Best Cardiologists & Heart Specialists in Sri Lanka

Frequently asked

How do I find the best cardiologist in Sri Lanka?

Review Guru ranks 27 cardiologists by aggregated patient reviews and ratings. Compare their feedback, check which hospitals each practises at, and confirm SLMC registration — then channel through the hospital directly.

Are the cardiologists listed on Review Guru verified?

Listings display SLMC (Sri Lanka Medical Council) registration where we've been able to verify it, alongside practice locations and patient reviews. Always confirm a doctor's current registration and channelling availability with the hospital before booking.

How much does a cardiologist consultation cost in Sri Lanka?

Private channelling fees vary by doctor and hospital — typically a few thousand rupees plus the hospital's booking charge. Confirm the current fee when you channel, as rates change.

When should I see a cardiologist — chest pain, palpitations, high blood pressure?

A cardiologist is the specialist for suspected heart and blood-vessel problems. Common reasons to see one include chest discomfort or tightness on exertion that eases with rest, palpitations or an irregular heartbeat, breathlessness or ankle swelling that is getting worse, fainting or near-fainting episodes, high blood pressure that stays uncontrolled despite medication, and a strong family history of early heart disease. Your GP can manage uncomplicated high blood pressure and cholesterol and refer you when further tests are needed. Do not wait for an appointment if you have sudden severe chest pain, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, chest pain with sweating or breathlessness, or collapse — call 1990 (Suwa Seriya ambulance) or go to the nearest emergency unit immediately.

What tests does a cardiologist order (ECG, echo, stress test, angiogram) and where are they done in Colombo?

An ECG (electrocardiogram) records the heart's electrical rhythm in a few minutes and is usually the first test. An echocardiogram (echo) is an ultrasound scan of the heart that shows how well it pumps and how the valves work. An exercise stress test (treadmill ECG) checks for reduced blood flow to the heart during exertion, and a Holter monitor records your rhythm over 24 hours or longer to catch intermittent palpitations. A coronary angiogram is an invasive X-ray test in which dye is injected through a thin catheter to show blockages in the heart arteries; it is done in a cardiac catheterisation lab and, if a narrowing is found, it can often be treated with angioplasty and a stent during the same procedure. In Colombo, the major private hospital groups and the National Hospital of Sri Lanka offer ECG, echo and stress testing, and several have cath labs for angiography; availability and fees vary, so confirm with the hospital when booking. To compare only Colombo-based cardiologists, see the Colombo cardiologist list on Review Guru at /doctors/cardiologist/colombo.

Cardiologist vs cardiothoracic surgeon — who does bypass and valve surgery?

A cardiologist diagnoses and treats heart disease with medication and catheter-based procedures, including angiograms, angioplasty with stents and pacemaker implantation. A cardiothoracic surgeon performs open heart and chest operations — coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and valve replacement, and lung surgery. Typically the cardiologist assesses you first and, if your coronary blockages are too extensive for stenting or a valve needs surgical repair, refers you to a cardiothoracic surgeon; the two specialists often decide the best option together. To compare heart surgeons, see the cardiothoracic surgeon list on Review Guru at /doctors/cardiothoracic-surgeon.