New Philip hospital stands majestically in the heart of Kalutara city. Established on 16th May 1955 by the late Dr Leo Fernando, as Philip memorial nursing home. This hospital has come a long way to be recognized as one among the best private hospital in Sri Lanka. Due to the Strategic decisions of Mrs. Indrani Fernando Chairperson/Managing Director and Dr.Christo Fernando Chairman/ Medical Director of New Philip hospitals, this hospital has grown with a substantial increase in bed strength, three band operating theatres a state of the art ICU among a multitude of other facilities, infrastructure and assurance of quality patient care using modern technology. The Consultants, doctors and nursing staff at New Philip hospital are driven are driven by the vision and commitment in providing the best possible care to our patients. Philip Hospitals, Kalutara, which is a BOI approved multi specialty Hospital commenced operations in 1994 that signaled a new chapter in the annals of medical care. Driven by a sincere desire and commitment to improve the quality of healthcare, NPH is a result of the vision and determination of Deshamanya Indrani Fernando, its Chairperson and Managing Director. Under the able leadership and guidance, NPH has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Today, NPH is a trusted medical institution, very well accepted for excellence in health care in the Western and Southern provinces and all across Sri Lanka for its proven record of expertise and commitment in dispensing the best in healthcare. NPH provides a wide and comprehensive range of healthcare services with a team of over 30 dedicated medical specialists in various disciplines, covering almost the entire gamut of medical diagnosis and treatment. Comparable to the best in Asia, its medical expertise can draw benefits from latest advances in medical science through recourse to state-of-the-art, sophisticated equipment. New Philip Hospital, Kalutara, has further expanded by setting up many collecting Centres over 25 across in and around Kalutara District and has been accepted as the sole health care provider by all Five Star and other Tourist Resorts in the Western and Southern Coastal belts and other Organizations viz, Sri Lankan Airlines, SLPA, SLT, CEB, LECO, all leading Insurance Companies etc. NPHL is instrumental in bringing the first Mammogram and 4D Anomaly Scanner to the Southern Region. There are only four of these scanners in Sri Lanka. A much needed Cardiology Unit with Echo & Tread Mill test (Exercise ECG) and Ophthalmology Unit (Eye) headed by a Specialist Consultant. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with latest ventilators, defibrillators etc.
