Plastic Surgery, Pathology, Pediatrics Services, Ambulance Services, Special Clinical Services Antenatal Care (ANC), Immunization, HIV/ AIDS Services, Tuberculosis, Non Communicable Diseases, Family Planning, Intensive Care Services , Communicable Diseases, Hepatitis, Child Survival, Accidents and Emergency, Nutrition, Health Education and Community Mobilization, Maternal and newborn care, Scanning, Obstetrics & Gynecology Services Obstetrics, Gynecology, Fertility/Assisted Reproductive Techniques, Dental Services Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery; Periodontics, Onsite Laboratory, Mortuary Services, Onsite Imaging
Numbers of Patients served daily: 170
Address: 182 Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Phone Number: 0807-709-5181, 0807-509-3308
Principal Officers: 08033019076, 0705 761 3453
Email Address: milhospph@yahoo.com
- PAMO CLINICS AND HOSPITALS
Pamo Clinics and Hospitals Limited is a comprehensive medium complex that runs a 24-hour service for primary, secondary and tertiary Health care Delivery in the heart of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
They render quality medical services to very many individuals and corporate bodies from within and outside Port-Harcourt.
Their medical services include: Medical Consultancy, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Paediatrics, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dietetics and Nutrition, Diagnostic Medicine and Laboratory
Radiology, Accident and Emergency, Corporate Health Services.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 150
Address: Pamo Clinics and Hospitals
300 Ph/Aba Express Way, Port Harcourt.
Tel: 08083752884
Principal Officer: Dr. Solomon Bienbara – 08037949512
- EBONY HOSPITALS
Ebony Hospitals Ltd. was conceptualized in 1980 when the founder and Chief Medical Director, Dr Innocent Chi Ekwem, was still under the employ of the Army and the Federal Ministry of Defence. The vision then was to develop a private sector-driven, ultra-modern health care center that would cater to the health needs of all Nigerians at the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary levels of healthcare provision, reducing the number of Nigerians who would have to travel abroad at exorbitant cost for the management of common disease conditions that can be properly taken care of by our competent Nigerian Specialists.
Other departments include: ENT, Surgery, Eye Clinic, Pediatrics, Urology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Obs/Gynaecology, etc.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 80
Address: 9 Ebony/Oroazi Street, Rumuola, Port Harcourt. 08185020537
Principal Officer: Dr. Needu E.D 08038737300
- MERIDIAN HOSPITALS
Meridian Hospital is a private hospital located in the neighbourhood of D-line in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1996 in a rented apartment complex in Diobu. In 2003, the hospital moved into its own building at 21 Igbokwe Street. Its capacity and workforce were subsequently increased to keep up with the growing healthcare demands.
Over the last years, the hospital have grown into a multi-specialist hospital providing services in general and specialist care; General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Urology, Assisted Fertility (IVF/ICSI), Paediatrics, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic, Dentistry, ENT and Audiometry, Family Medicine, Physiotherapy and diagnostic support services including Automated Laboratory, Spirometry, Digitalized Imaging Unit, ECG and Ultrasound, Dialysis, Advanced Laparoscopy/Endoscopy, Intensive Unit, etc meeting global best practice. They are equipped to meet acceptable global standards in manpower and machines.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 110
Address: 21 Igbokwe street, D-Line Port Harcourt. 08082826030
Principal Officer: 08093606151
- ATLANTIC MEDICAL CENTRE
Atlantic Medical Centre are medical assistance providing general medical services with modern science equipment. It was established in 1995 offering medical services to high end corporate clientele comprising foreign missions in Nigeria, International Oil Companies (ICOs) and other multinational organizations.
Since its inception, the Hospital has gained a strong reputation as one of the providers of top quality medical services in Nigeria, making it a strong brand amongst its clientele and because of this quality services.
With local and international medical staff, Atlantic Medical Centre provides diverse quality health service in many fields of medical practice spanning a wide range of industries for both indigenes and expatriates.
The main objective of the Atlantic Medical Centre is to provide quality medical services that meet the requirement of the companies and individuals. Atlantic Medical Centre brings together highly qualified and specialised team of physicians, clinicians and nurses to provide the most comprehensive health care service to patients.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 120
Address: 76c Emekuku street, Elechi, Port Harcourt. 08033130382
- FIRST RIVERS HOSPITAL
First Rivers Hospital Ltd was founded in 1985 by DR SOLA OLANREWAJU. The hospital is a complex located at 7/9 Old Aba Road, Rumuomasi / 250 Aba Express way Port Harcourt, with modern equipment and through over 300 staff, 200 of which are core healthcare professionals. First Rivers Hospital offers 24 hrs service in all kinds of endoscopy, minimal invasive, bloodless and scarless surgeries ranging from laparoscopy for fibroid, ovarian cyst/tumors, intestinal masses, gallstones and obesity.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 150
Address: 7/9 Old Aba road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt. 084-880378, 08158493600
Principal Officer: Dr. Idowu – 08033123546
- ST MARTINS HOSPITAL St Martins Hospital is a Private hospital, located in Port-Hartcourt, Rivers State. It was established on 8/10/2000, and operates on 24Hours basis. They are specialist obstetricians, paediatricians and gynecologists also offering a wide range of other medical care services.
The ST MARTINS HOSPITAL is hospital by the Nigeria Ministry of Health, with facility code 32/22/1/2/2/0029 and registered as Secondary Health Care Centre.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 90
Address: 21 Stadium Road, Rumuola Port Harcourt. 08181685356
Principal Officer: Dr. M. Nde – 08038084759 (Medical Director)
- LIFE CARE HOSPITALS
Lifecare Hospitals is a private limited company incorporated on 26 November 2004, saddled with the responsibility of providing quality and affordable medical care to the public. Lifecare Hospital has professionals dealing on general health practice. They offers medical services on obstetrics & gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, ophthalmology, orthopedic and general medical services.
Numbers of Patients served daily: 70
Address: 3 Azikiwe street, Ikoku Bus-Stop, Mile 2, Diobu Port Harcourt. 08034912700
Principal Officer: Dr. Tom Otuka – 08033020021.
