About District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை
District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை is a hospital in Matara. Address: District General Hospital, Matara 81000. Phone: 0412 222 261. Average rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 customer reviews on Review Guru. Read what customers say about District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை, find directions, and compare with other hospital in Matara below.
As foreigners seeking rabies vaccinations 💉, we found this clinic to be quite efficient. 📌 Just a heads up, on weekends they’re open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 📌 We arrived at 8:05 and followed instructions to go to room number 1. After waiting in line for about 5 minutes, a nurse called us to complete our information. Next, the nurse guided us to the payment counter. 📌 The cost for the first two doses was 3,310 rupees, or approximately 11.3 USD. In total, we spent around 30 minutes to complete the process.
The staff were friendly and very helpful. We had previously visited a clinic in Mirissa where we were quoted a staggering 650 USD for the first dose, which felt outrageous.
Service
5
Value
5
Tharindu R.
Improving hospital with dedicated staff
The main hospital in Matara has had a rough reputation in Sri Lanka, but it’s steadily improving. It’s much cleaner than it used to be and is better organized overall. The outpatient department (OPD) is commendable and does their best. They employ some of the best public servants available. Patients also receive decent food. Although it’s typically a busy hospital, it manages to handle patient care well. These days, there are ongoing modifications; when you arrive, it’s advisable to ask the receptionist located to the left of the main entrance for guidance. The operation theaters are kept clean, and the doctors are quite efficient, working around the clock. Visiting hours are set for 6 am to 7 am, 12 pm to 1 pm, and 5 pm to 6 pm in the evening. Most patients receive free medication, although there are exceptions since it is a government facility. Be prepared for busy clinic hours and consider arriving early. Additionally, while some paid patient care attendants are helpful, many are not up to par and a few may even attempt to steal patients' belongings.
Food
4
Service
3
Value
4
Ambiance
3
Anuradha S.
Frustrating Experience with Security
I came here for a medical test, but the instructions directed us to the main office. After waiting for several hours since 5 AM, the security officers wouldn't let us sit in that area. We provide significant service to the government, often working 24 hours, not just a typical 8-hour shift. It's disappointing to see that security staff refused to accommodate us, especially since this happened right near the Director's office. The hospital's Director, Mrs. Malkanthi, should be aware that her staff lacks proper treatment skills. One lady next to the security officer claimed to have been working at Matara Hospital for around 12 years, which is truly disheartening. Such a shame! 🤮
Service
1
Ladislav
Efficient and Professional Vaccine Experience
I went to the District General Hospital in Matara for my third rabies vaccine dose, having received the first two in Kandy after a dog bite. The whole experience was smooth and well-organized.
- Arrival & Guidance: The reception staff were very accommodating and pointed me in the right direction.
- Wait Time: I waited only about 2 minutes outside the consulting room.
- The Process: Inside, the staff verified my vaccination card from Kandy. A nurse kindly took me to the cashier to settle the payment.
- Cost: Each dose was priced at 1655 LKR.
- Efficiency: Immediately after payment, I got my injection. I was in and out of the hospital in just 20 minutes.
Overall, it was a very professional and well-structured experience. Great job! Thanks! 👍👍👍
Service
5
Value
5
Abdullah M.
Great care at a government hospital
Despite the basic facilities, the medical care here is excellent! As a government hospital, the infrastructure isn’t ideal, but the doctors and nurses are outstanding. They’re friendly, professional, and extremely thorough, making sure you feel completely healthy and safe before you go. I highly recommend this place for genuine, patient-centered care.
Frequently asked about District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை
What is District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை's contact number?
District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை's contact number is 0412 222 261. The address is District General Hospital, Matara 81000. Tap the number at the top of this page to call, or use "Get directions" to open the location in Google Maps.
Where is District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை located?
District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை is located at District General Hospital, Matara 81000, Matara. Tap "Get directions" on this page to open it in Google Maps.
What are District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை's opening hours?
District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை is open Mon–Sun Open 24 hours. Hours can change on public holidays — call ahead to confirm.
Is District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை any good?
District General Hospital - Matara | දිස්ත්රික් මහ රෝහල - මාතර | மாவட்ட பொது வைத்தியசாலை - மாத்தறை has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on Review Guru. Read them on this page to see what customers say.
